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Get your Wifi Controlled Lightswitch for $50

Posted on August 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

Belkin has made a lightswitch that can be controlled over wifi and has an android app for it.  For only $50…ouch. I wonder how secure it is. http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/22/belkin-ships-wemo-connected-light-switch-for-50/?

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Hacking a Modlet

Posted on August 2, 2013 by robertwilkie

It seems someone figured out the protocol Modlet users (remote control outlet).  These things are $60 a whack and originally you need to use the Modlet software.  But this is a nice alternative.  I can see doing something to the … Continue reading →

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Free and or Cheap Android Development Training

Posted on August 2, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on where to find some basic training on developing for Android.  I knew about the google one, but Mobile Tuts, Marakana, and Vogella are new to me. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/so-you-want-to-develop-android-apps-heres-how-to-learn/

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Want to learn some of the newer scripting languages

Posted on August 2, 2013 by robertwilkie

You can try out codeacademy.  Its on my list of things to try. http://www.codecademy.com

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Turn anything into a flying drone

Posted on July 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build that basically has you attach 4 propellers to an object and presto, instant flying drone.  No kit for this but you can buy/build all the parts yourself.  A quick eyeball estimation tells me this could be around $400 … Continue reading →

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Krebs under attack again

Posted on July 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow, guess I am glad I am not a full time security researcher and blogger.  Poor Krebs is now being setup for drugs by folks he has out’ed. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/07/mail-from-the-velvet-cybercrime-underground/

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Using at Toilet ballast kit to automatically fill your pool

Posted on July 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

HAHAHAH  I found this one pretty funny, but it does work.  This year I haven’t had to fill the pool too much.  Just the opposite, I find I have to remove water (too much rain).  But if you do have … Continue reading →

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Make a solar heater with Irrigation Hose

Posted on July 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Its been a cool summer in the North East, so my thoughts have been drifting lately towards building one of these again.  Only thing I would do different is use something else besides outdoor zip ties (maybe wire or something … Continue reading →

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Make your own ear drops

Posted on July 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

After buying a little bottle of swimmers ear drops for $5, I can see why I would make my own.  Looks like for $5 I could get a lifetime supply. http://www.instructables.com/id/Swimming-Ear-drops-to-prevent-infections/

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Funny rule for sales

Posted on July 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

This article rings some truth to me, if you see something on sale or discount, if it ends with .09 or .99 in the price, its not really on sale. http://lifehacker.com/know-the-secret-price-codes-at-major-retailers-to-save-921445013

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