Monthly Archives: October 2015

The Xerox Layoff Rumor Mill

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this by accident.  Its a site dedicated to rumors of layoffs and such with companies.  Xerox has a section.  What I found interesting was a bunch of references about Xerox killing off its 401K program for its … Continue reading →

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Xerox Work, to Loss Money

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

How did I miss this article?  The author basically is poking fun at Xerox’s new catch phrase (Work to work better).  And in doing so points out several flaws Xerox currently has.  No solutions thought… http://247wallst.com/technology-3/2015/08/28/xerox-work-can-work-better-and-the-art-of-losing-money/

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Xerox CEO was at Fortunes Most Powerful Women Summit

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

Didn’t know they had a summit. ttp://www.zimbio.com/photos/Ursula+Burns/Fortune+Most+Powerful+Women+Summit+Day+2/m2iLFQe5aS8

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So, maybe building a kayak is the way to go.

Posted on October 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have been looking at kayaks since spring. I troll craigslist looking for a used one and sofar, they all have been way over priced, and in many cases, asking more than new (its off season now). Me, I am … Continue reading →

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Make a giant soad bottle hourglass

Posted on October 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Using water, oil, and some straws.  I was looking this over and thinking to myself, I could 3D print the bottle connectors….maybe add some LED’s…. http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquid-Hourglass/?ALLSTEPS

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Add a simple fan to your RPi

Posted on October 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I haven’t had to do this with any of my RPi’s….yet.  But this is a cheap way to add a fan too cool off the RPi.  Not so sure about it being a temp fix (I can see this … Continue reading →

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So why are we going with chip based credit cards?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting hack where the criminals found a way to bypass the pin needed in Europe’s chip and pin cards.  Here in the USA we are switching to chip and signature cards (basically just chip cards).  Which would make it a … Continue reading →

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Build an arduino based home security system

Posted on October 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  But…I think if I was going this far, this would be part of a bigger setup.  Still worth bookmarking for now. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-simple-arduino-alarm-system/

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The Palm Pistol

Posted on October 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, its a single shot .38 pistol that has a trigger up top that you squeeze with your thumb.  Its market is for elderly that can’t hold a normal gun.  I’m thinking carpel tunnel folks could use … Continue reading →

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A no-weld single wheel bike trailer

Posted on October 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Its cheap, recycles parts from an old bike Actually 2 bikes) and anyone can make it. The directions are a bit light on the hitch bit, and I think I would do a few bits differently.  … Continue reading →

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