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Computer shenanigans and unfinished projects

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29 from 2 Aug 2015 to 21 Jun 2026
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2026 2

  1. Generating NTSC signals cheaply
  2. Having fun with the SNES

2025 3

  1. Golang on the PlayStation 2 (part 3)
  2. Golang on the PlayStation 2 (part 2)
  3. Golang on the PlayStation 2 (part 1)

2023 1

  1. Bypassing anti-cheat software (part 2)

2022 2

  1. Bypassing anti-cheat software (part 1)
  2. Reverse engineering and fixing a streaming app

2021 6

  1. "Smartifying" my Hi-Fi system
  2. Reverse engineering and fine-tuning Asustor NAS fans
  3. Reverse engineering Asustor's NAS firmware (part 2)
  4. Reverse engineering Asustor's NAS firmware (part 1)
  5. Improving my NAS monitoring
  6. Reverse engineering my NAS fan speed sensor (sort of)

2020 4

  1. Messing with LD_LIBRARY_PATH for fun and profit
  2. Reverse engineering Positivo's smart home app
  3. I got bored, so I hacked my TV
  4. Hacking my cable modem for fun and profit

2018 1

  1. Cabify and why you should not send sensitive data over public APIs

2016 2

  1. Bank app permissions
  2. Always test your backups

2015 8

  1. WhatsApp blocked in Brazil
  2. ESP8266: part III
  3. ESP8266: part II
  4. ESP8266: part I
  5. A console for RDP
  6. Nota Fiscal Eletrônica - A bagunça
  7. GVT and their disgusting coax cables
  8. Hello world