Cybersecurity, AI & Python Programming Blog

Cybersecurity blog featuring artificial intelligence projects, Python programming tutorials, CTF writeups, and security research by Mark LaCore.

Werdy - A New Daily Word Ladder Game That Ends at NERDY

games

2026-07-04 11:02:11 4 min read

Introducing Werdy, a free daily word ladder game. Change one letter at a time to reach NERDY - born when we discovered PIZZA is mathematically unreachable.

Building Better OG Images with Playwright and Pillow

technology

2026-07-04 09:17:01 6 min read

How I replaced plain social preview cards with Playwright page screenshots composited into branded browser-window frames with Pillow and Flask.

I Got Into Weather Balloons Right Before They Stopped Flying

radio

2026-07-02 20:56:32 4 min read

Getting my Technician license led me to track NWS radiosondes with an SDR - a whip antenna, clean decodes, then Oakland stopped launching on July 1.

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KO6ODW: I Passed My Amateur Radio Technician Exam

radio

2026-06-29 02:01:17 2 min read

After a month studying the Technician question pool, I passed the exam and earned my amateur radio license. Meet KO6ODW — now cleared to transmit, not just listen. 73!

Jeffgoldblumle Is Serving Malware - I Built a Safe Version

games

2026-06-20 18:50:48 2 min read

The original Jeffgoldblumle word game began serving malicious ads. Until it cleans up, here is a safe, ad-free version with a new daily 12-letter puzzle.

Decoding Pagers: A Helpful Guide to POCSAG and SDR

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2026-06-20 04:56:58

This tutorial provides a clear walkthrough on using RTL-SDR and PDW to decode pager traffic. It was a great resource for understanding the setup and protocols.

Read more about it here: Decoding Pagers: A Helpful Guide to POCSAG and SDR

Making Sense of the Anthropic Fable and Mythos Directive

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2026-06-14 18:00:10

Sad trombone. This post clarifies the recent government-mandated suspension of Fable 5 and Mythos 5. It was helpful to get a clear breakdown of the situation and next steps.

Read more about it here: Making Sense of the Anthropic Fable and Mythos Directive

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New Bulls & Cows Solvers: Woodle and 4digits

gaming

2026-06-13 10:13:39 2 min read

Two new browser solvers for Bulls and Cows puzzles: Woodle (words, one at a time) and 4digits (the classic distinct-digit number game). Free and ad-free.

Getting Ghosted on Pokémon TCG Pocket Trades? Check Privacy Settings

gaming

2026-06-12 19:29:20 3 min read

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, hiding your last login time sinks you to the bottom of friends lists and dries up your trades and gifts. Here's the one-toggle fix.

The AI Vampire Ate My Sleep Schedule and I Laughed

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2026-06-08 22:57:11

This look at the cognitive drain of AI orchestration is a relatable wake-up call. It explains why efficiency gains often lead to more work, not less.

Read more about it here: The AI Vampire Ate My Sleep Schedule and I Laughed

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