Month: April 2008

HOW TO – disable RFID tags

HOW TO – disable RFID tags

Got RFID tags you’re worried about? No problem! Instuctables user w1n5t0n writes: The main reason someone would want to block or destroy RFID chips would be to maintain privacy. In the last step I explained that RFID tags can be read from very long distances. The potential for abuse of this technology grows as more […]

Attention Capital Makers!

Wow, all of a sudden, it feels like Washington, DC is a happenin’ place for DIY-minded techies and tinkerers. Check out this schedule of upcoming events: Saturday, April 26: RobotFest, Linthicum, MD Make: DC will be there doing Solarbotics BEAM workshops for kids! Sunday, April 27: HacDC Pre-Grand Opening Parts Party And: Tuesday April, 29: […]

Reviews of Online Photo Editors

Hi Crafters! This Spring and Summer, I’ll be doing digital design/tech reviews for PC.com. My first write up,” A Closer Look at Online Photo Editors” feature three new online photo and design applications, Picnik, FotoFlexer, and SplashUp (above). From simple cropping or red-eye removal, to making greeting cards, high-end filters, and more — there’s an […]

The Uno – Segway meets motorcycle

The Uno – Segway meets motorcycle

MotorcycleMoto magazine has a great article on The Uno – a one wheeled-looking motorcycle. Thanks Daniel! The 2008 National Motorcycle Show in Toronto has always been heavily influenced by the American V-twin crowd and highlights some of the area’s top custom builders who have on display a fine array of one-off custom machines. This year’s […]