Darren from Hak5 goes over a cool tool called Nmap. If you want to do some snooping or just some exploration on your own network this is a good tool to learn. Video after the jump. "Nmap ("Network Mapper") is a free and open source (license) utility for network exploration or security auditing. Many systems and network administrators also find it useful for tasks such as network inventory, managing
David Pogue who is a New York Times technology columnist discusses what is new and cool for 2009 when it comes to cell phones. Lots of iPhone technology is discussed but there is also lots of other features and functions that we can all use.
The prize this week is a hard drive enclosure. This contest will run for one week (Feb 21 – 27, 2009) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do not give the answer in the comments. Send an email to contest @ hackedgadgets.com with "Name the Thing Contest" as
This is a very impressive hack. It uses the cool Peggy that is made by Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. It was originally created by Jay from Planet Clegg, best of all full instructions are provided so that you can make your own. "While that’s pretty impressive, it’s also a bit invasive, since it requires rewiring the Peggy board. The new version of the project streams data to the Peggy
Here is another Audio Modulated Tesla Coil setup. Geeks are Sexy did an interview with the maker of the machine. "In addition to the interview with one of the ArcAttack members, John DiPrima, that we’ve conducted for our series on crazy inventors and inventions, we’ve also made sure that you’ll be able to enjoy renditions of “Popcorn” and the “Doctor Who” theme via audio-modulated freakin’ thunder."
There are many times our brains play tricks on us but this Robotic Hand technology takes full advantage of it by making amputees feel again. "One potential solution is to wire sensors in robotic fingers directly into nerves in the stump, but this poses some technical challenges. So instead Henrik Ehrsson, a cognitive neuroscientist at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, decided to see if a trick known as
Having something stolen is one of the worst feelings, this Antitheft Suitcase design uses Motorola E-Field Sensor to combat theft by allowing you to enter in a code to disarm your bag. "Loss or theft of suitcase during travel is a common occurance. It has recently happened to my dad also. This got me thinking. Also I have heard of jeweller suitcases that have alarms and also shocks a
