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Xerox reviews in Glassdoor going up a bit

Posted on January 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting to see that the ratings on Glassdoor for Xerox are doing a bit better.  The positive reviews seem to mostly be coming from sales and sales support.  I wonder if things are picking up for Xerox then (thus sales … Continue reading →

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Hack Uses USB drives To Steal Money

Posted on January 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one, basically the hackers cut a hole into the ATM near where the PC (yes its usually a desktop running windows) is located.  And then insert a thumb drive and compromise the box. … Continue reading →

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A brushbot with markers

Posted on January 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

Scribbler the Drawing Robot is basically a big brushbot with markers for feet that bounce around and draw.  Interesting kit (for $26 + shipping), but I think I could make it for $0 which would be much better. http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20131231/scribbler-drawing-robot/

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Advanced Search for Kickstarter

Posted on December 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

Yeah…its been a pain to navigate around kickstarter for projects.  Most of the time I use some google hacks to search the site.  I also like the reference article (below)  which talks about kicktraq, another interesting site to monitor kickstarter … Continue reading →

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Better check your SD Cards for Security issues

Posted on December 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I check the cards myself for standard stuff, viruses etc.  But never thought about how easy it is to “fake” the size of the card, or that a microprocessor on it could be compromised…or intentionally compromised from the manufacturer.  I … Continue reading →

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Chameleon smartcard emulator

Posted on December 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting hack, the hardware looks pretty nice and compact too.  I should note that there are hundreds of different types of “smartcards” out there, and this is just emulating the contactless ones (and a subset at that).   Still if … Continue reading →

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Removing Rust with Citric Acid

Posted on December 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good write-up on removing rust with citric acid, I know some folks have used vinegar as well. http://www.instructables.com/id/Removing-Rust-with-Citric-Acid/?ALLSTEPS

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How not to Innovate

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good article about how you can kill your innovation in your company.  Point to Xerox and Kodak as prime examples of this. http://forbesindia.com/article/ivey-business-school/six-signs-that-your-innovation-program-is-broken/36609/1

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Blue Dog artist passes away

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK so what does this have to do with Xerox?  Well back in the late 1990s I believe the “Blue Dog” artwork was used in marketing material for Xerox’s low end printers.  And I believe it was pretty successful. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/23/how-3d-systems-just-announced-xerox-acquisition-ex.aspx#.Ur5Lj47iU1w

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Could Xerox be a 3D sleeping giant?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that talks about how Xerox could be a big player with 3D printing with its work with 3D Systems….and how no one seems to know this. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/23/how-3d-systems-just-announced-xerox-acquisition-ex.aspx#.Ur5Lj47iU1w

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