Reverse-engineering the firmware v1.4.0 ADB lockdown via protocol interception. How a TCP proxy revealed a hardcoded unlock key hidden in the Viwoods Debug Tool.

What a root shell, I2C bus enumeration, and kernel logs reveal about an e-ink device that its spec sheet doesn't. Ghost cameras, a hidden pen digitizer, and a 548x844 native panel upscaled to "300 PPI."

Building an affordable computer setup for children using a Raspberry Pi 400 and a secondhand Dell touchscreen monitor. Total cost: S$192.8 ($145 or ~₱7,000).

A mini computer with a cardboard case running bare GNU/Linux for $25, designed to democratize access to online education in resource-constrained environments.

Setting up a personal file hosting solution using IBM Cloud Object Storage and rclone, with a custom domain and a bash function for one-command uploads.

Setting up a development environment on Windows 10 by connecting to a remote Linux VPS via SSH and VS Code's Remote SSH extension. No WSL needed.

Observations and lessons from years of building and recruiting engineering teams in the Philippines. On rising compensation, the impostor problem, and education system gaps.

Making a video tutorial series about programming with Svelte for curious beginners. Web is the best platform to program for, and Svelte is simpler than you think.

I've been hearing a lot of good things about Elixir lately so I thought of trying it out and making it work with Google App Engine. This post has nothing about these good things though; I've been reading and practicing a lot of functional programming lately and I recommend everyone to check it out.

I have a 50Mbps internet connection that comes with a cable TV bundle I can't even use without paying extra. This experience made me desperate to look for alternatives. I decided to cut the cord and start consuming everything via the internet.