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D.I.Y. Home Security 377

Posted by kdawson on Sunday November 02, 2008 @11:10PM from the try-this-at-home dept.

theodp writes "The NYTimes reports that pre-wired home security installations by alarm companies are on the way out. Thanks to wireless window and door sensors and motion detectors, installing and maintaining one's own security system is becoming a do-it-yourself project, with kits available from companies like InGrid and LaserShield. Time to start cranking out some new iPhone and Android apps, kids?"

Recovering Blurred Text Using Photoshop and JavaScript 157

Posted by timothy on Wednesday October 08, 2008 @06:31PM from the careful-how-you-hide-stuff dept.

An anonymous reader writes "There's been a lot of talk about recovering blurred or pixelated text, but here's an actual implementation using nothing but Photoshop and a little JavaScript. Includes a Hollywood-esque video showing the uncovered letters slowly appearing."

Comment Re:But still... (Score 1) 735

by xwipeoutx on Thursday September 11, 2008 @07:40PM (#24971189) Attached to: ITunes 8 a Real Killer App; Taking Down Vista

* Call 0118 999 881 999 119 7253

Fixed it for ya

Feed June 15, 1667: First Human Blood Transfusion Is Performed (wired.com)

From feed by wiredfeed on Friday June 15, 2007 @02:32AM

With the complexity of human blood virtually unknown, the transfusion is a success anyway.

Independent Software Vendors Get Organized 47

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Tuesday June 13, 2006 @04:58AM from the with-duct-tape-and-baling-wire dept.

joshorion writes "The Organization of Independent Software Vendors has just launched with the purpose of helping the community create and market their independent software. Experts contribute helpful articles, and members can make use of the forums. The site is sponsored by many notable companies, primarily CoffeeCup, but also CNet, Tucows, VanDyke, and Lunarpages."

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