Monthly Archives: May 2013

Got a Multi-CPU system, low power, need to crack some passwords?

Posted on May 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

So lets say you have an idle GPU (graphics processor, your video card for example).  And you want to try your hand at cracking some password hashes, where there is an opensource tool for your called hashcat.  In particular OCL-Hashcat-Plus. … Continue reading →

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Use an ATiny ($1) to drive RGB LEDs

Posted on May 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Must be on an LED kick today.  The author uses a ATiny (arduino like) to drive some RGB LEDs, its a nice write-up and worth reading.  I like using this over other CPUs since as the author points out, ATiny’s … Continue reading →

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$1 blinkie throwie

Posted on May 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Its a bit much to spend on a LED throwie, but the difference here is this one blinks (built into the LED). http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinkies-Revisiting-the-LED-Throwie/

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Xerox using big data to hire/fire/promote employees

Posted on May 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

I have heard the stories of the “drunk night postings” on social sites causing issues with getting a job.  But this is a new one for me, not surprising thought.  Companies like Xerox are now using datamining to determine if … Continue reading →

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Slingshot channel, cooling a beer with a slingshot

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Funny experiment.  Takes way too long for me to cool a beer.  Freeze will work for me for now. http://gizmodo.com/how-to-chill-a-beer-with-a-slingshot-509986713  

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Another nice magnet based knife block

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this build, since it involves using hand tools. http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-knife-rack-built-using-hard-drive-magnets/?ALLSTEPS

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Xerox CEO moves up in most powerful woman

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

In case you have not heard, Ursula Burns moved to 14th as the most powerful woman in the US compared to 17th last year. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130522/BUSINESS/305220053/Ursula-Burns-Forbes-powerful-women?nclick_check=1

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A Buy for Xerox?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Stock analyst report on Xerox that indicates its a good buy since they are undervalued, have potential growth in services, and pay out a good dividend.  My 2 cents, I think they are right for the near term (couple of … Continue reading →

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Xerox and Ricoh going after patent troll

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Apparently a patent troll is going after companies that use Scan to PDF features of scanners.  Xerox and Ricoh and going to dispute the patent.  My take, I am OK with patents, but they have a couple of issues.  One … Continue reading →

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Xerox: They just don’t research like they used to

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article gets allot of quotes from veteran researchers, several from Xerox, that companies do not sink the time and cash into long term research anymore, and the US is going to fall behind.  The one “research” bit the article forgot to mention … Continue reading →

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