[![[mindtricks_logo.webp]]](<mindtricks_logo.webp>) Hey, I'm **Derek [(@d4rkwyng)](https://x.com/d4rkwyng)** — passionate about **NetSec**, **Retro Gaming & Computing**, and **Crypto**. This is my hub for clever hacks, projects, and insights: - **[[#🚀 Projects|Projects]]** - **[[#🎨 Portfolio|Portfolio]]** - **[[#📘 Tutorials|Tutorials]]** - **[[#📝 Blog|Blog]]** --- # 🚀 Projects ### [[projects/fyrebot/about|FyReBoT]] FyReBoT was a project started in January of 2003. The program is a chat client for Blizzard's battle.net, written in Visual Basic and originally built on Skywing and Yoni’s Battle Net Logon Server (BNLS). I spent countless hours shaping this into exactly the tool I wanted. ### [[projects/fyrechat/about|FyreChat]] FyreChat is a Binary Chat application evolved from the [[projects/fyrebot/about|FyReBoT]] source. It provides a streamlined interface for connecting to battle.net while emulating an official Blizzard client. ### [[projects/sierra-classic-launcher/about|Sierra Classics Launcher]] A custom launcher replacing the original 2006 Vivendi interfaces for Space Quest, King’s Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, and Police Quest collections. Fully customizable for launching any classic game. ### [[code|Code]] Assorted code projects I developed, mostly as part of coursework. --- # 🎨 Portfolio ### [[evga-precision|EVGA Precision]] While beta testing **EVGA Precision** (by Unwinder, Author of RivaTuner), I created custom skins using his template to expand the program’s options. Impressed by my work, **EVGA hired me** to design official skins for several of their products, including the **EVGA RTX 280/290, RTX 290, and 790i**. ### [[msi-afterburner|MSI Afterburner]] [Guru3D](http://www.guru3d.com/ "Guru3D") commissioned me to create a skin on [MSI](http://msi.com/ "MSI")'s behalf in April 2013 based on their [Dragoon Army](https://web.archive.org/web/20181223042338/http://dragoonarmy.msi.com:80/ "MSI - Dragoon Army") product line.  Originally they only requested the red version (shown below), but ended up using all the color variations I provided.  Created in Photoshop CS6.  Each skin contains 73 bitmaps. ### [[sao|Shitty Add-Ons]] For Defcon 26, I worked on some SAOs (Shitty Add-Ons) that would plug into support badges and receive commands to turn on and off specific LEDs. ### [[wallpapers|Wallpapers]] Collection of wallpapers I've created. --- # 📘 Tutorials ### [[rivatuner-20|RivaTuner v2.0]] Guide for Rivatuner v2.0. (Mirror: [Guru3D](https://www.guru3d.com/review/rivatuner-20-fan-speed-overclock-guide/)) ### [[rivatuner-202|RivaTuner v2.02]] Updated v2.02 guide. ### [[rivatuner-207|RivaTuner v2.07-11]] Updated v2.07-11 guide. --- # 📝 Blog [![[20251120 - site update|]]](20251120%20-%20site%20update)