Andrea Marson wrote a great post discussing the art of troubleshooting within the context of engineering. This is a topic that has a great deal of personal meaning to me as well, as a forensic analyst investigating high-stakes and complex disputes involving real estate and construction. Although Marson is an electronics and software professional, some … Continue reading Things you can’t learn in school: Troubleshooting
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Building security and safety susceptible to attack by hackers – this time it was a luxury hotel
The upside to using modern electronic/smart door security systems in hotels across the globe is that it is really easy to check guests in and out, replace lost keys, and prevent former guests from reusing their key to gain unauthorized access. The downside is that the smarter these security systems become, the more susceptible they … Continue reading Building security and safety susceptible to attack by hackers – this time it was a luxury hotel
Black & Decker Recalls 192,000 Orbit Sanders Over Unintentional Flying Objects
Earlier today, Black & Decker and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 192,000 Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders after several reports that the plastic disc that holds the sandpaper t...
Is the Multiple-Monitor Productivity Boost a Myth? | Lifehacker
Nothing looks cooler than a desk with an array of giant monitors. But if you aren't working for NASA or as a day trader, does having all those monitors help with productivity? Lifehacker addresses the issue by taking a deeper look at published studies:
iPad Case for the Job Site
HARD CASE is the Strongest, Hardest, Most Durable iPad case in the world. It also keeps your iPad discretely hidden so nobody will think of stealing it.