Author Archives: robertwilkie

Simple binder clip LED throwie

Posted on August 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Simple build off of the old LED throwie concept.  Nice thing here is a built in on/off switch. http://makezine.com/projects/led-binder-clip-bling/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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I can see the custom local deliver apps already

Posted on August 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Uber just opened up its API’s to developers (have to sign up from the looks of it) to use its services.  I can just see the next wave of apps that use this now.  Instant local flower delivery perhaps.  Could … Continue reading →

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How to un-dumbify Ubuntu

Posted on August 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

I have to agree with most hardcode linux users, ubuntu has gone a little to far “simplifying” the UI (gnome).  However there is a nice write-up below how to add stuff back in to ubuntu. Me…I switched to Mint. http://www.howtogeek.com/194900/use-these-tools-to-change-settings-removed-from-ubuntu-and-gnome/

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Xerox Employees are ~16% happier this year

Posted on August 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

According to careerbliss, Xerox employees are over 16% happier than they where a year ago.  Of course they only have a really small sampling of reviews.  Anyone what to wiegh in on this? http://www.forbes.com/sites/kathryndill/2014/08/21/the-companies-with-the-biggest-jumps-in-employee-happiness/    

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Xerox Stock, the highest its been in 5 years

Posted on August 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Up to 13.62 the last time I checked.  It hasn’t been this high since the current CEO took over. http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=XRX+Interactive#symbol=XRX;range=5y  

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PC variable speed battery powered fan

Posted on August 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build with a controller for the fan.  Not so sure I would use a 555 for this, but whatever works right.  Looks like $8 in parts (assuming the fan is free).  But if you are like me, you already … Continue reading →

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Hack 22 Internet of Things

Posted on August 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Cool video from defcon (only 1/2 way thru right now).  They authors are going thru a bunch of different hacks to get into firmware and such of embedded devices (different ones) to control them.  Some require physical access to UART … Continue reading →

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Yeah, you can now watch netflix in Linux

Posted on August 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Without hacking the heck out of it. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/can-now-watch-netflix-linux-natively-heres-how/  

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Need some help cleaning up your resume?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

According to this article, you should use tagcloud, which will point out words you use too much (or just should not use) in your resume.  I haven’t tried it out myself, but its worth looking at in the future. http://lifehacker.com/use-a-tag-cloud-to-check-what-you-need-to-change-in-you-1503627789?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29 … Continue reading →

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Bluetooth Stepper Motor controller

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author took a stepper our of a printer, a home built arduino, a bluetooth module, and make a wireless stepper controller from it.  Me…I think basic RF might be a cheaper route to go. http://trandi.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/stepper-motor-bluetooth-serial-driver/

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