Research

Compiled notes, reports, and documentation on various topics I’ve explored.

Instant Messaging / Chat Logs

• Chat Log Formats - Compiled information on various chat log formats used by (some) current and (mostly) obsolete client programs.
• iMessage chat.db Reference - General reference for the Apple macOS chat.db and iOS sms.db databases, including attachment storage, date encodings, and tools for extracting and archiving iMessage/SMS logs.