Monthly Archives: April 2013

Adding MAME support to Raspberry Pi

Posted on April 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

One of the more common hacks for the Raspberry Pi is a game controller.  This post goes over converting an MAME board to work with Raspberry Pi.  Its an interesting post as the author talks about integrating old tech (PS/2) … Continue reading →

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Magnetic switch covers

Posted on April 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, but my 2 cents, for $24 its is bit pricey.  I could get a cheap plastic cover at Home Depot for under a buck, and just glue an harddrive magnet to the back. http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20130116/magnetic-light-switch-covers/

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Apps for your Ubuntu Server

Posted on April 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

I have broken down and added a Linux category now.  Since I know so much about it I figured its about time.  Anyways, interesting article that goes over several apps to use to manage a linux Ubuntu server.  Most of … Continue reading →

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Guess NY didn’t want to give Xerox any more handouts

Posted on April 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Xerox/ACS announced they are closing there Utica NY office, about 150 folks that do data processing.  I have noticed that it seems low end services companies that keep things in the US have a tendency to open/close offices like woodchucks … Continue reading →

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Navy blasts drone with Laser Gun

Posted on April 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice video of the Navy’s newest toy that we know about where they use a laser cannon to shoot down a drone. http://gizmodo.com/5994074/watch-a-navy-laser-gun-blast-a-drone-right-out-of-the-sky

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Microsoft going to 2-step authentication

Posted on April 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Sounds like MS is joining google and others in the 2 step auth. http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/09/microsoft-leak-details-plans-for-two-step-authentication-process/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fengadget+%28Engadget%29

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Turn a lamp into a wireless speaker

Posted on April 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is the best design I have seen yet for a wireless speaker into an existing lamp.  BUT at $150 a pop, I’ll stick to wiring in my own for now. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/04/09/turn-most-any-lamp-into-a-wireless-speaker/

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Bike Wheel Dryer

Posted on April 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well an air dryer.  Nice write-up on how to make one (thought its pretty obvious).  Wish the author used something else as an example of what to dry. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Wheel-Laundry-Airer/

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Xerox President in Syracuse NY on Transition

Posted on April 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

I haven’t figured this one out yet, a Pres. from Xerox gave a talk about transforming Syracuse NY for the future.   But Xerox doesn’t really have a presence in SYR…so…should I be reading something between the lines here? http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=882326

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Xerox: on the Plus side

Posted on April 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Stock analysts are saying the stock looks good to be around $9 a share. http://www.forbes.com/sites/dividendchannel/2013/04/08/see-how-xerox-ranks-among-analysts-top-picks-with-strong-buyback-activity/ http://zolmax.com/xerox-stock-rating-reaffirmed-by-argus-xrx/54438/  

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