In this episode we talk about how to level up your privacy online using only your mind. Having the correct mindset will get you 80% of the way to internet privacy. Reaching 100% is extremely difficult and likely impossible. However, if you start with the right mindset you'll get much closer than if you only used tools like a bandage. But don't worry, we'll cover the tools I'm currently using to boost that percentage as close to 100% as possible. Click here for the shownotes. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we talk about running OpenBSD on a top of the line laptop from 2011. We also cover files to edit for a Linux replacement, how to connect to WiFi without extra software, and one tweak that will speed up any workstation running OpenBSD. Plus, tips and tricks to get the most out of your old hardware in as little time as possible. OpenBSD is a multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like OS; with an emphasis on "correctness, security, standardization, and portability. Click here for the shownotes. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we chat about programming languages. Specifically, which is best to learn first depending on what part of the "stack" you plan to work within. Each area has a different core language that is most popular. Learning which one to choose, and focus on, is a big step in building your skills fast. The faster you learn the faster you can start applying to jobs or working as a freelance software engineer. Show Notes Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we talk about with Linux distribution is best for you. We cover Ubuntu, Manjaro, and the two distros they spun out of. Plus, what I use and why I use it. Click here for the show notes. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

How to remove Google from your Android phone is easier than you might expect. What's often holding people back is where to find the right information. In this episode, we talk about how to remove Google services from your Android phone. For most people, LineageOS is the way to go because they have a large list of supported devices. But they also come free of Google software and services by default! If you need Google services for an app you must have check out MicroG. MicroG is "a free software clone of Google’s core libraries and applications". The maintainers also have a version of LineageOS ready to go for an easier install. Don't forget, head over to swabtech.io/hackerculture and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Please consider supporting the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we talk about over clocking your PC and how to do it the right way. You spent your hard earned money on those computer parts so why not get the most out of them while keeping longevity high? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we chat about why Bitcoin is not good money and what cryptocurrency is good money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

Tired of your spaghetti symlinks file and needing to update it after every file you create? Try this approach and have a simple and sane dotfile directory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

As a kid in the mid 2000s I fell in love with chat apps. But what is the best app for real hackers today? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we talk about why plain text files are better for efficiency in your workflows. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we chat about OpenBSD vs. Linux and why I started to dabble in OpenBSD on my X200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In thin episode we talk about how it's easier than ever to be your own host and platform. Now is the time to take back the web and decentralize it as it was meant to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we chat about a shell script I wrote called "audiodl" and how it simplified my process of saving music from an online source to my computer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we talk about my plan to pivot my Internet based company to allow me to write open source code full time. There are three ways that may work and I'm going to try them all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In thin episode we talk about how home-y a Google free Android device feels. As well as my new site at swab.dev --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we tank about tiling window managers and how much I missed DWM. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In today's episode I talk about the long hard road to being Google free again on my Android device. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

Programming is becoming an essential skill as times change due to the ever increasing use of computer technology. In this episode we talk about why you should learn to code even if you don't want to be a programmer, how to land your first programming job, and what language you should start with. For courses and books by me visit linktr.ee/jrswab --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

In this episode we talk about 2FA. What it is, why you need it, and what are the best options out there. https://linktr.ee/jrswab --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support

Gitea is a fork of Gogs; both of which are a self hosted Git solution putting you in full control of your repos. Join us at chat.jrswab.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support