Monthly Archives: December 2013

Advanced Search for Kickstarter

Posted on December 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

Yeah…its been a pain to navigate around kickstarter for projects.  Most of the time I use some google hacks to search the site.  I also like the reference article (below)  which talks about kicktraq, another interesting site to monitor kickstarter … Continue reading →

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Better check your SD Cards for Security issues

Posted on December 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I check the cards myself for standard stuff, viruses etc.  But never thought about how easy it is to “fake” the size of the card, or that a microprocessor on it could be compromised…or intentionally compromised from the manufacturer.  I … Continue reading →

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Chameleon smartcard emulator

Posted on December 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting hack, the hardware looks pretty nice and compact too.  I should note that there are hundreds of different types of “smartcards” out there, and this is just emulating the contactless ones (and a subset at that).   Still if … Continue reading →

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Removing Rust with Citric Acid

Posted on December 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good write-up on removing rust with citric acid, I know some folks have used vinegar as well. http://www.instructables.com/id/Removing-Rust-with-Citric-Acid/?ALLSTEPS

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How not to Innovate

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good article about how you can kill your innovation in your company.  Point to Xerox and Kodak as prime examples of this. http://forbesindia.com/article/ivey-business-school/six-signs-that-your-innovation-program-is-broken/36609/1

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Blue Dog artist passes away

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK so what does this have to do with Xerox?  Well back in the late 1990s I believe the “Blue Dog” artwork was used in marketing material for Xerox’s low end printers.  And I believe it was pretty successful. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/23/how-3d-systems-just-announced-xerox-acquisition-ex.aspx#.Ur5Lj47iU1w

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Could Xerox be a 3D sleeping giant?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that talks about how Xerox could be a big player with 3D printing with its work with 3D Systems….and how no one seems to know this. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/23/how-3d-systems-just-announced-xerox-acquisition-ex.aspx#.Ur5Lj47iU1w

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Xerox Shafting Retirees

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is an interesting article how Xerox did some …well I would say questionable accounting on retiree pensions for folks that left the company and came back.  Guess for the past 13 years these folks have been trying to sue … Continue reading →

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Xerox Predicted the Internet in Song

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well a jingle actually.  Its pretty funny to listen to, and for the techy folks, surprisingly accurate. http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/12/xerox_jingle/

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Operation Vula – Interesting article in grassroots secure comms

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

I found this article pretty interesting on how folks in the 1980’s in South Africa where hiding communications to others via the phone (touch tone buttons). https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/12/operation_vula.html

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