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Eli the Bearded
12/27/23
write the docs once
Just a hack, no other content. I have a habit, in small helper shell scripts / perl scripts, to
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write the docs once
Just a hack, no other content. I have a habit, in small helper shell scripts / perl scripts, to
12/27/23
Buzz McCool
11/22/23
Jeweler's Screwdrivers Hack
I have a set of jewelers screwdrivers that come in a brittle plastic case. Well the hinges of the
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Jeweler's Screwdrivers Hack
I have a set of jewelers screwdrivers that come in a brittle plastic case. Well the hinges of the
11/22/23
Buzz McCool
10/18/23
Keep Notes Hack
So I've been using the Google Keep note taking app in place of a paper notebook the past few
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Keep Notes Hack
So I've been using the Google Keep note taking app in place of a paper notebook the past few
10/18/23
Big Bad Bob
,
vallor
2
1/17/22
The alt.hackers FAQ post (originally by hippykill)
On Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:45:34 -0700, Big Bad Bob wrote: > I should post this again, as it's
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The alt.hackers FAQ post (originally by hippykill)
On Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:45:34 -0700, Big Bad Bob wrote: > I should post this again, as it's
1/17/22
Eli the Bearded
,
Rayner Lucas
2
10/9/21
Re: tap-tap-tap
In article <eli$21093...@qaz.wtf>, *@eli.users.panix.com says... > > LED bulbs are so
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Re: tap-tap-tap
In article <eli$21093...@qaz.wtf>, *@eli.users.panix.com says... > > LED bulbs are so
10/9/21
Chris Jacobs
10/4/21
suck
The instructions for installing suck are thusly insufficient that I think installing suck
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suck
The instructions for installing suck are thusly insufficient that I think installing suck
10/4/21
John Doe
, …
Big Bad Bob
4
10/2/21
test
On 2021-09-30 10:59, John Doe wrote: > Op 30-9-2021 om 19:44 schreef Eli the Bearded: >> In
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test
On 2021-09-30 10:59, John Doe wrote: > Op 30-9-2021 om 19:44 schreef Eli the Bearded: >> In
10/2/21
Big Bad Bob
4/30/21
3D printed coil forms
(this is my ObHack) Some time ago I started messing around with LF band radio, specifically WWVB
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3D printed coil forms
(this is my ObHack) Some time ago I started messing around with LF band radio, specifically WWVB
4/30/21
Buzz McCool
,
Eli the Bearded
3
3/8/21
Shutter Hack
On 1/25/21 7:06 PM, Eli the Bearded wrote: > Oh, yes, those shutters. I must say, when I saw the
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Shutter Hack
On 1/25/21 7:06 PM, Eli the Bearded wrote: > Oh, yes, those shutters. I must say, when I saw the
3/8/21
Big Bad Bob
,
Eli the Bearded
3
1/26/21
Handling github tokens more easily and securely
On 2021-01-25 15:36, Eli the Bearded wrote: >> However, I came up with something rather fun,
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Handling github tokens more easily and securely
On 2021-01-25 15:36, Eli the Bearded wrote: >> However, I came up with something rather fun,
1/26/21
Big Bad Bob
2
12/19/20
Re: Austin-based SolarWinds at center of massive US government hack
this post was a mistake- newsreader added an 's' dammit... OBHACK - usenet troll detection,
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Re: Austin-based SolarWinds at center of massive US government hack
this post was a mistake- newsreader added an 's' dammit... OBHACK - usenet troll detection,
12/19/20
Big Bad Bob
12/17/20
using toothpaste to clean the drain in a sink
Here's an obhack: you have a brass drain in a bathroom sink, and it's starting to get
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using toothpaste to clean the drain in a sink
Here's an obhack: you have a brass drain in a bathroom sink, and it's starting to get
12/17/20
Big Bad Bob
,
Eli the Bearded
2
9/22/20
video hack - scrolling credits
In alt.hackers, Big Bad Bob <BigBadBob-at...@testing.local> wrote: > this is my
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video hack - scrolling credits
In alt.hackers, Big Bad Bob <BigBadBob-at...@testing.local> wrote: > this is my
9/22/20
Eli the Bearded
5/15/20
chisel in use
Some time ago I posted about making carbide chisels. On my blog today I posted a photo of one of
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chisel in use
Some time ago I posted about making carbide chisels. On my blog today I posted a photo of one of
5/15/20
Big Bad Bob
4/7/20
a REAL anti-corona virus hack
This is intended to protect OTHERS, and not you. I won't even pretend to say it can protect you.
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a REAL anti-corona virus hack
This is intended to protect OTHERS, and not you. I won't even pretend to say it can protect you.
