Author Archives: robertwilkie

Time to start locking down IoT, BrickerBot bricking IoT devices

Posted on April 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK so if you have an IoT device that for some god forsaken reason has “telnet” running.  This worm will get into it and brick the device (it sounds like it corrupts the filesystem and then its toast).  Not sure … Continue reading →

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Use gmail to send money.

Posted on April 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically they added integration to Google Wallet (android pay) to gmail. https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/14/gmail-for-android-google-wallet-payment-attachments/

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$11? Great where can I buy one?

Posted on April 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

Apparently some researchers in china build a radio relay that can bounce a car remote signal from a pretty far distance to “unlock it” and in some cases allow the person to drive away for $11.  OK thats great, but … Continue reading →

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Interesting opensource test tool

Posted on April 25, 2017 by robertwilkie

Flashback by Linkedin looks like an interesting test tool you can use to test web services that was opensourced…gee a month ago…Looks like its all in java too. LinkedIn open sources Flashback, a tool for mocking internet traffic https://github.com/linkedin/flashback

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Build a ghetto vertical plotter

Posted on April 25, 2017 by robertwilkie

Too funny, the build works thought.  It may look ghetto, but the parts involved are not cheap. https://www.instructables.com/id/SIMPLEST-Arduino-Vertical-Plotter/

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Hacking a pogoplug

Posted on April 25, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting hack, converting a popoplug to use for other purposes.  I have a couple of these things kicking around (replaced with other systems).  SO this maybe a good way to repurpose them. PogoPlug Hacking: A Step by Step Guide to … Continue reading →

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key.me, need an extra set of keys?

Posted on April 25, 2017 by robertwilkie

Not sure if I should be worried, or thrilled at this one.  (Oh and there is a kiosk in Rochester and Buffalo NY).  Basically you upload your keys (pictures) to the website, and when you need a spare, you go … Continue reading →

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Need to make a logo, try these chrome apps

Posted on April 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Yeah I know I need one.  These apps may help there… they look simple enough. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/chrome-apps-help-create-logo/

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Make you own scented candles

Posted on April 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

Hum…this looks pretty easy to do, but is it cheaper than buying one? How To Make Homemade Scented Candles

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A cheap and simple sanding drum

Posted on April 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author takes an old PC fan, breaks the blades off, sands it down a bit, then superglues sandpaper to it.  Pretty simple build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Stronger-Cheaper-DIY-Sand-Drum/

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