Monthly Archives: May 2014

A simple brake bell for bikes

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, the author basically attached the bell to the brake cable, so when you pull the brake, the line also pulls the bell trigger.  Pretty simple hack. http://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2014/05/brake-bell.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BikeHacks+%28BikeHacks%29

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Moscrack, multi cluster crack WPA

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting tool, can boot up a machine from CD/USB, have it join your cluster and start cracking a WPA key.  It uses aircrack under the hood. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2014/05/moscrack-cluster-cracking-tool-wpa-keys/

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Cheap $20 Oscilloscope

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK this just went on the list of things to do.  The author took a $15 USB sound card, some resistors, wire, and jacks, and made a simple Oscilloscope out of it.  I have seen folks do this with other … Continue reading →

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Nice write-up on state machines

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on what state machine are and how they work.  I am mixed on state machines, in some cases they are useful.  But I have found over the years that many layer state machines can lead to lots of … Continue reading →

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The Panic button to lock your systems down

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about a python program called Centry Panic that when triggered, will lock down your systems and wipe clean memory.  Original goal is for when the cops come knocking.  My 2 cents, I was thinking more when the thieves come … Continue reading →

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Xerox wins NY 1/2 BILLION dollar Medicaid deal

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox got a big win for NY’s Medicaid contract worth a half a billion dollars.  Hopefully they will do better than the other states that have kicked Xerox out for failure in managing their Medicaid systems. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-27/xerox-said-to-win-estimated-500-million-n-y-medicaid-contract.html

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Good Riddance Xerox from Nevada

Posted on May 23, 2014 by robertwilkie

Not a very flattering article for Xerox.  I am surprised after reading this that Nevada didn’t have the police escort all Xerox personnel to the state border. http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/editorial-good-riddance-xerox-obamacare-exchange

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HP vs Xerox in battle for NY..Medicaid that is

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting that Xerox and HP are back after eachother again, but this time not for printing, but for data processing New York’s Medicaid program for $500 MILLION dollars. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-21/hp-vies-with-xerox-for-500-million-n-y-medicaid-deal.html  

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Xerox in another “secret” report in Baltimore

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Apparently Baltimore had another audit done in secret that found more cameras managed by xerox for stoplights and speeding where having problems. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-ci-speed-cam-update-20140521,0,3565170.story

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Build your own 3D printer with a $200 kit

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Oh and another $30 for shipping, oh and you need a heated bed.  It looks promising, and could be a good way to start into 3D printing.  Personally, I am waiting for some reviews on it before doing anything. http://store.quintessentialuniversalbuildingdevice.com/

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