I have had many years this universal travel adapter from Biltema to be able to connect my laptop power supply with grounded schuko plug hopefully safely to several different outlets used in different countries. Many other travel adapters only work well with ungrounded loads (typically either accept only ungrounded plug or leave ground not connected). →
This posting is here to collect cyber security news in May 2026. I post links to security vulnerability news to comments of this article. You are also free to post related links to comments. →
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) keys are widely used in modern locking and alarm systems as a secure and convenient method of access control. These keys typically come in the form of small cards, key fobs, or tags that contain an embedded microchip and antenna. When brought near an RFID reader, they transmit a unique identification →
Hacker Breaks Down 26 Hacking Scenes From Movies & TV Hacker and security researcher Samy Kamkar takes a look at a variety of hacking scenes from popular media and examines their authenticity. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZQz9tkEHIg →
For a change it is nice to see circuit designs that would work posted to Facebook (most AI Slop circuits seen in Facebook do not work at all). Even those circuits would work, those circuits are potentially very dangerous circuit if not built exactly right. The biggest dangers are electrocution and fire. Start with circuit →
Have you ever experienced a malfunctioning device without the slightest idea as to what the issue might be? Typically, this issue is due to a blown fuse. This basic circuit published at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gi4UZHpVh/ claims to be able to serve as an instantaneous way for you to detect whether it is in fact due to a →
Modern C++ is a Mess (And I Love It) Miten hyödyntää Moderni C++ -ohjelmointikieltä tehokkaasti ja joustavasti? https://www.tieturi.fi/webinaari-miten-hyodyntaa-moderni-c-ohjelmointikielta-tehokkaasti-ja-joustavasti/ Modern C++ Design Patterns Full Course C++ Design Patterns – The Most Common Misconceptions (2 of N) – Klaus Iglberger – CppCon 2024 Hands-On Design Patterns with C++ by Fedor Pikus Design Patterns in C++ Modern C++ →
A blind listening test on the diyAudio forum put an unusual claim to the test. Could listeners tell the difference between audio signals sent through normal copper wire, a banana, or even wet mud? The answer, based on submitted results, was no. Copper wire vs bananas vs mud – An interconnect test https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/copper-wire-vs-bananas-vs-mud-an-interconnect-test.420367/ Audiophiles Can’t →
This posting is here to collect cyber security news in April 2026. I post links to security vulnerability news to comments of this article. You are also free to post related links to comments. →
Strong GPS interference and attack drones hit Finland today. Two drones crash in southeastern Finland in ‘suspected territorial violation’. Ukrainian drone crashes in southeastern Finland near Kouvola, air force confirms. The origin of other drone is not yet revealed. Fighter jets patrol southeastern Finland, as Ukraine drone strike hits Russian oil port near Finland. The →