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47 from 12 May 2021 to 28 Feb 2026
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2026 2

  1. Swapping NULL for NUL - a better way to find nothing!
  2. Encrypt, decrypt, and re-encrypt VND images...

2025 5

  1. More bits on, and more bits off...
  2. Reflecting on disklabels, to put softraid volumes on optical discs!
  3. Pinned down but fully functional!
  4. Flashy visuals on the console!
  5. Let's use adequate protection!

2024 5

  1. VPNs, IPv6, routing domains and IPSEC!
  2. terms and conditions of use.
  3. Texting is fun...
  4. Current theme
  5. Putting the boot in the right places...

2023 14

  1. Decoding UTF-8 backwards, because she can...
  2. Getting rejected never felt so good!
  3. Feel my pins, but don't exploit me...
  4. Update on CVE-2023-31728
  5. Fun console enhancements for OpenBSD 7.3!
  6. Write an article, and find a security bug in the process...
  7. new patchset
  8. Replying to {rude,tedious,sarcastic} comments...
  9. Learning from others' mistakes...
  10. Finding something useful in the bit bucket...
  11. Whip it in and whip it out!
  12. Screen dumps, not core dumps!
  13. Stand up straight, or lean to the side!
  14. New year, new terminal emulation...

2022 8

  1. How much is your data worth?
  2. The old version worked fine, but...
  3. Data safe and sound on WORM discs...
  4. It works right out of the box... Almost.
  5. We're not making it up!
  6. Size matters
  7. Don't do that! Well, OK, since it's fun...
  8. Back in the good old days...

2021 3

  1. BSD in your pocket!
  2. SMTP for everyone, static IP or not!
  3. SBC Bootcamp

Undated 10

  1. Welcome!
  2. Current theme
  3. Real Programming
  4. SMTP via IPSEC tunnels
  5. Crystal On The Pinephone
  6. Bug Hunting
  7. Crypto For Assembler Coders
  8. Design Studio
  9. Website FAQ and config
  10. Current theme