{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Techlore Talks","title":"From Coreboot to Qubes: Secure Hardware Deep Dive (NovaCustom Interview)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5b889f2a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3532,"description":"Wessel Klein Snakenborg, founder of NovaCustom, joins me to discuss building privacy-focused laptops with CoreBoot firmware, Intel Management Engine disabling, and full Linux compatibility. We dive deep into their custom hardware approach, Qubes OS certification, supply chain security, and why they chose to compete directly with Big Tech on hardware quality while maintaining complete user control.\n🔗 SOURCES & LINKS\n• https://novacustom.com/\n• https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/index.html\n⏱️ TIMESTAMPS\n00:00 Introduction & What Nova Custom Does\n01:00 Company Origins & The Meaning Behind \"Nova Custom\"\n02:35 Extensive Hardware Customization Options\n03:40 Operating System Choices & Linux Focus\n04:40 CoreBoot Firmware & Security Features\n06:15 Target Audience & Market Positioning\n08:45 Security Features vs Other Linux Laptop Makers\n10:00 Intel Management Engine: Privacy vs Security\n12:00 Supply Chain Security & Anti-Tamper Solutions\n15:45 Global Expansion & Shipping Worldwide\n16:40 CoreBoot Benefits & Outsourcing Development\n19:20 Operating System Installation & No-OS Options\n21:45 Repairability & 7-Year Parts Guarantee\n23:20 Hardware Business Challenges & Manufacturing\n25:40 Future AMD Support & OpenSIL Framework\n27:45 ARM vs Intel Performance Comparisons\n33:00 Qubes OS Compatibility & Certification\n37:00 Review Unit Discussion: 16-inch vs 14-inch\n39:20 Desktop Environment Limitations in Qubes\n41:45 Custom Hardware Features & Laser Engraving\n47:20 BusKill Partnership & Security Accessories\n48:20 Future Plans: New Firmware & Product Expansion\n51:00 Favorite Privacy Tools & Secure Communication\n54:20 Contact Information & Where to Find Nova Custom\n57:00 Closing Thoughts & Support Information\n🎥 VIDEO\n🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE\nKeep Techlore Talks independent & growing: ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AsD6EwlNTW1LwA_s0fYd3HtPg0CnY1G5vYDwmDTyRj8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZGM4/Y2ZjYzk2NzdiNzQz/Njk4YTY1NGFmZThm/MzdjYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}