Category Archives: Interesting

Things I find Interesting or peak my interest

Hey Ted Cruz, You’re Holding Your Gun Backwards

Posted on November 3, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

Staunch gun rights advocate Ted Cruz is here seen holding a shotgun while being interviewed by CNN. Can you see what he’s doing wrong? That’s right, he’s violating the first two rules of gun safety. When you learn to shoot, … Continue reading →

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Watch this mega machine erect a bridge

Posted on October 30, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

There’s a lot of moving parts when it comes to the construction of a bridge. Like, how do you build a bridge without the help of a bridge? The easiest way? This SLJ900 machine. It moves in coordinated parts to … Continue reading →

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Reader IT Horror Story: When Bad Managers Go Rabid

Posted on October 29, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

Ever work for a manager who gets meaner the more they don’t know? Ever gone to HR, only to realize they are not on your side? One commenter’s experience doing IT for a law firm drives a life lesson home: … Continue reading →

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How to Build a Portable Hacking Station with a Raspberry Pi and Kali Linux

Posted on October 29, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

Cracking Wi-Fi passwords, spoofing accounts, and testing networks for exploits is all fun enough, but if you want to take the show on the road, you’ll want an easily portable rig. Enter Kali Linux and the Raspberry Pi. Read More… … Continue reading →

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How People Actually Fought With Swords

Posted on October 26, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

From Gladiator to Braveheart, most historical fiction about fighting with swords is kinda wrong, influenced more by performance art than how people actually fought each other with blades. Back to the Source, a documentary about Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), … Continue reading →

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Nike News – The 2015 Nike Mag

Posted on October 22, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

Almost 30 years ago, Nike was asked to collaborate on a movie that would feature scenes set in the futuristic world of 2015. The brand was challenged to imagine sneakers that would suit the inhabitants of the advanced era. The … Continue reading →

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Stop using soap in the shower, says this doctor | BGR

Posted on October 20, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

Here’s something you don’t hear every day: you might be getting too clean when you take a shower. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, the founder of the Digestive Center for Women in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and author of The Microbiome Solution, tells Health.com that … Continue reading →

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Adobe’s Monument Mode Removes People Walking Through Your Frame in Real Time

Posted on October 8, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

  At last night’s MAX conference, Adobe gave a sneak-preview of a real-time camera feature it’s been working on called Monument Mode. It seems to remove people walking through the frame of your picture, there and then, as if by … Continue reading →

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Miracle Frame Repair

Posted on October 2, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

A demonstration of Power-TEC’s automotive dent repair system which starts out by placing numerous anchors, then uses a special clamp that perfectly straightens out the damaged metal. It’s not meant for structural supports, but the result is still impressive. Source: … Continue reading →

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No, the iPhone 6s’ camera and mic aren’t spying on you

Posted on September 14, 2015 by StevenTorresRamos

Whenever a device ships with a feature that involves always-on listening or watching, privacy concerns invariably come up — and the iPhone 6s is no exception. In an attempt to address controversies before the 6s even ships, Apple has told … Continue reading →

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