Author Archives: robertwilkie

Interesting, Subways app sounds like the did a good job with Security

Posted on July 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like a security researcher type tried to reverse engineer Subway’s phone app.  And found it a bit difficult to do. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/13/someone_at_subway_is_a_serious_security_nerd

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Make a PVC pipe look like wood

Posted on July 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

HAHAHAHA…too funny and from a distance, it does looki like wood.   I’ll have to remember this when I want to make some walking sticks. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-PVC-Look-Like-Wood/

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Using Mint Bills to …well pay bills

Posted on July 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about Mint Bills, a tool the help with paying bills out on time.  It looks like the basics are free…so I am not sure if you pay more for advanced features, or they just get to sell of … Continue reading →

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Google opensources a bluetooth beacon protocol

Posted on July 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting, Google put out a open-source bluetooth module for creating bluetooth beacons called Eddystone.  I know Apple tried this a few years back.  But…now we have bluetooth low energy, and this is “free” to build on.  So….It could go somewhere.  … Continue reading →

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How to pull the wifi password off a computer

Posted on July 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is worth bookmarking.  Have you forgotten that ultra complicated wifi password you setup, well here are some ways (have to run as admin or sudo depending on the system) to get it from the computer. Linux security find-generic-password -ga … Continue reading →

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Nice build to convert old CDROM drives into a laser engraver

Posted on July 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have seen these builds before, but not as nice looking as this one.  All stuff you print out for the build too. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150709-thingiverse-user-creates-an-amazing-3d-printed-photon-laser-engraver.html

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OK going to do this too

Posted on July 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice hack where the author adds tie downs to his car via old straps and bolting them into the pre-existing bolts under the hood and other spots.  Guess what I am going to do to my car. http://hackaday.com/2015/07/12/adding-tie-down-points-to-almost-any-car/

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Make a copy of a key with a gift card and a handle

Posted on July 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

Basically you do a transfer of the key pattern with soot from the candle on the key, and cut out the shape on the card and use a screwdriver to turn it in the lock. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-open-a-lock-HACK-PLASTIC-CARD-/

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Interesting PC build for a gaming system

Posted on July 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

I was looking at building a new computer since the old one…is…well old.  Its a nice build and the most expensive bit is the video card ($200), so if I reuse case, and cheap out on the card for now, … Continue reading →

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Tutorial on the NRF24L01 2.4 Ghz transmitter

Posted on July 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

I wanted to bookmark this write-up cause these boards are cheap, and a good way to add wireless comm’s to an arduino project.  BUT…not alot of good info out there about them. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Remote-Using-24-Ghz-NRF24L01-Simple-Tutor/

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