# Hardware Failure on The No Agenda Show

Hardware Failure comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to July 2021.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** April 2008 – July 2021
- **Related topics:** [At&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [Audio Drivers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-drivers.md), [Chlorine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chlorine.md), [Computer Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-glitch.md), [Energy Consumption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-consumption.md), [Houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [Imac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imac.md), [Iptv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iptv.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [Linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Supply Chain Failures, Alcohol and Chlorine Shortages

- **Episode:** [1368: Heat Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-30
- **Time:** 2:49:13–2:51:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map/chapter/supply-chain-failures-alcohol-and-chlorine-shortages.md

Hardware failures at the Port of Houston have disrupted container terminals, adding to broader supply chain woes. Regional shortages of alcohol in states like North Carolina and chlorine in Washington are being reported, often attributed to rapid reopening demands and glass manufacturing issues. These disruptions are characterized as "lopsided" and indicative of a fragile global logistics network.

Keywords: [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), alcohol shortage, [chlorine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chlorine.md), [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md)

### IRS System Failure, Legacy Infrastructure, Budget Cuts

- **Episode:** [1027: Folding Pre-school](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-22
- **Time:** 1:49:00–1:54:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school/chapter/irs-system-failure-legacy-infrastructure-budget-cuts.md

A major hardware failure at the IRS on Tax Day prevented millions of Americans from filing electronically. While officials blamed aging infrastructure and congressional budget cuts, the hosts argue the failure is a result of poor management and reliance on expensive contractors like Oracle and IBM.

Keywords: [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [tax day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-day.md), [computer glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-glitch.md), [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

### AT&T U-verse Hardware Failure, Set-Top Box Overheating

- **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-08
- **Time:** 2:11–6:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/at-t-u-verse-hardware-failure-set-top-box-overheating.md

A host describes a total failure of the AT&T U-verse IPTV system following a hardware overheating issue. The discussion covers the lack of internal fans in the HP-manufactured boxes and the cumbersome software reset process involving repeated power cycling. The segment concludes with a critique of the lack of a clock on modern set-top boxes.

Keywords: [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [u-verse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u-verse.md), [iptv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iptv.md), set-top box, [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md)

### State Department, Visa Database Hardware Failure

- **Episode:** [731: Culture Vulture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/731-culture-vulture.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-18
- **Time:** 47:43–54:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/731-culture-vulture/chapter/state-department-visa-database-hardware-failure.md

A catastrophic hardware failure within the State Department's consular database has halted the issuance of visas and passports globally. The technical glitch, involving a massive Oracle installation transitioning to Linux, has created a significant backlog affecting international travel, seasonal workers, and students.

Keywords: [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [oracle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oracle.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), visa database, [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md)

### NSA Utah Data Center, Power Surge Meltdowns

- **Episode:** [555: Grays+Monkeys=Humans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-10
- **Time:** 35:37–39:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans/chapter/nsa-utah-data-center-power-surge-meltdowns.md

The Wall Street Journal reports that the National Security Agency's new data storage facility in Utah has suffered ten major "meltdowns" over 13 months. These incidents, caused by power surges, have reportedly destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars in hardware and delayed the facility's opening. The hosts question the technical competence of the agency's contractors given the scale of the multi-billion dollar project.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), utah data center, [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), power surges, [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md)

### Nokia E71 Hardware Failure, Software Update Issues

- **Episode:** [228: Gassed in Boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-22
- **Time:** 45:07–46:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/nokia-e71-hardware-failure-software-update-issues.md

A host describes the total failure of a Nokia E71 mobile phone following a botched software update. The discussion critiques Nokia's PC-based software loader and the general decline of the company's hardware reliability, suggesting they should return to manufacturing boots and tires.

Keywords: [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), software loader, [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md), reboot loop, [mobile phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-phones.md)

### Technical Difficulties, Seagate Drive Failures and Audio Quality

- **Episode:** [74: Enter Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/74-enter-colorado.md)
- **Published:** 2009-02-22
- **Time:** 5:35–6:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/74-enter-colorado/chapter/technical-difficulties-seagate-drive-failures-and-audio-quality.md

The broadcast quality is impacted by hardware failures involving Seagate hard drives and malfunctioning sound ports. One host is forced to use a budget microphone setup while the primary studio machine undergoes rebuilding and driver updates.

Keywords: seagate drives, [audio drivers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-drivers.md), [microphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone.md), [technical issues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-issues.md), [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md)

### iMac Hardware Failure, 24/7 Computer Operation

- **Episode:** [27: China Syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/27-china-syndrome.md)
- **Published:** 2008-04-19
- **Time:** 13:13–14:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/27-china-syndrome/chapter/imac-hardware-failure-24-7-computer-operation.md

A 15-inch PowerPC iMac failed after four years of continuous 24/7 operation, likely due to a melted graphics card. The discussion touches on the lifespan of Chinese-manufactured electronics and the environmental impact of leaving computers running indefinitely.

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