I build cool things on the internet, mainly working on @thinkcomps
San Diego, CA
Joined October 2007
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My latest tech video! Checking out the $399 liquid CPU cooler from MSI! youtube.com/watch?v=H9NnXLuE…
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a user (u/Crunchy-Nut1) on our r/claudecode subreddit community connected claude code to his honda civic's chinese head unit.
he found that:
- a voice assistant was always listening for its wake word and running a hidden webview that consumed ~30% cpu even when nobody was talking
- a call recorder was preinstalled on the device handling his bluetooth calls
- the firmware had a root backdoor left by the vendor.
- a startup script silently installed any apk placed in a hidden folder, then deleted the file.
- the vendor's update app could push new firmware remotely.
- baidu location services and a vendor log collector were running in the background.
- the listing claimed device had 8 cores and android 15. the actual hardware had 4 cores and android 9, with a security patch from october 2021.
he then used claude code to:
- disable the always-listening assistant and other unwanted apps, then remove 18 packages after backing them up.
- shut down the root backdoor and hidden apk installation mechanism.
- disable the vendor's cloud updater.
- configure adguard private dns to block ads and trackers.
- upgrade android webview from version 66 to 138.
- build a custom civic launcher, generate its icons, and recalibrate the backup camera guidelines
- install open-source apps with sha-256 verification and lock down network access
debloating your cheap hardware is a pretty sick usecase of claude code
My new favorite charging station!
The ultimate charging station for your iPhone 18 Pro Max and your Apple accessories! The @UGREENOfficial MagFlow Pro definitely gets the job done!
✅ Our Review: thinkcomputers.org/ugreen-ma…
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ThinkComputers Podcast #504 - MSI's Flagship AiO, Sony Gaming Headset, GTA 6 for PC in Early 2027 nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1nGnRBDRD…
Ok this is awesome!
➔ NEWS ➔ Modder Builds “Slurptop” Cyberdeck that packs a Ryzen 7, trackball and swappable tool batteries: thinkcomputers.org/modder-bu…
If you are looking for a charging station for your new iPhone 18 Pro and other accessories this one is it! Enjoy the review! thinkcomputers.org/ugreen-ma…
A really solid gaming headset from Sony! Check out my review! thinkcomputers.org/sony-inzo…
Great build from GGF this week!
➔ CASE MOD ➔ This week for Case Mod Friday we have a build from our friends over at GGF inside the brand new ROG CRONOX case! Loving the all-white design and of course the frosted tubing! What do you think? thinkcomputers.org/case-mod-…
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ThinkComputers Podcast #503 - New Fractal Gaming Chair, RTX Spark Finally, Nova Lake-S Leaks & More! nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1dKrPrqLV…
The @thinkcomps LIVE podcast stream will be starting shortly! This week we talk about a new chair from Fractal Design, NVIDIA's RTX Spark, Intel Nova Lake-S leaking, 32GB RAM becoming more common and much more! Come join in! youtube.com/watch?v=Zdim3NuT…
Check out my latest tech video! I check out the Cooler Master V8 Ace 3DHP CPU Cooler! youtube.com/watch?v=w8oIx8dq…
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ThinkComputers Podcast #502 - Cooler Master V8 is Back! GeForce Week, $50 PC Case & More! nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1AJEmvyEQ…
The @thinkcomps LIVE podcast stream starts shortly! This week we go over 3 reviews, talk about GeForce week, a $50 case from NZXT, and more! Come join in! youtube.com/watch?v=touGVRb6…
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ThinkComputers Podcast #501 - RTX 5090 Price is INSANE, iPhone Duo, BlizzCon & More! nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1dKrPryOq…
The @thinkcomps LIVE podcast stream starts shortly! This week we talk about a new case, the INSANE prices of the RTX 5090, the iPhone Duo, BlizzCon announcements and more! Come join in! youtube.com/watch?v=LVrIvH3a…
