Writing

How to write API documentation that nobody can use, read, or use as reference.

Azure Active Directory (AAD) has a nifty feature that helps administrators keep tabs on the state of their tenant.

I alluded to this a few days ago, but I have a new role. Starting today, I am back at Microsoft.

Earlier this year I bootstrapped a project called OpenSpartan. Its intent is to primarily fill a gap for those that want to tap into Halo Infinite data - the developers that build tools such as Halo Data Hive and others.

Comes to no surprise if you read my blog or follow me on Twitter that the Halo Infinite API has been somewhat of a focus domain for me for the past year.

If you’ve been following some of my recent work, you might’ve caught my latest blog post on enabling hidden game modes and maps in Halo Infinite. Well, clearly my curiosity got the best of me, because this post is very much a continuation of that story.

How to access hidden maps and game modes in retail Halo Infinite PC game builds with the build manifest.

If you’ve been following me on Twitter, you probably already know that I spend inordinate amounts of time on reverse engineering the Halo Infinite API.

Last year I was upgrading my computer’s power supply unit (PSU) in an effort to prepare for the GeForce RTX 3090. It so happened that I swapped PSU manufacturers as well while I was at it.

Incremental changes for better GPU performance.