Hacked Hotline Hacked Vol. 10
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Mar 2, 2025 Get ready for some hilarious tech tales! Listeners share creative pranks, like using a sarcasm keyboard to confuse a boss and a USB rubber ducky. There's a nostalgic dive into aging Macs and an Ethernet-connected standing desk prank. The conversation also highlights vulnerabilities in physical security systems and the fun side of vending machines, reflecting on ethics and IT journeys. Plus, insights into clever cybersecurity tools and the advantages of using Shopify for e-commerce make this a must-listen for tech enthusiasts!
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The Sarcasm Keyboard Prank
- A hardware designer pranked his boss, Bob, by making a sarcasm keyboard using an Arduino Micro.
- This keyboard randomly toggled caps lock, causing Bob to think his laptop was faulty and buy a MacBook Pro.
Irony Punctuation and SpongeBob
- Irony punctuation is difficult to convey online, leading to misinterpretations like Poe's Law describes.
- The mocking SpongeBob meme effectively conveys sarcasm through alternating capitalization.
Failed SEO Birthday Gift
- Students tried to boost a friend's Google ranking for her birthday by repeatedly searching her name.
- Their ISP shut down the campus internet, thinking it was suspicious activity.