http://entens.net The less one forgets, the less one can remember. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:12:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Setup Source* If you've ever tried to setup static routing on Windows, you may know that the 'interface index' can change on you breaking your route. This utility will detect a broken route, remove the defunct persistent route, then recreate it with the correct interface parameter. Note: I haven't had a chance to test it ... http://entens.net/2009/12/useful-utility-dialuproutemaster/ Using this code, you can quickly make a scratch file for read/write before you either save it or requiem in pace 'Returns Tempfile Path Dim FileName As String = Path.GetTempFileName() Dim File_Stream As New FileStream(FileName, FileMode.Append, FileAccess.Write) Dim FileWriter As New StreamWriter(File_Stream) 'Write the Data With FileWriter Try .BaseStream.Seek(0, SeekOrigin.End) ... http://entens.net/2009/12/quickly-make-a-scratch-file-using-net/ Cain and Abel is a Windows security toolkit. It can recover passwords from your local cache, crack passwords, find wireless networks, and even sniff the network for transmitted passwords.  It even has tools to recover your Cisco passwords from your router. This is a must have for any computer guru. Cain ... http://entens.net/2009/11/pwnsauce-program-cain-and-able/ http://entens.net/2009/11/i-got-owned-this-week/ I sold the PLC on eBay and made about $600 back on the investment. I'll be buying one that isn't such overkill. http://entens.net/2009/11/sold-the-plc/ I've started getting packages by the dozen in the mail! So far I've received my ControlLogix SLC-5555 from Allen-Bradley along with a bunch of the I/O modules for it. The Arduino (coolest diy gadget ever) and assorted other hardware. All I need to get my process automated now is some ... http://entens.net/2009/10/equipment-started-showing-up/ I dont know about you, but I love Newegg and they are looking at going public on the stock exchange. They filed for IPO status today with the symbol 'EGG' I'm buying ASAP! here for more info: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/online-retailer-newegg-files-for-175-million-ipo-2009-09-28 http://entens.net/2009/09/newegg-has-gotten-their-ipo/ Arighty, I said I would post this, but life got in the way. Heres the run down of my current plans. Containers: I'm going to have three 10 gallon stainless steel containers fabricated. These will serve as the sparg tank, the mash tun, and the boil kettle. I could really get ... http://entens.net/2009/09/initial-brew-rig-planning/ After attending a GE Fanuc workshop today and designing a rough an automated brewing system on the way home, I figure I can put the arduino I'm receiving on Friday to good use. I'll post my overview and notes tomorrow. http://entens.net/2009/09/probably-going-to-start-homebrewing-with-an-arduino/ Ever wanted to teach someone how to program? Did they lose you at the first mention of a pointer value?  Microsoft released a scaled down IDE and programming platform called Small Basic for the beginning programmers out there. Everything from fuctions to variables to arrays are explined n the accompanying 70ish page ... http://entens.net/2009/09/pwnsauce-program-microsoft-small-basic/