--- title: "Mark Hertz (@mrkhertz) | Hashnode" description: "I talk about game hacking and cheats for games. Read the latest articles by Mark Hertz on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@mrkhertz" --- @mrkhertz # Mark Hertz @mrkhertz · New York, USA · Joined August 2026 I talk about game hacking and cheats for games ### [Dota 2 Automation: Why It Is Harder Than It Looks](https://gamecheats.hashnode.dev/dota-2-automation-why-it-is-harder-than-it-looks?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Dota 2 automation explained through events, hero states, cooldowns, items, illusions, and the complexity of reliable game-assistance tools. 5 min read · [gamecheats.hashnode.dev](https://gamecheats.hashnode.dev/dota-2-automation-why-it-is-harder-than-it-looks?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/dota-2-automation-why-it-is-harder-than-it-looks/6a6ddefe6063257050d79213) ### [How to Verify a CS2 Tool Download Before Running It](https://gamecheats.hashnode.dev/how-to-verify-a-cs2-tool-download-before-running-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn how to verify a CS2 tool download using official domains, file hashes, Authenticode signatures, permissions, and rollback planning. 5 min read · [gamecheats.hashnode.dev](https://gamecheats.hashnode.dev/how-to-verify-a-cs2-tool-download-before-running-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-verify-a-cs2-tool-download-before-running-it/6a6dddd188c0ffc08aabebb5) ### [External vs Internal CS2 Tools: Architecture Explained](https://gamecheats.hashnode.dev/external-vs-internal-cs2-tools-architecture-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) External vs internal CS2 tools explained through process boundaries, overlays, latency, maintenance, and practical feature trade-offs 5 min read · [gamecheats.hashnode.dev](https://gamecheats.hashnode.dev/external-vs-internal-cs2-tools-architecture-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/external-vs-internal-cs2-tools-architecture-explained/6a6ddbb449c2d535df3125c3)