4/7/20
Buzz McCool
3/10/20
printf() debug code
On 1/29/20 10:47 PM, Eli the Bearded wrote: > The crud that clogs my crennelations is, I suspect,
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printf() debug code
On 1/29/20 10:47 PM, Eli the Bearded wrote: > The crud that clogs my crennelations is, I suspect,
3/10/20
Buzz McCool
,
Eli the Bearded
3
1/31/20
I am not worthy ...
On 1/29/20 10:47 PM, Eli the Bearded wrote: > And you know what's in a lot of .gitignore files
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I am not worthy ...
On 1/29/20 10:47 PM, Eli the Bearded wrote: > And you know what's in a lot of .gitignore files
1/31/20
Buzz McCool
, …
Eli the Bearded
6
12/11/19
Things that don't work
In alt.hackers, Buzz McCool <buzz_...@yahoo.com> wrote: > ObHack: I had some ergonomic
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Things that don't work
In alt.hackers, Buzz McCool <buzz_...@yahoo.com> wrote: > ObHack: I had some ergonomic
12/11/19
Buzz McCool
,
Eli the Bearded
3
11/1/19
Electricity saving hack
In alt.hackers, Buzz McCool <buzz_...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Pickle prices *IN* my area also
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Electricity saving hack
In alt.hackers, Buzz McCool <buzz_...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Pickle prices *IN* my area also
11/1/19
Buzz McCool
3/22/19
Duct tape time machine hack
My barbecue grill cover was starting to fall apart at the corners due to the intense sunlight in my
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Duct tape time machine hack
My barbecue grill cover was starting to fall apart at the corners due to the intense sunlight in my
3/22/19
Ubiquitous
3/20/19
How Reuters uncovered Beto O'Rourke's teenage hacking days
(Reuters) - Reuters reporter Joseph Menn exclusively revealed on Friday that Democratic presidential
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How Reuters uncovered Beto O'Rourke's teenage hacking days
(Reuters) - Reuters reporter Joseph Menn exclusively revealed on Friday that Democratic presidential
3/20/19
Big Bad Bob
,
Eli the Bearded
4
2/12/19
'hacking' Android java, doing what people REALLY want
In alt.hackers, Big Bad Bob <BigBadBob-at...@testing.local> wrote: ^^^^ SFT Inc. has
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'hacking' Android java, doing what people REALLY want
In alt.hackers, Big Bad Bob <BigBadBob-at...@testing.local> wrote: ^^^^ SFT Inc. has
2/12/19
Big Bad Bob
1/10/19
3D printed water bottle cap
I have some water bottles that I use to store reverse-osmosis purified water from vending machines.
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3D printed water bottle cap
I have some water bottles that I use to store reverse-osmosis purified water from vending machines.
1/10/19
Buzz McCool
,
Saucy
2
11/6/18
Lamp shade hack
In alt.hackers, Buzz McCool <buzz_...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Long time reader, first time
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Lamp shade hack
In alt.hackers, Buzz McCool <buzz_...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Long time reader, first time
11/6/18
Big Bad Bob
2
10/10/18
Re: "Trump says those who made 'false statements' about Kavanaugh 'should be held liable'"
oops, accidentally cross-posted here by accident. meant to do alt-hacker [no s] stupid "helpful
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Re: "Trump says those who made 'false statements' about Kavanaugh 'should be held liable'"
oops, accidentally cross-posted here by accident. meant to do alt-hacker [no s] stupid "helpful
10/10/18
Big Bad Bob
, …
Eli the Bearded
10
10/28/17
Re: Can anyone do this?
In alt.hackers, Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> wrote: > I've now purchased some
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Re: Can anyone do this?
In alt.hackers, Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> wrote: > I've now purchased some
10/28/17
Big Bad Bob
12/14/16
FAQ repost, and putting FreeBSD 11 on a raspberry pi
It's been a while. I'll start with my obgligatory hack (aka 'ObHack') as all posts
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FAQ repost, and putting FreeBSD 11 on a raspberry pi
It's been a while. I'll start with my obgligatory hack (aka 'ObHack') as all posts
12/14/16
Big Bad Bob
12/27/15
making a low frequency, wide arc, 'spinner'
recently I had a task that required a low frequency spin device with a large diameter arc (in this
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making a low frequency, wide arc, 'spinner'
recently I had a task that required a low frequency spin device with a large diameter arc (in this
12/27/15
Big Bad Bob
10/28/15
FAQ re-post, and IPv6 routing hack
Well, I configured IPv6 on my network quite a while ago, but just recently ran into some *irritating*
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FAQ re-post, and IPv6 routing hack
Well, I configured IPv6 on my network quite a while ago, but just recently ran into some *irritating*
10/28/15
Big Bad Bob
,
Eli the Bearded
2
10/2/14
putting wires on teeny connector
In alt.hackers, Big Bad Bob <BigBadBob-at...@testing.local> wrote: > So what did I
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putting wires on teeny connector
In alt.hackers, Big Bad Bob <BigBadBob-at...@testing.local> wrote: > So what did I
10/2/14