Monthly Archives: September 2014

Xerox still researching, more into remote Medical

Posted on September 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting how Xerox seems to be researching into the remote medical field lately. http://medcitynews.com/2014/09/atrial-fibrillation-face/

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Xerox seems to be hiring more temp workers

Posted on September 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Don’t know if you have noticed, but I have that since this year started the announcement for “temp” call center workers by Xerox, typically in the over 100 range, has become popular.  Not sure if this is a new trend … Continue reading →

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Xerox Shorts where up allot in August

Posted on September 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

25% for the month of August…that can’t be good. http://www.mideasttime.com/xerox-corp-short-interest-up-25-7-in-august-xrx/211026/

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Xerox intro’s Juno Care Performance Platform

Posted on September 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

And what is that?  Well if I understand it correctly, its some sort of software that analyzes patient info and care, and recommends areas for improvement.  Which to me would mean areas to save costs…. http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/146295/xerox-xrx-augments-healthcare-analytics-with-juvo-care

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Xerox does mailrooms?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

The Article is about students are angry with Xerox at Brandeis University for taking hours (in line) to get their mail.  What interested me is that Xerox is the group doing the handling of mail for the school (outsourced to them). … Continue reading →

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automatic vent shutoffs with arduino (ish)

Posted on September 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

A father/daughter team basically built a system that is like NEST but for your heat vents.  So it will shut off/open vents as needed, thus saving the costs of heating/cooling your entire house.  Its using some arduino like clone for … Continue reading →

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Disabling RFID on your credit cards

Posted on September 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting write-up on how to disable RFID that is built into most credit cards these days as part of the “tap and pay” method.  Why would you do this, well to keep thieves from wirelessly scanning your wallet of course. … Continue reading →

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How to reset you RPi Password

Posted on September 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to reset the password for your Raspberry Pi, but on the same note, makes me nervous since its pretty easy to do.  Guess encrypting the SD card isn’t in the works. http://www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk/2014/08/how-to-reset-a-forgotten-raspberry-pi-password/

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The Hangurer, nice gizmo you can print out

Posted on September 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

I typically don’t post about things on thingiverse, but this caught my eye, basically its a slidable hanging kit that you use with a pvc pipe.  Since similar stuff costs alot of cash.  This is worth keeping an eye on … Continue reading →

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Waterbottle to supersoaker

Posted on September 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like I missed this kickstarter project, it converts a waterbottle into a pump action supersoaker.  Neat idea, thought a bit pricy when I could just cut a slot in the bottle and squeeze water out.  Still worth keepin and … Continue reading →

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