Monthly Archives: February 2014

I see a possible mothers day present

Posted on February 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

Yes yes, its early to be thinking about that.  But with me, I need to think early.  This is a pretty simple build but getting the balance right could be a little tricky. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Companion/

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Venmo, now lets you pay folks nearby

Posted on February 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK what is Venmo?  Well its a new one on me too, its a payment app to help pay people in your contacts list.  Now it lets you pay folks that are nearby (my security senses are tingling here).  The … Continue reading →

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PtH still a problem with Windows 8.1

Posted on February 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

PtH (Pass the Hash) is a known problem in windows, and other systems, where the hash can be taken from a system and used to authenticate the user to other systems. Supposedly this was fixed in Windows 8.l.  According to … Continue reading →

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Running an Amtel (arduino) without a Crystal

Posted on February 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author does a nice job on writting up how to use an internal clock with the Amtel chip, eliminating the need for a coupld of cap’s and a crystal.  I haven’t tried this myself, but it would be worth … Continue reading →

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Drawing with an R/C car

Posted on February 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK this was just too much to not post up.  I can totally see building this simple hack for kids to draw on the street.  Maybe get them interesting in tech too.  Only difference is I think you could get … Continue reading →

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Neat LED bracelet

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice LED bracelet that the author first 3D printed.  Then added an atiny and an accelerometer so you could change the LED lights/pattern by shaking it.  Down side…the material to build this is a bit pricey.  And you need a … Continue reading →

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Another Hacked Lawnmower

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

You have to go an check out the video of this lawnmower.  basically this is a full-blown lawnmower (gas powered cutter) with 2 drive motors in front and casters in the back to move it around.  The thing moves pretty … Continue reading →

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Xerox to Furlough (layoff) workers again

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

Apparently the services end of Xerox (i.e. ACS) will be going thru some layoffs and downsizing according to memo’s leaked to the press.  Interesting switch since most of the time its been the technology group that goes thru blanket layoffs … Continue reading →

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Another fluff article on Xerox’s CEO

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

  Basically going over the rags to riches story of Ursula Burns.  Some interesting quotes at the end of the article thought. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/bluesky/hub/chi-lean-in-ursula-m-burns-bsi-hub,0,3808337.htmlstory  

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A fob to clone your credit cards

Posted on February 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK I am a little leery of this product.  It basically clones the RFID of your credit cards (If I understand it correctly) and then you only have one keychain fob that you can use for cards.  Yeah…so, I get … Continue reading →

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