GeekRant #303 - Finally We Talk About FreeNAS
The guys take a new look at an old favoirite and FreeNAS and Myles explains how proper storage saved his marriage.

The guys take a new look at an old favoirite and FreeNAS and Myles explains how proper storage saved his marriage.
On a day when the entire Internet seemed to conspire to keep them apart, the guys have a discussion about the widespread mistrust inherent in modern American society.
The guys take a look at some basic strategies for protecting the things that are important to you.
Mark, Seth and Myles decide to commemorate their 300th episode by doing what they've been doing for years- complaining about American telecom companies.
With no particular topic in mind, the guys manage to find a few things to foam at the mouth about.
A stroll through some recent news stories. Spoiler Alert: Mark finds something to rant about.
This week the guys answer a listener question by discussion the inherent tension between capitalism and the Open Source ethos.
The guys are joined by Malcolm Ling, Myle's childhood friend and an Aussigineer in is own right to talk about the future of The Grid.
Once again the guys discuss the ongoing attacks on Net Neutrality and why we as geeks will be the hardest hit when it's gone.
This week the guys continue their ongoing discussions of personal responsibility by digging into what makes news fake and why fake news works.
The guys talk about movies, cord-cutting, and stupid tax laws before diving into a conspiracy theory about how Amazon is plotting to destroy society as we know it. (Spoiler: Mark is all for it)
After a few weeks away the guys catch up on their summer activities and stumble into an unexpected conversation about personal responsibility and "finding your Why."
In the last pre-recorded show before they return, the guys discuss some of their favorite charities and the role the giving has played in their personal lives.
While the guys take some time off, enjoy this prerecorded Ten-Minute Tirade.
While the guys take some time off, enjoy this prerecorded Ten-Minute Tirade.
While the guys take some time off, enjoy this prerecorded Ten-Minute Tirade.
The guys discuss which of the tech giants in the world today they can live without...and which ones they can't.
As we prepare for our summer sabbatical, Myles shares some of his expertise on the subject of international travel.
While Myles is enjoying some family time, Mark and Seth pontificate on some recent tech news.
The Guys are joined by guitarist extraordinaire and host of the Band Geek podcast, Richie Castellano.
We geeks talk a lot about backup up your data and planning for a digital disaster, but how much thought do we give to backup our lives? The guys have a frank discussion about planning for the unexpected as well as the inevitable.
Myles steps up to the microphone...you won't believed what happens next!
Hacking the public infrastructure, repairing your own gadgets, insecure mobile OSes, giant fighting robots and more as the guys stroll through the recent news
In an age where an increasing number of things are being digitally recreated, at what point do we stop caring whether something is "real" or digital.
Lots to talk about this week as the guys peruse the news!
This week the guys share their favorite podcasts!
The guys discuss the seemingly endless conflict between Open Source principles and real-world practicality.
Could you function for thirty days with no access to anything digital? What would your daily life look like as an analog person in a digital world?
This week the guys take a look at debt. Is all debt bad? Can debt be a wealth-building tool? Can you borrow your way to success?
For the start of our second Financial February theme month, the guys talk a bit about their personal relationships with financial failure and success.