Hardcore Computist was a technically oriented magazine that mostly covered the Apple II. It was controversial for its emphasis on circumventing the disk-based copy protection of the time. The August 1988 issue includes:
Editorial
Bugs
Most Wanted Softkeys
Features
Mixing ProDOS with Thexder - Here's how to put Thexder on a disk with ProDOS.
Infocom Decoder Revisited - Here's how to add semi-automatic decoding to the Infocom Decoder. No more tedious hand decoding.
Cracking on the IIe - Another look at using the auxiliary memory on the IIe to remove copy protection.
Might & Magic Revisited - More information on what's where and how to get a little more. Also included, a complete item list with the various equipping/use effects and bonuses.
Might & Magic Character Editor - Some much needed help for the adventurer in a neat and easy to use format.
