Now that I got pointed to this twice (see “Via” below), I need to get one so I can play with it: [Wayback/Archive] GitHub – i-am-shodan/USBArmyKnife: USB Army Knife – the ultimate close access tool for penetration testers and red teamers.
Via:
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Classic iPod Dock Connector to Line-in / Line-out
Posted by jpluimers on 2025/01/15
For my link archive on the Apple 30-pin Dock Connector:
- [Wayback/Archive.is] Dock Connector – wikiPodLinux
- [Wayback] Archive.is:iPod Dock Connector – nuxx.net (with pictures)
- [Wayback/Archive.is] Rockbox Stuff for iPod Nano: Making an iPod dock for recording and line-out
- [Wayback/Archive.is] The Apple 30-pin Dock Connector « irq5.io which also describes quite a bit of history in addition to the pin lay-out.
- [Wayback/Archive.is] Apple iPod, iPhone (2g, 3g), iPad Dock connector pinout diagram @ pinouts.ru
–jeroen
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What happened to the Sonos app? A technical analysis by Andy Pennel, Sonos fanboy/hacker
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/08/16
Four years ago, there was a [Wayback/Archive] Sonos U-turn over ‘bricking’ its smart speakers (BBC) after which hell broke loose in their community.
It was the main reason that I put my wish for Sonos speakers to sleep (and concentrate on surviving cancer).
Since a few weeks Sonos has released new apps that perform way worse and causes great turmoil in their community again, see for instance [Wayback/Archive] reddit/r/sonos: Anyone else worried about Sonos’s future? : sonos and [Wayback/Archive] The disaster known as The New Sonos App – vowe dot net.
I expect this this time Sonos won’t make a U-Turn: [Wayback/Archive] What happened to the Sonos app? A technical analysis is clear about what happened (“data-grab for AI purposes”) and the up-side for Sonos shareholders.
It however is making people that appreciate the former Sonos aim for quality to look for alternatives, which leads me to a post (plus thread) that pointed me to the above technical analysis: [Wayback/Archive] Kris: “Currently 11 Sonos devices. Time for an exit strategy. …” – chaos.social.
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Tested: HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/07/08
I am using the [Wayback/Archive] HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System – HomeSpot Digital to connect my digital audio devices (laptop, smartphone, etc) to my analog amplifier.
Verdict: it is OK-ish.
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Some links on the JVC RX-7020V Audio Video Control Receiver/Amplifier
Posted by jpluimers on 2023/05/01
I’ve had a JVC RX-7020V Audio Video Control Receiver/Amplifier for quite a while, but forgot to post links, so here they are:
- [Wayback/Archive] JVC RX-7020VBK A/V receiver with Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II at Crutchfield
- [Wayback/Archive] JVC RX-7020VBK INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib ([Wayback] PDF)
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Jvc Compulink Control Cable are just mono mini audio jacks
Posted by jpluimers on 2023/03/10
- [Wayback/Archive] Jvc Compulink Control Cable | Home Theater Forum
The jvc compulik cables are mono 1/8 inch miniplugs. You can get them at radio shack. Hope this helps.
- [Wayback/Archive] JVC “Compulink” cables… – Ars Technica OpenForum
I’ve got an ancient JVC CD player hooked up to an old JVC receiver. The cable, which came original with the CD player, looks like mono mini-jack to me. The CD player advertises itself as Compu Link-1 and the receiver advertises itself as Compu Link-3, and the both function as expected.
I can’t help you with the configuration, but you should have the right cables and Compu Link is at least partly backwards compatable.
- [Wayback/Archive] Hacking Wired Remote Control Jacks Into A/V Equipment
–jeroen
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Add AirPlay to Your Classic Stereo with an Old Apple TV – TidBITS
Posted by jpluimers on 2022/09/19
[Wayback/Archive.is] Add AirPlay to Your Classic Stereo with an Old Apple TV – TidBITS which has a good description including a list of needed parts:
- Second- or third-generation Apple TV
- Power cable
- TOSLINK Digital-to-Analog (D/A) Converter
- Pair of RCA Cables
These are only needed the first time to setup the Apple TV 2nd or 3rd generation:
- HDMI Cable
- Remote
Note that the Apple TV 4th generation or Apple TV 4K devices won’t work: they lack a TOSLINK interface.
