Monthly Archives: December 2013

$40 for a 15 minute talk with a Doc

Posted on December 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

For US/UK based residents, apparently for $40 you can get 15 minutes of a doctors time over the internet via video/phone.  I wonder if I can write that off? http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/us-based-doctor-on-demand-launches-medical-consultation-service-4015-minutes/

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Browser Fingerprinting via SSL

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another interesting article.  The author points out how to fingerprint a browser (thus ID a browser) based on the SSL hello from the client.  Yet another way to help figure out what it coming to your server. http://isc.sans.edu/diary/Browser+Fingerprinting+via+SSL+Client+Hello+Messages/17210

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DIY Bluetooth Speaker

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice speaker, but I wonder about the authors claims at $15.  The two speakers are 7.50 each, add in the components and I see about 30-40 dollars. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bluetooth-Speaker-PartyBar/

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Linux.Darlloz Worm Targets x86 Linux PCs & Embedded Devices

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, the author seems more concerned about linux based routers but printers and MFD’s would fit this profile as well. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2013/12/linux-darlloz-worm-targets-x86-linux-pcs-embedded-devices/

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Time Warner Cable Open To Including Netflix On Its Set-Top Boxes

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow, how things change.  Time warner was fighting against other streaming companies and now…its joining them.  Could this lead to a model change for TW? http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/12/time-warner-cable-open-to-including-netflix-on-its-set-top-boxes/?utm_source=mainrss

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Ultrabright LED Emergency Lamp

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple and straightforward build LED light.  Not so sure about putting a hot cree LED on a lithium battery thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultrabright-LED-Emergency-Lamp/

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Transforming an old PC box into a mini-indoor grow system. Transformar la caja de un viejo PC un sistema mini-indoor de cultivo.

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

After I stopped laughing, I thought this is a pretty good idea.  Its self contained, easy to store, and fire resistant. http://www.instructables.com/id/Transforming-an-old-PC-box-into-a-mini-indoor-grow/  

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Some analysts predicting Xerox to got to $15

Posted on December 11, 2013 by robertwilkie

It seems some analysts are predicting Xerox stock could get to $15 dollars a share. http://www.wkrb13.com/markets/238086/xerox-corp-given-new-15-00-price-target-at-argus-xrx/  

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Xerox going to do taxes in KY too now

Posted on December 11, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well tobacco taxes that is.  Seems to be a new tread for Xerox for government based services.  Handling taxes. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-helps-kentucky-department-of-revenue-to-enhance-tobacco-excise-tax-collections-2013-12-10?reflink=MW_news_stmp

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Has Xerox’s CEO cloned herself

Posted on December 11, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about GM’s new CEO, Mary Barra, from the sounds of it, she has a similar story to Urusla Burns. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/wp/2013/12/10/with-mary-barra-appointment-gm-joins-yahoo-ibm-xerox-with-a-woman-in-charge/

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