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I think I saw something like this a few years ago on Kickstarter

Posted on November 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

This basically takes a can of spraypaint and makes a dot-matrix printer with it (oh you are the driver of the can).  I recall a project like this on kickstarter a few years back with an arduino.  I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Build a portable hacking station with RPi

Posted on November 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

Basically you take an RPi, load it with Kali Linux, and run it off the box with a tiny touch LCD (pricey too).  I think rooting a phone maybe a better solution. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-build-a-portable-hacking-station-with-a-raspberr-1739297918

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Xerox a buy at 9?

Posted on November 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

Barclays is putting Xerox a buy at $9.  I wonder if it will go down to that level. http://www.dakotafinancialnews.com/barclays-cuts-xerox-corp-price-target-to-9-00-xrx/585844/

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Xerox docutech 25 years old

Posted on November 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

I hear stories that these things are still running out there too. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151030005178/en/Legacy-Making-Work-Work-Better.-25-Years

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Xerox targets app that targets its parking tickets

Posted on November 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is just too funny, apparently there is an app, fix(?) that will fix your parking tickets.  Well Xerox is making it difficult for the app to fix its automated parking tickets.  Interesting war on tech. http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/controversies/cities-battle-smartphone-app-that-fixes-tickets-151030?news=857741

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How to refill a barbecue lighter

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Basically the more expensive long stemed lighters are the same thing as the 99 cent lighters, so you can pull them both apart and swap tanks. http://lifehacker.com/learn-how-to-refill-a-disposable-extended-reach-lighter-1738793803

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Simple and cheap fishing line spooler

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple setup for a fishing line spooler.  One thing I might do differently is add in a clamp for the pole. http://www.instructables.com/id/Fishing-Line-Spooler/?ALLSTEPS

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Modify a fuse clip to hold a coin cell battery

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a clever hack.  And much cheaper than coin cell battery holders I have seen.  But I am not so sure I would spend the time it would take to make one. http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-mount-holder-for-coin-cell-batteries/?ALLSTEPS

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How to print out your own keys

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting, you first print out tool to measure the different key positions.  Then you go to this site to run the customizer for your key and print it out. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-House-keys/?ALLSTEPS

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Sounds like working for Xerox (or Kodak of B&L) in Rochester is a bad idea

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Article goes on how what used to be the big 3 employers in Rochester NY are all hurting these days.  Mostly due to poor management up top.  And how Rochester citizens are going to pay for it (with jobs and … Continue reading →

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