Do you remember the magnetic card spoofer in Terminator 2? It was a bit farfetched because apparently the device could be swiped through a reader and magically come up with working account numbers and pin numbers. We’re getting close to that kind of magic with [Jaroslaw's] card spoofer that is button-programmable.
Building off of a project that allows spoofing via an iPod and electromagnet, [Jaroslaw] wanted something that doesn’t require a computer to put together the card code. He accomplished this by interfacing a 20-button keyboard and a character LCD with an AVR ATmega168 microcontroller. Card codes can be…
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Universal credit card in the palm of your hand
Business
Bank charges are a factor in choosing bank account
The recent news surrounding overdraft fees and other bank charges has highlighted the fact that choosing the right bank account is just as important as choosing the cheapest energy or insurance deal.Last week, RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) and NatWest cut their overdraft charges and unpaid item fees, ahead of a court ruling on the fairness of such charges.However, an overdraft is not an essential feature of a current account – and customers should decide whether they need an overdraft before they open an account.A spokesperson for Think Banking said: “There is a lot of choice on offer when it…
Facebook
Facebook Now Testing New Ad Manager
Over the past few days Facebook has been pushing out a new version of their ad manager to a select group of advertisers. One of those advertisers, Tradimax, was kind enough to forward over screenshots of the latest ad manager. While we’ve previously written that Facebook has been working on a new iteration of their ad management system, this is the first time that we’ve had access to the screenshots and the first we’ve heard of this system being used by advertisers.
There are a few key changes with this new ad manager: multi-ad management, a manager-wide campaign selection area,…
Tech Support
Enjoy Continuous IT Infrastructure Asset Support with RIM Services
Managing the IT infrastructure is a very critical activity for every organization. The issues and problems need immediate attention to prevent any major backlog in the operational efficiency. Able management of IT infrastructure can go a long way in enhancing throughput for all remotely handled systems and applications.
With IT infrastructure being a highly critical management activity, it is essential for every organization to setup a separate functional group to take care of its operations. There are many service providers of remote infrastructure management who can efficiently handle all activities related to IT infrastructure assets. There are four main services…
Facebook
Macy’s Promoting Facebook Page In New Online Marketing Campaign
If you’re a large brand that’s running an online ad campaign are you just going to direct consumers to a pretty landing page? That’s what most companies have been doing consistently although a few brands have begun choosing to promote their Facebook and Twitter accounts over landing pages for the opportunity to “remarket” to their fans. Macy’s is the latest brand to promote their Facebook Page through display advertising campaigns around the web.
The strategy appears to be working. Over the past month, the Macy’s Facebook page has grown from 28,000 to 67,000 fans. While the fan base is growing…
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Rotating Lego dock take two
Last week we saw a rotating iPhone dock built from Lego. This week we’re happy to put up another example of a dock made of these popular building blocks. Thank goodness this one takes into account all of the sudden jolts that our desk is prone to by incorporating shock absorbing springs. The design is very seek with a jazzy red scheme and a less-is-more attitude. We are a bit concerned about our expensive hand held falling out but then again that’s what the springs are for. Who can be the first to put together a step-by-step guide for…
Finance
Bankruptcy: Tips To Avoid It
Although it may seem like an easy solution to major financial difficulties, it is best to avoid bankruptcy at all cost. There are many reasons for avoiding bankruptcy and many tips for helping those in financial difficulty avoid resorting to bankruptcy. Before beginning to consider bankruptcy, it is best to weigh the negative consequences.
Although it may seem like an easy solution to major financial difficulties, it is best to avoid bankruptcy at all cost. There are many reasons for avoiding bankruptcy and many tips for helping those in financial difficulty avoid resorting to bankruptcy. Before beginning to consider bankruptcy,…
Business
Uneven rains may hit cotton output in Punjab, Haryana
Cotton crop in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, which together account for around 24% of the country’s total cotton production, is under threat from low rainfall in the earlier part of the season followed by sudden increase in showers witnessed in the last few weeks. Experts believe that if weather conditions do not improve in the next few days, cotton crop in the region could be around 10% less this year and its quality could also be impacted because uneven rains have made the standing crop prone to pest attack. Already, diseases like Bronze Wilt and boll weevil, which causes loss…
Tech Support
Ebay is Boring Compared to New Electronics Auction
Burbank, California – Muulu (muulu.com) is growing in popularity as a cheaper alternative to eBay. Why? Because the average winning bid for new electronics items, like iPhones, game systems, and iPods, is substantially lower on Muulu than on Ebay. People pay for bids. These payments buy down the possible winning price of the item being auctioned until it is won for well below wholesale price. Other electronic items include HDTVs, laptops, desktop computers, and GPS systems.
The biggest thing that draws people to Muulu is the insane deals. People can win a new Apple iPod Touch for $90, a new…
Insurance
Processing Life Insurance Claim
Processing a life insurance claim properly is very important as it can determine the amount of time that it takes for the life insurance company to give you the funds. It can be hard to secure the funds for a proper funeral and burial without the money. If you understand how to properly process a life insurance claim then you will be able to receive the funds in a timely manner. You may also be able to work with the life insurance company to get more of the money that you need up front. The first step is to contact…
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Making Money Online Is Easier Now Than EVER Before
The point of being online anymore, isint about just checking your email, there are millions if not billions of people making money online every single day. How do they do it? What steps are they taking? What do you need to know in order to make money online? I have a feeling this is going to be a long one, because there are hundreds of ways to making money online and making money online does not have to be mission impossible!
In this article Im not going to be talking about traffic, although traffic usually does equal money. In this…
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Mystery of Google’s unexplained phenomenon doodle
Till now, Google has maintained aloof blackout over alien abnormality in its logo. Google makes account for the aboriginal thing, and it has absolutely fabricated bodies analytical as to why it started application alien abnormality in its logo.
I don’t usually column about Google’s doodles, but this one seems actual special. Google’s Search homepage has an absorbing blow that shows a UFO and links to the chase after-effects for [unexplained phenomenon].The blow is self-referential because abounding bodies will anticipate that the blow itself is an alien phenomenon. Blow 4 Google is a antagonism area google invites K-12 acceptance to reinvent…
