Worst Wi-Fi password ever? I think they are taking their clues from the Slashdot.org guys.
Via Dustbury
A jack of many hobbies and a master of none - spending lots of time on amateur/ham radio, running, and technology.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
409Shop Coupons
The 409Shop has a couple of coupons that will be good until 5 January 2016.
I'm translating a bit here:
Spend $50 and get $2 off with code a285cddee597.
Spend $100 and get $5 off with code a41c8c479a94.
They even have a video tutorial on using the coupons.
I'm translating a bit here:
Spend $50 and get $2 off with code a285cddee597.
Spend $100 and get $5 off with code a41c8c479a94.
They even have a video tutorial on using the coupons.
Baofeng Tech: BTECH UV-5001 & UV-2501 Software
One of my favorite ways to check-out the features of a radio (without actually having my hands on it) is to look at the software. Here are some screenshots for the software for the Baofeng Tech UV-5001 and Baofeng Tech UV-2501 mobile radios.
Menu options:
FM Radio:
Channel memory:
Optional features/settings:
DTMF and tones:
Other/squelch:
Menu options:
FM Radio:
Channel memory:
Optional features/settings:
DTMF and tones:
Other/squelch:
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
OneDrive for Business
So Microsoft is releasing the new and improved OneDrive for Business Next Generation Sync Client (OneDrive.exe), but you have to transition from the old client (groove.exe):
"There currently is no automated, in-place takeover or migration of content from the existing OneDrive for Business sync client to the new OneDrive for Business sync client. So we recommend the following steps for users to complete this transition:
"There are three steps in this process that an IT administrator needs to understand:
"There currently is no automated, in-place takeover or migration of content from the existing OneDrive for Business sync client to the new OneDrive for Business sync client. So we recommend the following steps for users to complete this transition:
- Stop OneDrive site sync on the existing OneDrive for Business sync client
- Rename the local folder previously created by the existing OneDrive for Business sync client
- Set up the new OneDrive for Business sync client to sync to a new local folder"
"There are three steps in this process that an IT administrator needs to understand:
- Add the configuration registry keys to each computer.
- Deploy OneDrive.exe by running the installer (OneDriveSetup.exe) with the /silent command line parameter.
- Run OneDrive.exe with desired command line parameters to launch the process."
It is a quiet week at work. Maybe I should give it a whirl.
Schneier on the DMCA and IoT
Labels:
Big Business,
IoT,
Rights
Monday, December 28, 2015
Amazon Cloud Drive
Unlimited storage for 1 year for $10 using Amazon's Cloud Drive. I've not used the Amazon cloud. Does anyone have any experience with it? OneDrive/Office365 and Dropbox are $70 and $80 respectively for 1 year and 1 TB. (With Office 365, you do get to use Office during that same time frame, so not exactly apples to apples.)
Comcast DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Class Modem
Comcast announces DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit go-live:
Via Business Insider
"The next-generation technology that will deliver gigabit Internet speeds moved from the laboratory to the living room late last month when we installed what we believe to be the world’s first DOCSIS 3.1 modem on a customer-facing network."
"The next-generation technology that will deliver gigabit Internet speeds moved from the laboratory to the living room late last month when we installed what we believe to be the world’s first DOCSIS 3.1 modem on a customer-facing network."
"The beauty of DOCSIS 3.1 is that it is backwards compatible, so no digging up streets or backyards. This technology, when combined with the extensive upgrades we have already completed on our advanced Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial network, will provide more gigabit choices for our customers."While I'd love to have more bandwidth, I don't really need it. If this helps them hold down their costs AND they pass the savings on to me, then I'd be really excited. (And savings could mean no rate increases.)
Via Business Insider
Xiegu X5105
Looks like Xiegu is working on a new model. (Info via the X108 Yahoo Group and the Xiegu X108G & X5105 Facebook page.)
X5105 is a highly portable transmitter receiver working at HF+6m band, with a built-in power output of 5W.
X5105 is a highly portable transmitter receiver working at HF+6m band, with a built-in power output of 5W.
Technical features: double-conversion superheterodyne, fitted with up to 3 lithium batteries of 18,650mAh each.
Expandability
l A standard main unit (embedded with one 8-pole 2.7k-SSB crystal filter)
l An optional high stability, high precision TCXO module
l An optional 500Hz narrow band crystal filter
l An optional plug-in 5W antenna tuner module
Specifications
Antenna impedance 50Ω (BNC)
Modes SSB/CW/AM/FM/FSK
Channels 120
Expandability
l A standard main unit (embedded with one 8-pole 2.7k-SSB crystal filter)
l An optional high stability, high precision TCXO module
l An optional 500Hz narrow band crystal filter
l An optional plug-in 5W antenna tuner module
Specifications
Antenna impedance 50Ω (BNC)
Modes SSB/CW/AM/FM/FSK
Channels 120
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Amateur Radio Weekly Top 10 of 2015
Cale, K4HCK, compiled a list of the top 10 most popular links from his Amateur Radio Weekly newsletter.
I just hope there is some big check that goes along with topping the chart.
Labels:
Ham Radio
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Pelican 1400 Case for $50 - Lightning Sale
Need to build a go-box? Grab the Pelican 1400 Case for $50 during this Amazon deal - about 14 hours left at the time of this post.
Via Reddit
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