Author Archives: robertwilkie

Transfer credit info and other stuff thru the speaker of your phone

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Some MS researchers in India figured out you can transmit data over a phone speaker…gee like morse code.  🙂 http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4417/microsoft-research-india-develops-secure-nfc-alternative.html

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Nice article on how to encrypt files

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Most of the items in the article I knew about (truecrypt, bitlocker, etc).  But…I did not know it was build into OpenOffice.  I wonder if LibreOffice has the same thing. http://www.howtogeek.com/170352/how-to-password-protect-files-and-folders-with-encryption/

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Make a belt sander stand

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Unfortunately its a video only.  I like this one (wish it had better directions) than the one linked below it (and in the picture).  Someday I may make one myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Edge-Sander-Belt-sander-Stand/

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Decksrew for Extruder

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

This would be cool if it becomes real  The author theorizes about using a deck screw to move filament thru for 3D printing. http://hackaday.com/2013/08/17/a-deck-screw-extruder/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Possible Kernel Module for SPI on OpenWRT

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Why is this important, well SPI, Serial Preferential Interface, is a great way for something like an arduino to talk to a cheap TP-link router to get network connectivity.  Since its not a standard thing in OpenWRT, the addition of … Continue reading →

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OpenDesk, got a CNC, make your own desk

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this article about a desk plans that are pretty nice that are “opensource” (not sure what the license is yet), that you can download and send to a shopbot/CNC to rip out of plywood.  They look pretty … Continue reading →

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Xerox, looking for callcenter people in PHOENIX

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Now you just read how a bunch of them are getting laid off in N.C., now they need more in Phoenix.  Which makes me wonder why would anyone want to go into this biz for a job if at any … Continue reading →

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I knew it, Xerox = ObamaCare

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

FINALLY, an article that points out what I have been saying, Xerox is going to be the call center for Obamacare.  The article only mentions its doing it for Kentucky for now. http://www.kentucky.com/2013/08/16/2770327/beshear-opens-kentuckys-obamacare.html

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Xerox’s Business Strategy

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting interview (yes another one) with Xerox’s CEO, Ursula Burns.  I found it interesting that she mentions Xerox needs more STEM workers to move into services, but if you look at Xerox’s R&D spending, its at an all time low … Continue reading →

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Xerox Laying off 67 in N.C.

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

I can’t make heads or tails out of Xerox’s call centers.  You would think it might be easier to just re-direct the calls to an existing workforce than to hire/fire constantly. http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2013/08/15/xerox-call-center-in-raleigh-cutting.html  

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