Monthly Archives: April 2016

RouterSploit, Metasploit (like) for routers

Posted on April 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting python based tool.  It is used to find security issue with routers.  Sounds like its similar to Metasploit in setup/use.  Haven’t tried it myself thought. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/04/26/pair_publishes_python_framework_for_rapid_router_wrecking/

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OK I want to make these rockets

Posted on April 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this by accident.  You can 3D print the parts to make a giant bottle water rocket. http://www.uswaterrockets.com/research_&_development/3D_Gardena_Nozzle/report.htm

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Make a chain whip

Posted on April 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK its not a weapon.  Its a tool to pull gears off bike wheels.  The tool can get pricey so this is a nice build for one.  Pretty simple, some nails/screws, a board, and an old bike chain. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Chain-Whip-Quick-Easy-and-Free-ish/

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Xerox lays them off, then hires them back?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

So Xerox in Feb 2016 laid off 500+ call center employees in CA, and now, they want to hire 500+ employees at that call center.  I wonder if the “new” jobs come with lower wages.  I know that sounds kindof … Continue reading →

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3D print for a drawingbot

Posted on April 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

A 3D print version of the AxiDraw.  Which is a pretty neat CNC, but costs $450 if you buy the kit from evil scientist.  This route…Oh and the author lists out all the parts…maybe $150 when done. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1517211 Oh here … Continue reading →

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Why use Nginx over Apache

Posted on April 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nginx configures like Apache does, but seems to be a simpler tool to use (at least for me.  And the other plus side, is Nginx uses asynchronous sockets so it can handle more requests per process.  Where Apache spins off … Continue reading →

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Sites to research a car before buying

Posted on April 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

I had heard of most of the sites, but carcomplaints.com and cargurus.com are new to me.   http://lifehacker.com/five-best-car-comparison-sites-1670698359

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Use an old shoe to clean sandpaper

Posted on April 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

Guess the rubber on the shoes helps with cleaning the guck off sandpaper. http://lifehacker.com/clean-and-extend-the-life-of-sandpaper-with-an-old-tenn-1772968052  

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Using Milk and a smartphone to create a 3D scan

Posted on April 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Wow this is one easy and cheap way to take a 3D scan.  Basically the milk slowly drains out of the container, as it does the camera takes pictures and you can “level” like a topology map, the object.  Clever … Continue reading →

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Duck, Xerox stock dropping on earnings report

Posted on April 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Hopefully you did a short sell on your Xerox stock.  Revenue was reported to fall 4.2% this past quarter, and lots of other not so good things announced.  Last I checked the stock price was down around 15%. http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2016/04/25/xeroxs-revenue-falls-4-2.html

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