Beware of 1 April – Conflicker Worm
Worms
In fact this worm has appeared in year 2008, and had been wreaking havoc on internet users ever since it was release to the internet. According to security official this worm is about to get even more dangerous when it receives its latest refresh in a series of periodic updates on April 1. So be sure to update your Windows security patch and also your anti-virus to prevent it from infecting your PC. US-CERT recommended that Windows users apply Microsoft security patch MS08-067 to help provide protection against the worm. The patch is designed to prevent an attacker from remotely taking control of an infected computer system and installing additional malicious software. Take note this worm can be triggered to steal data, generate spam attacks or turn control of infected computers over to hackers amassing “zombie” machines into “botnet” armies.
Source: Dailytech
Posted by Mech Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Categories: News
Tags: anti-virus, malware, Security, worms
DIY your own Awesome Paper Trick
If you are bore, you can try this paper trick with on your friend or family members. It is a very simple trick, what you need is a paper about the size of A3, scotch tape and a pen knife. Just follow the instrustion on the video and watch how he perform the trick. Hope you enjoy the video.
How about using blood flow to charge your phone?
Nanowires
No good finding on DIY today. So decided to blog about this interesting news, which in the future we maybe able to generate energy as long as there is movement.
Recently a group of researchers have devised a method that allows the generation of energy by converting low-frequency vibrations from body movement, heartbeat, blood flow, and the wind into electricity. The discovery uses zinc oxide nanowires that generate electricity when subjected to mechanical stress.
Wang said, “Quite simply, this technology can be used to generate energy under any circumstances as long as there is movement.”
Source: DailyTech
Look!! What your tap water can do?
Be careful, next time when you feel your water taste or smell funny better to a check before drinking it.
DIY your own Light Tent
Sample photo
Maybe you have just setup an online shop and need to take good product shot. Light tent is one of the photography equipment you definitly need. But if you will to shop around, you will find that a decent light tent may cost you like $70 and above. Since this is your first online shop you may want to cut cost on your spending, how about trying to make one light tent yourself. It is very simple and the material you need are very cheap.
Material Needed:
- A box
- Fabric (Any type of fabric. Eg. White muslin fabric, White Nylon, White Fleece, White T-shirt and etc)
- Tape
- Glue
- White Bristol board (Bristol board is a heavyweight paper (.006″ Thick) that is used in drawing/art.)
- Lights
Step 1
Picture 1
First cut your box similar to the pic above. Remember to leave at least 2″ of space at each side. Then take your Bristol board and make lines with your marker for every two inches 16 times. Then proceed to cut out 16 strips with your scissors. After that glue the strips to the box.
Step 2
Picture 2
Place the long piece of Bristol board into the box to where the piece curves to the bottom. Avoid creasing as it will show up in your photo. Cut off excess paper that is sticking out the top.
Step 3
Picture 3
Cut your fabric so that it nicely cover the holes. Tape the fabric properly to cover the holes in the box except the one that is facing your background. And now you are done.
Light the tent up
There are few things to take note, if you are having a shadow problem I suggest lighting the other sides of the box. If you’re getting vignetting I suggest a lens hood or moving the lens more into the box.
Source: digital photography school