Monthly Archives: February 2016

How to fix H-1B

Nice article.  And points out the biggest problem with the visa, is its being used to send jobs to lower paying folks via outsourcing contract houses.  I like how the article shows those on the visa that are hired direct … Continue reading

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I need this lady to come over and setup my shop

I actually been watching her blog for a year now, found this article online about her build for storing all her tools (power tools too) on the wall.  Pretty impressive stuff. http://makezine.com/2016/02/07/shop-organization-projects-with-april-wilkerson/

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Things to print out for V-Day

Got a 3D Printer, print out your valintine something special.  Here are 10 ideas in the article to print out.  I like the cookie cutter and the LED heart ones myself. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2016/02/11/the-best-3d-printable-objects-for-this-valentines-day/

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Heck with card skimmers, just tap the network

OK I am a little concerned here.  First they criminals are using basically a router box to sniff the traffic off the ATM.  But…shouldn’t that traffic be encrypted and verified (signed) so the data is useless.  I have a feeling … Continue reading

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Sigh, even Motorola can’t get Security right

This is just sad, the article covers a conference talk that goes over several IoT cameras that have so many holes in them that its crazy.  The motorola one (which is just a re-branded one by Binatone), sends alot of … Continue reading

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Make a vise for you workmate bench

Yes I know you can use a workmate as a vise already.  But this extends the sides up nicely and only uses the workmate bit as a table to mount it.  My 2 cents, I would go a step farther … Continue reading

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A DIY tube bender

Well this looks cooler than the pipe bender you can get at home depot for $35 dollars.  As long as you have a welder to put the handle on you should be good to go…oh and the loop to bend … Continue reading

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Turn an old fridge to an outdoor cooler/patio table on wheels

Interesting build.  The author took an old non-working fridge, made it into a giant cooler box on wheels with pallet wood for the top/sides, and 1by4s underneath to hold casters.  Oh…it also have a drain put in. http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Rustic-Cooler-From-Broken-Refrigerator-and/

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OK not so sure this qualifies as a 3D printed gun

Article covers a guy that build a pistol, that basically has all the innards of a glock.  But the exterior is 3D printed design.  So the “shell” for the gun is 3D printed, but all the working parts are normal … Continue reading

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OK so maybe VR games are good thing

Interesting how the author got a workout from playing a VR game.  This could be a game changer with kids in the future.  Heck with us adults too. http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/04/im-too-out-of-shape-for-virtual-reality/

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