Friday, October 16, 2015

Jamming Wi-Fi With a $15 Dongle



An anonymous reader writes with this report about just how easy it is to disrupt if not entirely kill modern consumer-grade networks -- not just Wi-Fi, but Bluetooth and Zigbee networks, too.

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The Hoont Indoor Pest Repeller Drives Pests Out of Your Home (and Keeps Them Out)



It doesn’t matter if you live in the country, the city, or the suburbs, chances are you’ve had to battle pests of all stripes over your living space.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Fix Almost Anything on the Go With These Portable Hot Glue Matches



Hot glue can fix all kinds of materials like plastic, wood, fabric, and even glass. These easy-to-make matches let you use hot glue anywhere without the need for a hot glue gun. You never know when you’ll need to make a quick fix.

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How to Get Some Rest When Stress Is Keeping You Up at Night



It’s the middle of the night and you know you should be sleeping, but you can’t. Something is keeping you up: Maybe a coworker tried to throw you under the bus, or your friend said something rude. Whatever it is, you can’t get it out of your head, and you need to sleep for work tomorrow.

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Free Microsoft course teaches ‘absolute beginners’ to code Windows 10 apps



Ever wanted to code an app, but have no coding experience whatsoever? Don’t worry, Microsoft has you covered. The company is offering an ‘absolute beginner’ series of video lessons for anyone looking to learn how to code a Windows 10 app.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The Three-Day Survival Challenge Bag



Packing a backpack for a weekend survival trip is a lot different than just heading out camping. Reader Pack Config shows off their backpack that’s ready for a three day Bushcraft course.

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Sunday, September 27, 2015

Can I Plug In A RV To A Home Electrical System?



My sister has an RV pad at the side of her home behind a gated fence. I've been laid off from my job for the second time this year. In order to help me out she said I can put a travel trailer on the pad to stay as long as I need to.

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