Author Archives: robertwilkie

Using security cameras for DDOS

Posted on October 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

You have to love the IoT’s.  Apparently a bunch of security cameras at a mall where compromised and used as part of a DDOS attack.  One security group caught on that some of the cameras where down the street and … Continue reading →

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Hack the fitbit to get into the network

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article where apparently it was found how to hack into a fitbit via bluetooth, and use that to piggyback maleware onto the machine when the fitbit sunk with it.  Its a bit of a tails case backdoor.  What are … Continue reading →

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Make you own Homemade CNC nut

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author basically built a form, and melted the plastic to the form to make a CNC nut.  The plus to this is the “nut” is built inside the form vs a 3D printed method where … Continue reading →

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Nice looking concrete pot build

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build where the author uses leaves to make patterns on the concrete.  I wonder how many attempts to make the pots he did before succeeding. http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-flower-pot-with-embedded-leaf-motif/?ALLSTEPS

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Xerox CEO went to an exclusive conference

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

Xerox’s CEO, Ursula Burns, Got to go to an exclusive, invite only, conference for the rich and powerful a few weeks back.  Called teh Allen & Company Conference.  Guess they are a big private investment company that puts it on … Continue reading →

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The Xerox Layoff Rumor Mill

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this by accident.  Its a site dedicated to rumors of layoffs and such with companies.  Xerox has a section.  What I found interesting was a bunch of references about Xerox killing off its 401K program for its … Continue reading →

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Xerox Work, to Loss Money

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

How did I miss this article?  The author basically is poking fun at Xerox’s new catch phrase (Work to work better).  And in doing so points out several flaws Xerox currently has.  No solutions thought… http://247wallst.com/technology-3/2015/08/28/xerox-work-can-work-better-and-the-art-of-losing-money/

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Xerox CEO was at Fortunes Most Powerful Women Summit

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

Didn’t know they had a summit. ttp://www.zimbio.com/photos/Ursula+Burns/Fortune+Most+Powerful+Women+Summit+Day+2/m2iLFQe5aS8

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So, maybe building a kayak is the way to go.

Posted on October 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have been looking at kayaks since spring. I troll craigslist looking for a used one and sofar, they all have been way over priced, and in many cases, asking more than new (its off season now). Me, I am … Continue reading →

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Make a giant soad bottle hourglass

Posted on October 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Using water, oil, and some straws.  I was looking this over and thinking to myself, I could 3D print the bottle connectors….maybe add some LED’s…. http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquid-Hourglass/?ALLSTEPS

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