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GRIFFCOMM decode it

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Ashley Griffin 21 episodes Feb 24, 2026

GRIFFCOMM decode it is a podcast hosted by Ashley Griffin that explains computer network technologies from both the past and the present. It breaks down how networking concepts and systems work in plain language. The show is aimed at listeners who want to understand the technology behind modern and historical computer networks.

Episodes

Chat - SBCN February 2026 podcast Feb 24, 2026 19:56 A brief chat about VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) an overview of the methods and changes from old style phone systems

Chat - SBCN January 2026 podcast Feb 1, 2026 21:01 A brief chat about the use and benefits of private owned encrypted communication standard called VPN

Chat - SBCN November podcast Nov 26, 2025 21:07 An informal chat with Linda Ockwell-Jenner with the SBCN for November 2025

Computer Hardware - Video Output Jul 6, 2025 5:52 A look at how the PC video output has changed over the years, mainly focusing on VGA (blue connector) and later, however a brief summery of how earlier computers pushed video out

Chat - Riser Ports Jul 3, 2025 35:02 Chat - Riser PortsAn informal chat about the expansion ports in IBM type computers from the early 1990's, we also touch on some of the peripherals used

Computer Hardware - ISA Slots Jun 23, 2025 6:01 A short history of the PC expansion card slots, how they changed over time with speed increases

Computer Hardware - Power Good Jun 16, 2025 2:48 What is the Power Good wire and what control is has on your computer, especially when it will not turn on

Chat - Atari ST Jun 6, 2025 41:46 An informal chat about the early Atari 400 and ST computers as well as some chat about the games and the later Atari Falcon

Chat - Computer use in the 1990's May 30, 2025 51:50 An informal chat about how PCs were introduced into a company in the 1990's, how they were used and some of the issues. We also explored how the early internet appeared, Starlink and other areas such as how engineering machines are controlled with computers.

Computer Hardware - ATX Format May 26, 2025 5:40 Computer Hardware - ATX FormatBrief history of what the ATX format is, the parts of the computer it refers too and why its no longer used

Business - Backup May 12, 2025 6:55 Business - BackupWhat is backup, why its more than just copying your data

Computer Hardware - PS/2 keyboards May 3, 2025 4:48 Brief history of the PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connections and why the USB adapters will not work on current mice

Business - Private Cloud Apr 27, 2025 6:12 What is Private Cloud, exploring the differences between public and private cloud, why private cloud is better for your business.

Computer Hardware - Bluetooth Apr 19, 2025 8:19 Exploring the history of Bluetooth communication protocol

Business - RAID Apr 12, 2025 6:29 Exploring the history of computer storage method called RAID, some details about the challenges seen when used in the real world. Still a very used technology today

Business - The Cloud Apr 5, 2025 3:36 When did cloud storage appear? who really has access to it and do your clients know where you store there data?

Business - WiFi Mar 29, 2025 10:33 Exploring the history of computer WiFi technology and some of the mystery of how unified networks are used. Still a very used technology today

Network Protocol - SMTP Server Mar 21, 2025 6:56 Exploring the history of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) service, still used today and has been expanded on alot since it was invented

Network Protocol - FTP Server Mar 15, 2025 6:50 Exploring the history of the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) service, not used to much today but still robust and used as backup connection methods in some network appliances

Network Protocol - DHCP Server Mar 8, 2025 8:06 Exploring the history of the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, its current uses in the network today