You can work around this by using an HDMI audio extractor [Wayback/Archive.is]. Some can provide S/PDIF / TOSLINK output, others can directly do line out (so you do not need the above TOSLINK D/A converter):
- [Wayback/Archive.is] Amazon Basics – Audio-Extractor-Konverter, HDMI auf HDMI + Audio: Amazon.de: Elektronik & Foto
- [Wayback/Archive.is] Amazon.com: Tendak 4K x 2K HDMI to HDMI and Optical TOSLINK SPDIF + 3.5mm Stereo Audio Extractor Converter HDMI Audio Splitter Adapter(HDMI Input, HDMI + Digital/Analog Audio Output) : Electronics
Usually the Apple TV 2nd or 3rd generation solution is way cheaper, as they go for very little money on second hand sites.
–jeroen
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Na migratie van XS4ALL naar KPN zijn al je telefoon-doorschakelingen weg: hoe dit te herstellen (spoiler: de on-line aanwijzingen kloppen niet)
Posted by jpluimers on 2022/09/02
In het kader van “kunnen dingen bij ons nooit eens normaal gaan?” het korte antwoord: nee.
Voorbeeld:
Voor de migratie van XS4ALL naar KPN hadden diverse telefoondoorschakelingen in gebruik (met name vertraagd doorschakelen: individuele nummers in ons huishouden gingen vertraagd door naar de bijbehorende mobiele nummers).
Na de migratie waren die allemaal weg. Het duurde even voor we daarachter waren omdat sinds de corona-periode vrijwel altijd iemand thuis is.
Kort en goed: we kamen er dus achter toen er niemand thuis was en we een opmerking kregen onbereikbaar te zijn (door iemand die ons mobiele nummer niet had).
Herstellen was ingewikkelder dan bedacht, want als je deze voor de hand liggende stappen van XS4ALL en KPN volgt kom je met een kluitje in het riet terecht:
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A few ways to reset a Samsung MU6100 55″ TV
Posted by jpluimers on 2022/02/18
Some interesting tidbits to reset a UE55MU6100 or similar TV from [Wayback/Archive.is] We have a 2 week old Samsung mu6100 55″ tv which up until an:
- Soft reset: Unplug the TV from the wall, hold down the power button on the rear of the TV for 10 seconds, then plug it back in and turn it on.
- The power button is on the backside : it’s the middle part of the 4-arrow-button.
- Factory reset: power off the TV, and hold down up, down and power buttons together for about 10 seconds, then releasing them when the Samsung Logo shows up.
- Reset to engineer menu: put the TV in standby, then press the info, menu, mute and power buttons on the remote
–jeroen
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Better disconnect your Samsung TVs from the internet, as they can remotely disable them for whatever reason they see fit
Posted by jpluimers on 2021/08/25
Oh nice: [Wayback/Archive.is] Samsung can remotely disable their TVs worldwide using TV Block.
This means:
- In the future, Samsung can block them for whatever reason they see fit
- This is bound to be exploited somehow (see [Archive.is] Jilles🏳️🌈 on Twitter: “Exploit, when? … “)
Disconnected, any apps needing internet connection won’t run.
Those apps usually work more reliable on an Apple TV or similar device that plays over HDMI anyway.
In addition, it will also prevent Samsung to show adds on your TV.
So disconnecting it is a win-win-win situation.
Note: you could already block apps and adds, see:
- [Archive.is] Updated list of domains to block Samsung smart TV ads? : HomeNetworking
- [Archive.is] YSK if you own a Samsung smart TV that has ads, you can block them by adding ads.samsung.com to your block list on your internet router : YouShouldKnow
- [Wayback/Archive.is] PiHoleBlocklist/SmartTV.txt at master · Perflyst/PiHoleBlocklist
Maybe those blocks also block blocking.
–jeroen
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