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Thoughts on current events, including but not limited to, the computer & automotive industries; British, American, & World politics; Space Exploration; and the military. I don't claim to be an expert on anything, and I'm not receiving any revenue from this blog. Comments are welcomed but I'll delete any I find offensive or any I determine to be off-topic or some form of advertising.

Monday, March 18, 2019

Open Source Network Security Tools for Beginners

https://www.alienvault.com/resource-center/white-papers/open-source-network-security-tools
Posted by Adrian at 4:39 PM No comments:

Check Router Security Settings

https://www.komando.com/columns/555064/5-essential-router-security-settings-you-need-to-check-now
Posted by Adrian at 4:32 PM No comments:

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Super Coupe Performance Parts| BLOW OUT SPECIAL: Vogtland 1.6" Lowering Spring Set - Set of 4

See the related items also:
https://www.supercoupeperformance.com/vogtland-16-lowering-spring-set-set-of-4-508
Posted by Adrian at 2:05 PM No comments:

Friday, March 15, 2019

Repo cars for sale

Cars, trucks, vans, and special equipment:
http://repoedcarsforsale.com/
Posted by Adrian at 10:08 PM No comments:

Using cheap junkyard car parts to make a solar-powered attic ventilator | Autoweek

https://autoweek.com/article/wait-theres-more/using-cheap-junkyard-car-parts-make-solar-powered-attic-ventilator
Posted by Adrian at 7:51 PM No comments:

Thursday, March 14, 2019

The world's greatest boombox, made from junkyard parts

https://autoweek.com/article/diy/junkyard-parts-boombox-now-heart-garage-entertainment-center
Posted by Adrian at 11:03 PM No comments:

How To Set Up Palm Desktop On Windows 10 - CompanionLink Support

https://www.companionlink.com/support/kb/How_To_Set_Up_Palm_Desktop_On_Windows_10
Posted by Adrian at 4:04 PM No comments:

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

The Best Underrated Performance Cars You Can Buy

https://motor-junkie.com/forget-the-expensive-911s-these-are-the-best-underrated-performance-cars-you-can-buy/16398/
Posted by Adrian at 10:40 PM No comments:

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

calc.exe is now open source; there’s surprising depth in its ancient code | Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/03/calc-exe-is-now-open-source-theres-surprising-depth-in-its-ancient-code/
Posted by Adrian at 7:11 PM No comments:

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Swenson Semi Drop-In Barrel 1911 400 Cor-Bon 1 16 Twist 5 - MPN: 400x5

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1005749151/swenson-semi-drop-in-barrel-1911-400-cor-bon-1-in-16-twist-5-government-steel-matte-black
Posted by Adrian at 10:33 AM No comments:

.400 Cor-Bon - Wikipedia

Compare to 41 Avenger:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/.400_Cor-Bon
Posted by Adrian at 10:32 AM No comments:

.41 Avenger | Load Data Article

45 Auto necked down to 41 caliber - Compare to 400 Corbon:
https://loaddata.com/Article/LoadDevelopment/41-Avenger/157
Posted by Adrian at 10:25 AM No comments:

Tru-Oil stock refinish - with photos/how to REVISED

Take a look at the case also.
https://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=136366
Posted by Adrian at 10:21 AM No comments:

The Simple Reason Toyota Doesn't Sell Any Full-Electric Vehicles

Interesting logic - do the most good with what you have available:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/hybrid-electric/a26734482/toyota-why-not-selling-electric-cars/?src=socialflowFBRAT
Posted by Adrian at 9:59 AM No comments:

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

The NSA Makes Ghidra, a Powerful Cybersecurity Tool, Open Source | WIRED

https://www.wired.com/story/nsa-ghidra-open-source-tool/?utm_source=facebook&utm_brand=wired&utm_campaign=wired&utm_social-type=owned&mbid=social_fb&utm_medium=social
Posted by Adrian at 1:38 PM No comments:

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Here’s a Long List of Data Broker Sites and How to Opt-Out of Them - Motherboard

https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/ne9b3z/how-to-get-off-data-broker-and-people-search-sites-pipl-spokeo?utm_source=mbfb
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Two words to never say when someone’s life is on the line – Murder Books

https://murderbooks.wordpress.com/2019/03/04/two-words-you-never-say-when-someones-life-is-on-the-line/
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In a nuclear attack, there’s no avoiding the brutal math | Science News

https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/gory-details/nuclear-attack-there's-no-avoiding-brutal-math
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Monday, March 4, 2019

Microsoft tips for protecting yourself online | Komando.com

http://www.komando.com/happening-now/550930/here-are-microsofts-tips-on-how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-latest-cyberthreats
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Why I chose Brave as my Chrome browser replacement - The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/4/18249623/brave-browser-choice-chrome-vivaldi-replacement-chromium
Posted by Adrian at 11:40 AM No comments:

Saturday, March 2, 2019

After Over 50 Years, New Information About The Kennedy Assassination Is Revealed

https://www.shared.com/after-over-50-years-new-information-about-the-kennedy-assassination-is-revealed/
Posted by Adrian at 10:49 PM No comments:
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