Monthly Archives: March 2015

Brute forcing iPhone PINS

Posted on March 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting, the authors found that if you time the power on the device right, you can have multiple chances of trying different PINs on an iPhone but cutting its power on each failure before it stores the failure. https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2015/03/brute-forcing_i.html

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Build your own AVR Programmer (multiple types)

Posted on March 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build on how to use one setup to program multiple types of AVR chips.  Its a bit pricy on the build thought. www.instructables.com/id/All-In-One-AVR-Programmer/

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Make your own cord reel

Posted on March 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, the author took a 100 foot extension cord and make a reel with it.  Not so sure I would do the electric box bit.  I think I would just have the other end sticking out here. http://www.instructables.com/id/Extension-Cord-Reel/

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5 Best Encryption Tools

Posted on March 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have been keeping my eye out for an alternative to Truecrypt, and this article has a fork from Truecrypt that sounds promising, Veracrypt.  It looks promising and is cross platform (like Truecrypt was). http://lifehacker.com/five-best-file-encryption-tools-5677725

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How PARC saved Xerox

Posted on March 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about how PARC kept the concept of Laser Printing alive and developed it for Xerox, after Xerox’s own exec staff was killing off the idea.  The author brings up a good point that that invention alone would have … Continue reading →

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Xerox CEO makes #5 on the top 50 Women in Technology

Posted on March 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

I think this is the 5 or 6 year in a row for her. http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2015/03/facebook-cfo-xerox-ceo-among-top-50-women-in-technology

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Want a D&D look to Minecraft, use McDungeon

Posted on March 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like someone had some time on thier hands ane created a Dungeon and Dragon like theme for Minecraft.  Looks pretty neat. http://www.howtogeek.com/212073/add-dungeons-ruins-and-treasure-hunts-to-your-minecraft-world-with-mcdungeon/

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Build your own Aztec Split Pouch Sling

Posted on March 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build and write up.  It covers the building of a sling similar to ones the Aztecs use.  As the author points out, the sling is not the greatest of weapons, but, it can double as a belt … Continue reading →

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How to add a hotspot shortcut to android homescreen

Posted on March 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

I am doing this myself right now.  I hate constantly going thru menu’s to set this up.  This looks much easier to do. http://www.howtogeek.com/211317/how-to-add-a-hotspot-shortcut-to-the-android-home-screen/

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Use RPi for a Steam Box

Posted on March 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

Sounds like a nice way to use a Raspberry Pi as a Steam box to handle video streams. http://lifehacker.com/turn-a-raspberry-pi-2-into-a-cheap-diy-steambox-for-in-1693120019

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