
Know a Little More
DTNS host Tom Merritt dives deep into tech topics to help you understand what you need to know about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jul 28, 2022 • 7min
About Windows 1.0
Tom walks through the origins of the first Windows version.Featuring Tom Merritt.Full transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2022 • 8min
About Thread Network Protocol
What is the Thread Network Protocol and why does it Matter? Tom gives a brief overview of it's history and current use.Featuring Tom Merritt.Transcript available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2022 • 14min
About Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
If you've ever wondered whythere's a tearing in your video where the bottom and top don't seem to match when you play certain video games, or why televisions are so keep to advertise their Hertz, Tom's explanation of Variable Refresh Rate will answer your questions and more.Featuring Tom Merritt.Full episode transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2022 • 8min
About Progressive Web Apps (rerun)
Tom explains the history, design, function, and use cases of Progressive Web Apps.Featuring Tom Merritt.Full episode transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2022 • 12min
About Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents (rerun)
Tom deciphers the clear distinctions between Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents, and notes when sometimes the lines get a little fuzzy.Featuring Tom Merritt.Episode transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2022 • 9min
About USB4 (rerun)
Tom shares the history of the USB standard and the real benefits and limitations of USB4.Starring Tom Merritt.Link to episode transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2022 • 18min
About Safe Harbor (rerun)
Tom explains what Safe Harbor is and isn’t and what Section 230 does and does not protect.Featuring Tom Merritt.Full episode transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2022 • 10min
About the FIDO Alliance (Updated)
Tom explores the Fast Identity Online Alliance and how passwords may one day be a thing of the past. Updated 19 May 2022.Featuring Tom Merritt.Episode transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2022 • 11min
About Machine Learning (rerun)
A brief explanation of Machine Learning, it's applications, and how it's developed.Featuring Tom Merritt.Full transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2022 • 11min
About Filmmaker Mode
Why does your television have a filmmaker mode and what does it do? Tom dishes the details.Featuring Tom Merritt.Full episode transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.