Zero Downtime

John Hass
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Zero Downtime brings together tech, business, and the everyday experiences of running an IT company. John and Logan discuss what’s going on in their world, the questions people ask them most, and talk with other business owners and professionals in conversations that are real, relaxed, and worth your time.

  1. قبل ١٨ ساعة

    Super Bowl TV Return Scam, Foldable iPhone Rumors, iOS↔Android AirDrop, Cloud vs On‑Prem

    Every year, people buy a massive TV for the Super Bowl and return it days later. Retailers know it happens. Policies are built around it. And eventually, the cost shows up somewhere. In this episode of Zero Downtime, John and Logan break down the Super Bowl TV return cycle, how it creates waves of open box inventory, and why policy abuse always leads to tighter rules and higher prices. They also talk through the smarter approach most people overlook when it comes to buying open box tech. From there, the conversation moves to foldable iPhone rumors pointing toward a possible 2026 launch window. The question is not just when Apple enters the category, but what it would need to deliver for a foldable iPhone to feel like a real upgrade rather than a catch up move. They also dive into cross platform file sharing. Google is pushing toward two way sharing between Android and iPhone, beginning with Pixel 10. What would true Android to iOS sharing actually require to work smoothly for normal users? On the Windows side, Microsoft has begun phasing out legacy v3 and v4 print drivers from Windows Update starting in 2026. What does that mean for older printers and business environments that still depend on them? The episode closes with a grounded look at Cloud vs On Prem cost comparison and why some organizations are quietly rethinking cloud first strategies as storage, bandwidth, and reliability expectations increase. They also touch on Hollywood’s growing AI fatigue and why better storytelling still wins over technical gimmicks. Zero Downtime is a weekly conversation about reliability, cybersecurity, privacy, and the real world tradeoffs behind modern technology decisions.

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  2. ٩ فبراير

    Google Assistant Spying, New AirTags, Galaxy Z Trifold, LG Drops 8K TVs

    John and Logan open this episode of Zero Downtime with a simple idea to fix the Olympics: bring back the drugs. They look at what was common in the earliest Games, why modern purity is mostly branding, and how the Olympics sell a cleaner story than the reality. From condoms to cardboard beds, they break down the myths that keep getting repeated and what the facts actually say. They then move into the privacy story of the week. Google has agreed to pay 68 million to settle a lawsuit claiming Google Assistant recorded private conversations after false activations. John and Logan explain how always listening assistants work in standby mode, what the lawsuit alleges happened when wake phrases triggered accidentally, and why this category keeps running into the same trust problem. From there the conversation shifts to new gear and practical tech. They talk through what is coming with new AirTags, including a better chipset, improved range, more precise finding, stronger haptics, and a louder speaker. They also dig into luggage tracking and airline participation through SITA, and why cooperation is the difference between peace of mind and actually getting your bag back. Next is Samsung’s Galaxy Z Trifold. A 2,899 folding phone that opens to roughly ten inches of screen. They discuss thickness, durability claims, whether it could realistically replace a phone and tablet, and why Samsung continues to lead on cameras and AI features. They close with the quiet end of a spec race as LG exits the 8K TV category. With almost no 8K content, extremely high prices, and minimal visible benefit, they ask whether 8K was ever meant to be anything more than a marketing number. The episode wraps with a quick but serious security story about the employee who outsourced his entire job to a contractor in China using VPN credentials and remote desktop access, and what that says about insider risk and corporate blind spots. Topics covered in this episode include Fixing the Olympics and why the clean games narrative does not match history Olympic myths including peace branding, drug testing reality, abstinence lore, the 1936 flame origin, and what gold medals are actually made of Google Assistant spying allegations and the 68 million dollar settlement How false wake word activations and accidental recordings create ongoing trust issues New AirTags and what actually matters in real world tracking Luggage tracking and airline participation through SITA Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold and whether a trifold phone can be a daily driver LG exiting the 8K TV market and why the category never took off The employee who outsourced himself and the security risks hidden behind good metrics Zero Downtime is a weekly conversation about privacy, cybersecurity, reliability, and real world technology tradeoffs.

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  3. ٢ فبراير

    96GB Password Leak, Tor vs VPN, John Deere GPS Snowplows, Bring a Trailer AI, PETA 3D Groundhog

    In this episode of Zero Downtime, John and Logan open with the annual Groundhog Day debate and why the push to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a 3D projection keeps resurfacing. What starts as a cultural sideshow turns into a familiar argument about tradition, technology, and what we are actually trying to prove. The conversation then shifts into real world tech, breaking down how John Deere GPS guidance achieves inch level accuracy and why that precision matters for snow plows operating in whiteout conditions. They explain how recorded routes and correction data can keep crews moving safely when visibility drops to zero. Next, they look at Bring a Trailer and the growing concern that AI is starting to influence listings, images, and moderation. As generated content gets easier, they ask who verifies anything and whether human review becomes the premium feature in online marketplaces. They then cover a massive 96 GB credentials leak tied to info stealer malware, where real passwords were exposed instead of hashes. John and Logan explain why this changes the threat model entirely and walk through what to do immediately if you assume your credentials are included. The episode wraps with a clear explanation of Tor versus VPN, what each tool actually does, and why the real difference is trust. A VPN shifts trust to a provider. Tor is designed to remove trust altogether. They also discuss who uses Tor in the real world and when a VPN is still the better option. Bonus topics include Siri potentially evolving into a more capable chatbot in future iOS versions, the ongoing Apple and Google partnership conversation, and Android adding more depth and blur to its UI. Subscribe for weekly conversations on privacy, cybersecurity, reliability, and real world tech tradeoffs.

