Monthly Archives: September 2013

Xerox EZ-Pass going to Texas

Posted on September 23, 2013 by robertwilkie

Xerox got a 100 million dollar, 5 year deal with Texas to basically manage there toll plazas.  So another state goes to the EZ Pass route.  I wonder if Texas/Xerox will be spying on ezpass users in Texas too? http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/09/23/xerox-awarded-five-year-tolling-and-customer-servi/

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How to Get a Tethered Android Connection.

Posted on September 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good article on two alternatives to getting tethered access with your phone to a laptop.  First one is a commercial based solution that you can get a free sample, or pay for the full version.  You do not need to … Continue reading →

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Secrecy and the Generation Gap

Posted on September 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

I put this under software development as well since the article highlights issues that are with S.D. industry too. The problem the article points out is todays “secrecy” is dependent on contractors and folks that know they no longer have … Continue reading →

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RC Android Bluetooth Sumobot [Ultimate DIY!]

Posted on September 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building a sumo battle bot and how to do it on the cheap.  The author also points out some other areas for saving money too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-Bluetooth-Sumobot-Ultimate-DIY-/

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High-Skill Immigration Reform Dead for 2013

Posted on September 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

I can’t say I am shedding any tears over this since it looked like it was going to be the solution to just “up” the H1B visas (so send even more tech jobs overseas).  My 2 cents, green cards or … Continue reading →

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Sending data over Bluetooth Low Energy with a cheap nRF24L01+ module

Posted on September 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting write-up on how to use a $4-5 dollar bluetooth module for communication and keeping the power consumption down. http://hackaday.com/2013/09/21/sending-data-over-bluetooth-low-energy-with-a-cheap-nrf24l01-module/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29 http://dmitry.gr/index.php?r=05.Projects&proj=15&proj=11.%20Bluetooth%20LE%20fakery

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Make a fort in a can

Posted on September 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, basically you build a blower with a can and its inflates some sheets. http://m.instructables.com/id/Portable-Fort-in-a-Can/

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Make you own copper pipe boat

Posted on September 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Basically a Steam engine of sorts to power a toy boat.  Neat idea to try out with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Pipe-Boat/  

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Xerox CEO back in USA, meeting with Obama

Posted on September 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

It must have been dark purple day at the WhiteHouse (UB, purple sport jacket, Pres, purple tie,  etc etc etc) What they failed to mention is “what” we are exporting out of the US.  (Well we know, jobs for one … Continue reading →

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Even you can become a credit card scammer

Posted on September 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is so funny, now you can hack a POS system so it sends the pin and the card number to you right to your phone. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/16/tampered_pos_market_surfaces/

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