Scrambled Checksum

Scrambled Checksum

We're two nerds who love talking about... well anything really, but usually tech and adjacent topics. Join us every other Monday for a new episode, right here on your podcast platform of choice or at 5PM GMT / BST on YouTube. Big love Kieran and Ethan.

  1. Being gaslit by your in-car tech | Episode 46

    04/07/2025

    Being gaslit by your in-car tech | Episode 46

    This week, we discuss cars passively aggressively commenting on your driving, Ethan's got a tale of woe about password managers, we wonder how the hell magic links work and Ethan's had a woeful clothes shopping excursion! Recorded 04/04/2025 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1h 5m
  2. Apple did the right thing!?! | Episode 45

    03/24/2025

    Apple did the right thing!?! | Episode 45

    This week Apple may have done the right thing, we've got some thoughts on Government surveillance and Ethan's been up to some more jank.Record Date 21/02/2025 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIlRecorded 29/11/2024 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1h 11m
  3. Why are we paying to watch ads and get tracked?! | Episode 44

    03/10/2025

    Why are we paying to watch ads and get tracked?! | Episode 44

    This week, after a brief foray into ASMR, we get mad about services charging you to watch ads on the ad-free tier, Ethan's had enough of YouTube Ads and has taken to asking Gemini for solace, and we're hyped for the new Futo guide to open source everything! Recorded 04/02/2025 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1h 16m
  4. Probably opening a backdoor to my server... | Episode 43

    02/24/2025

    Probably opening a backdoor to my server... | Episode 43

    In this episode we've been tinkering with Jellyfin remote access, Honey was a scam (who knew 🤦), and Sonos bungled their new app launch. Recorded 17/01/2025 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIlRecorded 29/11/2024 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1h 11m
  5. We have some reservations about the minimalist app | Episode 42

    12/16/2024

    We have some reservations about the minimalist app | Episode 42

    In our last episode of 2024 this week, we discuss whether the minimalist phone app is a complete waste of time, we arrive weeks late to the Wordpress drama discussion, and we share our thoughts on the Marques speeding controversy as another of our favourite YouTubers fall from grace. Recorded 29/11/2024 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1h 13m
  6. Linux is annoying, but I hate Window part 3141 | Episode 41

    12/02/2024

    Linux is annoying, but I hate Window part 3141 | Episode 41

    Ethan tried and failed to do another thing in Linux and failed, Google has some new barriers for devs using Google Drive integration in their apps, we go on a tangent on End-to-end encrypted messaging services, and even Apple doesn't seem to care about its new Macs (JK)... Record date: 01/11/2024 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Intro Sleigh Bells Addition: https://soundbible.com/1256-Sleigh-Bells-Ringing.html Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1h 16m
  7. Making a home streaming setup to watch Linux distros | Episode 40

    11/18/2024

    Making a home streaming setup to watch Linux distros | Episode 40

    This week Kieran's trying to create a cheapo home streaming setup for totally legitimate purposes, Ethan's getting nostalgic about SCART leads and we debate whether 3 screens on a foldable isn't enough. Recorded 25/10/2024 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1h 14m
  8. Never-ending nightmare of bad tech support (AI replies, no escalation, Microsoft, Adobe etc) | Episode 39

    11/04/2024

    Never-ending nightmare of bad tech support (AI replies, no escalation, Microsoft, Adobe etc) | Episode 39

    Kieran's had a bad few weeks with Google tech support, being shipped the wrong lampshade. He also takes the chance to relive some old Adobe grievances. In other news, he's also straying from the sacred path of Adobe exclusivity and has recommended someone use affinity. @ 2:00 I inadvertently say episode 39 instead of episode 37, not that that matters of course, as it's purely a hypothetical scenario that totally didn't actually happen, hypothetically Record Date 04/10/2024 Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library. Intro Sleigh Bells Addition: https://soundbible.com/1256-Sleigh-Bells-Ringing.html Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library. Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1h 7m
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We're two nerds who love talking about... well anything really, but usually tech and adjacent topics. Join us every other Monday for a new episode, right here on your podcast platform of choice or at 5PM GMT / BST on YouTube. Big love Kieran and Ethan.

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  • Creator
    Scrambled Checksum
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
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