Category: tech

Jailbreak PS4 (v9.0) with ESP32-S2

There are a few different ways to jailbreak your PS4, but if you’ve got v9.0 firmware, this is the easiest method to use and update later!
This uses the PPPwn exploit to drop in the GoldHEN payload, and does it all internally, without you touching a thumb drive again!

Retro Console Options

This is a live article. It will be updated frequently to refine and expand on the options presented. TODO: Continue adding details to existing listings. Last updated: March 24, 2025 There are still tons of old retro consoles floating around out there, and there’s been a renewed interest in going back to experience some of those memories we all had with our childhood gaming...

Chip Flipping: Changing the ROMs

When you power up your Commodore computer, there’s a complex dance of things happening to ensure the system is ready to go. Then, the base components needed to present an interface and accept inputs from you are loaded up, before the system finally presents that screen we all know and love. Oh, wait. That’s not the normal one… Let’s try again: Okay, still not...

Customizing The C64 Kernal

When the Commodore 64 was still being sold, its core software -the kernal- was delivered as-is. There was no upgrading or patching (initially) intended. That said, lots of clever folks came up with ways to enhance, extend and replace the kernal after the fact. Today, anybody with access to Amazon/Ali Express and a computer can do it!

TeensyROM //NFC!

A cartridge to LOAD cartridges, for the C64!
Not a drive replacement, but a way to keep and launch your single PRGs and CRT files easily. Adds MIDI and COM capability too!

ExBox 360 : Return of the King

The XBox 360, arguably the king of the game consoles, was a big part of many childhood memories. It was of course usurped by new pretenders to the throne, and seemingly forgotten. But he ain’t dead yet; let’s infuse this machine with a little hack magic to keep the legacy alive for another generation!

Nintendo 3DS: Revisiting the Retro Dimension

It seemed like everybody either had or at least dreamed of having a Nintendo DS/3DS, and the Nintendo Store closing felt like a betrayal, especially when those classic titles went to the new store, as if this little powerhouse were irelevant. Screw that, I’m going to keep the experience alive as long as I can!

Wyse Vx0 V50L Specs

Just being an information hoarder, gathered all the specifics for one of the Wyse thin clients.

Wyse Vx0: Fattening Up a Thin Client

You can have a legitimate and solid DOS box for super cheap with only a little bit of effort, plus a spare old USB thumb drive and a few bucks for an internal upgrade!