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  4. ٢٦ يناير

    Ring Doorbell and Flock Safety, Sleep Paralysis and Lucid Dreaming, Netflix Changes, ChatGPT Ads

    In this episode of Zero Downtime, John and Logan break down why you should ditch Ring doorbells after the Ring and Flock Safety connection, and how cloud stored footage can get pulled into bigger search networks. They explain the limits of opt in controls when video lives on someone else’s servers, what subpoenas and the data broker loophole change, and what a safer setup looks like with local recording using Reolink and Home Assistant. Then they dig into sleep, including why waking at 2 AM can be normal, how stress and cortisol turn it into insomnia, and what sleep paralysis really is. They talk about the Jinn and night hag experience, false wakes, and how those moments can lead into lucid dreaming once you understand the mechanics. They wrap with how Netflix era viewing changes filmmaking pacing, and what ads inside ChatGPT could mean for trust and incentives. Weekly conversations about reliability, privacy, and what holds up in the real world.

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  5. ١٩ يناير

    Starlink Kill Switch in Iran, WebP Outages, CES 2026 AI Rerun, Switching to Linux

    In this episode of Zero Downtime, John and Logan unpack reports that Iran was able to disrupt Starlink during protests and why that matters more than most people realize. If satellite internet can be jammed or interfered with, it changes a lot of assumptions about censorship resistance and always on connectivity. They dig into what actually works when traditional networks go dark, why mesh networks are still relevant, and where tools like Briar and low bandwidth radio meshes fit in real world scenarios. Then they shift gears into the ongoing WebP problem and why browser support does not equal production safety when embedded browsers, webviews, and legacy systems are still everywhere. AVIF comes up as the direction image pipelines are already moving. They wrap with CES 2026 feeling like the same AI story with better demos, and the practical reality of running Linux in 2026, what works daily, what still breaks, and when a Windows VM is still unavoidable. Weekly conversations about reliability, practical tech, and what actually holds up in the real world.

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  6. ١٢ يناير

    Car Companies Ditch CarPlay, Win10 11 Phone Activation Ends, Y2K38 Bug, Keyboard Phone, Duolingo Ads

    Most tech stories feel isolated until you connect the dots. John and Logan are back from the holiday break and dig into the stories that actually matter. Microsoft quietly ended phone activation for Windows 10 and Windows 11, which leads into the January 2038 problem and why some system “fixes” eventually hit a hard stop. The conversation then shifts to an unexpected trend. Physical keyboards are coming back. Keyboard focused phones and minimal devices are gaining traction, and they talk through why people are pushing back on constant apps and notifications. They also break down the Duolingo lock screen ad backlash and why user trust matters, then wrap with why car companies are ditching CarPlay and Android Auto and how data ownership is the real fight. If you want to understand where tech is actually heading, this episode is worth your time.

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  7. ٥ يناير

    If I Were Starting in Tech Today, IT Career Roadmap, First IT Job, Certifications

    Most people trying to break into IT are doing the right things in the wrong order. If you are chasing certifications, trends, or degrees and still feel stuck, this conversation will challenge how you think about getting started. This is not an anti college episode. It is about what actually moves a tech career forward early. We talk through what John would do differently if he were starting today, including the one decision that can speed up learning faster than any class, why proximity to real systems matters more than perfect credentials, and what employers are actually looking for when they hire entry level roles. We also get into certifications and fundamentals, why some certs feel like table stakes now, and how hands on work with real environments builds confidence you cannot fake in an interview. If you are trying to land your first IT job, move beyond help desk, or avoid wasting time early in your career, this episode is worth your time.

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    City Manager Kevin Robinson, Spencer Iowa Flood, Emergency Alerts, Taxes, and City Budgets

    John sits down with Kevin Robinson, the City Manager of Spencer, Iowa, for a real look at how city government actually works, from the day to day responsibilities people never see to how priorities get set when staffing, infrastructure, and public expectations all compete. They break down what a city budget really means, where the money comes from, and how property taxes and local option sales tax connect to the services residents rely on. Kevin also shares what Spencer learned from the 2024 flood, why real time communication became a core part of resilience, and how the Spencer Iowa app and push alerts change emergency response when minutes matter. If you want a clear and practical conversation about city operations, taxes, and what Spencer is building next, this episode is for you.

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Zero Downtime brings together tech, business, and the everyday experiences of running an IT company. John and Logan discuss what’s going on in their world, the questions people ask them most, and talk with other business owners and professionals in conversations that are real, relaxed, and worth your time.

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