I found a great site for creating custom QR codes. I had a project a few years back where I had to generate QR codes, so I wrote my own engine. Then I used the .net framework to impose images on top of QR codes using GDI+. The qrhacker.com site does a great job of putting the elements I did a …
This has been a great book so far. Not only is Kevin a very sociable person but he is a very entertaining writer. His stories are amazing. To think that he left some out. http://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Wires-Adventures-Worlds-Wanted/dp/0316037702 Watch is interview with Snubs on Hak5. “23 Questions with Kevin Mitnick” http://hak5.org/episodes/hak5-1017
I saw this article from a group that I am a member of. What a great idea. Some old roller equipment and a low-tech speedometer. What a great event to go to, I would love to watch this in a local GR environment. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/nyregion/cyclists-race-in-bars-going-nowhere-fast-spokes.html?_r=3 Here is a video of one of the final races. Check out the speed they are turning …
I was watching some CES news and ran across a new gadget that I would like to purchase. It looks like I’ll have to wait till March for this one. Only $50 dollars. It is called feedair. http://www.feedair.com I have tried in the past to use the Ambient orb to get something like feedair to work. Weather forecasts, information, etc… I …
UPDATE – Since writing this pfsense has added a package install of SARG. I recommend an updated tutorial of this post – SARG and Pfsense V2. Here is a tutorial on how to setup SARG (http://sarg.sourceforge.net/) – Squid Analysis Report Generator on Pfsense. If you don’t know what any of those words meant then here are some references. SQUID – (www.squid-cache.org): …
I recently purchased an ip camera for the house. I have wanted one for a long time and finally made a purchase. The reason for the camera was to monitor the kids and also the garage. The camera I purchased was a dlink DCS-930L. It was on sale at Best Buy for about $55. The reason I chose this camera was …
I have been having some performance issues with my home firewall. Last year I upgraded my networking to use a Cisco e3000 running tomato firmware. This configuration worked well when I paired it with an airport extreme to be the dedicated wireless access point. I had moved to a dedicated wireless AP as we added more wireless devices in the house. …
I have mentioned before I am not a designer. I can see recognize good design and appreciate how creative minds can put together a cohesive look and feel. However, I can’t do that. These logos were originally created with a specific font in mind, it is amazing how just changing a font can change the logo. When I first read this …
I am a huge fan of Paul Scholes. He recently retired, and was looking to do some management with Manchester United. I saw in the news today that he is making a return to MU. That is just great news. Paul is 37 and still just an amazing player. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1005940/paul-scholes-signs-for-man-united-for-rest-of-season?campaign=rss&source=soccernet&cc=5901
I decided to jail break again. I really like the sbsettings That lets you turn things like wireless, bluetooth, and other features on and off with a simple click. I also use mywi to tether when on the road, since I purchased the app it is very useful. Some of the other reasons to jailbreak are to test out some fun …
My wife went to a seminar today and came back with a good idea. That she and I should have an emergency contact card in our wallet. She also mentioned an ICE contact for our phones. I had not heard of ICE contacts, “In Case of Emergency” – here is a quick blurb from lifehacker – How to add an ICE …
I’ve been looking at upgrading the old commuter and in the process of looking at some custom bikes ran across this site. http://www.cycleexif.com/ What a wonderful collection of some of the best looking bikes available. The site is maintained by Adam Leddin. Keep up the great work.