Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Retired Windows developer Dave Plummer dives deep into one of the most critical aspects of operating systems: Kernel Mode. We’ll explore how vulnerabilities like Spectre and Meltdown impacted system performance and why kernel mode is crucial for security and stability. From real-world disasters like the Crowdstrike outage to the differences between Windows and Linux kernel structures, this episode covers how your OS balances power and risk. Plus, we’ll explain why anti-cheat systems or bad drivers can cause your favorite game to lag.
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Retired Windows developer Dave Plummer dives deep into one of the most critical aspects of operating systems: Kernel Mode. We’ll explore how vulnerabilities like Spectre and Meltdown impacted system performance and why kernel mode is crucial for security and stability. From real-world disasters like the Crowdstrike outage to the differences between Windows and Linux kernel structures, this episode covers how your OS balances power and risk. Plus, we’ll explain why anti-cheat systems or bad drivers can cause your favorite game to lag.
Subscribe to "Dave's Attic" for the weekly Q&A: youtube.com/@UCtb6a_CnmGbSns9G8W2Ny0w
For my book on the autism spectrum, check out: amzn.to/3XFDfnR
Image Credit: Medium.com
