Monthly Archives: November 2013

Recycle Plastic Bags Into Rope

Posted on November 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good instructions/article. The original author talks about how to turn plastic bags into a rope that is very strong and waterproof. Me, if I was really bored, I think I would try this out. http://lifehacker.com/recycle-plastic-bags-into-a-strong-waterproof-rope-wit-1473108535?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29 http://www.instructables.com/id/very-strong-shopping-bag-rope-no-tools-needed/

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Howto repair Dead USB Flash Drives

Posted on November 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, I have had a few drives just “die” on me and I usually just toss them out. Never thought its the clock/crystal that could be toast. http://hackaday.com/2013/11/27/repairing-dead-usb-flash-drives/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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ike-scan – Fingerprinting/ID’ing your VPN servers

Posted on November 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK gotta add this to my toolkit. Its a tool that thru IKE queries to a VPN server, it can ID that server. I haven’t tried it out myself yet, but its on the list. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2013/11/ike-scan-discover-fingerprint-ike-hosts-ipsec-vpn-servers/

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Was Your Android Phone Lost or Stolen? This Is What You Can Do

Posted on November 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article goes over 3 different ways to find your phone after its been lost. First one is basically using your google account and device manager. Other two are apps. I would go with google (free). http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/was-your-android-phone-lost-or-stolen-this-is-what-you-can-do/

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Using an RPi to encrypt network connectivity

Posted on November 26, 2013 by robertwilkie

Make an access point with an RPi that can switch to using the TOR network on the outbound. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/06/thumb-your-nose-at-the-nsa-with-raspberry-pi/

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A 20-30 Dollar circuit pen

Posted on November 26, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK I am in for this kickstarter project. Basically its a pen that can write conductive ink. Yeah I know this stuff has been out before, but the claim to fame here is cost and quick drying time. It looks … Continue reading →

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Arduino library for PWM of DC motors

Posted on November 26, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting library. I will have to look at this some more in the future. Basically it will allow you to control 4 motors at a time with PWM (and direction). It looks like its using an L293D to power the … Continue reading →

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foot powered lathe

Posted on November 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting hand…err foot powered wood lathe build. Using old tech (heavy flywheel). http://blog.makezine.com/2013/04/26/a-foot-powered-lathe/

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Xerox CEO wanted more kids

Posted on November 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

I can’t figure out reporters. They don’t ask these exec’s tough hitting questions, but cheezy ones like in the interview below for Xerox’s CEO (one regret was not having more kids). Sigh… http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2013/10/17/fortune-most-powerful-women-summit/3003531/

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Good to see US Gov’mnt propping up PARC

Posted on November 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

Dept. of Energy selected PARC to develop some sort of sensor for 1.8 million dollars. http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/11/19/u_s_department_of_energy_selects.htm

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