logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2014
3m 18s

Should you turn your computer off when i...

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

When it comes to the question of whether or not you should turn off your computer when you're not using it, there's no simple answer. Tune in to get Marshall's thorough take on the topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Sep 27
What's the Difference Between Socialism and Communism?
Socialism and communism are often mentioned in the same breath, and they do share a common history, but socialists aren't necessarily communists -- and vice versa. Learn more about both concepts and how they've been put into practice in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this a ... Show More
11m 9s
Sep 26
How Do Vaccines Prevent Diseases?
Our bodies can often prevent us from catching the same illness twice, and vaccines use that bodily system to prevent us from getting sick in the first place. Learn how the immune response works, what goes into vaccines, and why vaccines are safe for kids in this episode of BrainS ... Show More
13m 39s
Sep 13
BrainStuff Classics: How Did Sealab Work?
In the 1960s, advances in technology allowed brave aquanauts to explore deeper into the ocean than ever before, but the project was shut down. Learn how Sealab worked -- and how that technology is still used today -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More
6m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2021
The New Corner Office: Childcare when you work from home
When you need to focus, put someone else in charge Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
7m 27s
Aug 2024
agreeing to disagree
every once in a while i get intense déjà vu about a podcast topic, and i convince myself that i've done it before even though there's no record of it. that's happening with this topic. so if i‘ve talked about this before, i'm sorry, but we're going to do it anyway because i think ... Show More
32m 44s
Sep 2020
Privacy from government and the importance of misinformation
In world where privacy is difficult to come by, how much can you actually trust the apps on your phone? Ex-Hacker and Brand Ambassador for CTRL Group Bastien Treptel talks with Simon Harmaan, the CEO of the Loki Project, a Melbourne-based privacy software foundation about why we ... Show More
25m 19s
May 2019
Big Brother in the Office
How far will companies infringe on their worker's privacy for the sake of efficiency? Now, and in the very near future, companies will take corporate surveillance to a whole new level. What I discuss in this podcast goes well beyond reading your emails or monitoring your chats on ... Show More
12m 19s
Dec 2024
1061 - The Interesting Path From A Never Discussed Topic
I won't spoil it for you but today we talk about something I haven't really mentioned before & how this thing that I can't mention is what may dictate the path that you decided to take as a trader. If you're interested in learning how to trade. Check out the educational resources ... Show More
16m 45s
Dec 2024
When do you know it’s time to stop drinking? (classic)
This week, a question a podcast has no business trying to answer. We talk to writer A.J. Daulerio about his own story of recovery, and the story of how he found himself opening a very unusual community on the internet.Check out The Small Bow.Support our show: searchengine.show To ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2025
Don't remember, plan
If something matters to you, get it on the scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
4m 21s
May 2025
DIP Ep 605: The Extremely HY RBC Podcast (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I discuss RBCs from many different angles that are tested on the USMLEs. This podcast will help you answer many questions correctly on your exam. I make lots of integrations as I discuss the concepts. Audio Download 
29m 18s
Feb 2025
How GPS Works
In a tribute to the late founder of HowStuffWorks Marshall Brain, we chose one of his great articles. Learn all about how your phone knows how to get you around without bumping into stuff or running people over in this episode. Thank you, Marshall.See omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More
48m 21s
Nov 2024
How to stop doom scrolling – and have a better experience online with Jay Van Bavel (from ReThinking)
It’s impossible to separate the way people engage with AI with the way they engage with the  internet as a whole. This is an episode of ReThinking, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, featuring a compelling discussion of why the internet can feel so unfriendly–and wher ... Show More
34m 48s