Show HN: A blog on how computers work from scratch (1)

(dinank.dev)

2 points | by daynum 11 hours ago ago

3 comments

  • nchagnet 7 hours ago ago

    I think it's a cool topic, I'm looking forward to read it whole.

    Some feedback since you asked:

    - I found the thin font really hard to read on lengthy prose.

    - Thank you for not writing this with an llm. I like your writing style, better than read claude again...

    - more diagrams please! You introduce a lot of concepts, I feel like it could help.

    - on the previous comment, I feel like you introduce A LOT of things so it's tough to follow it all if you don't already know.

    I came out understanding my computer better, so thank you, but I would have loved to get more details on all these components I had never heard about.

    Also I'm curious: I get the idea that constant voltage is required to save RAM state. But I was thinking, my usb key is not always plugged in right? So why don't I need a power source there? Why not use the same technology for bios settings?

  • zahlman 11 hours ago ago

    > Looking for some feedback.

    I would really suggest starting with an overview of the whole process you want to cover, before drilling into details. I mean that both for the whole series as well as on a per-article basis.

    • daynum 10 hours ago ago

      yeah that's a very good point, thank you!