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Category: Gadgets

  • Card Sharp Credit Card Knife

    A knife is one of the simplest, most versatile tools you can own, and a sharp blade can be a valuable asset in a wide variety of situations. The Card Sharp is a small pocket knife with a 76mm blade that unfolds into a flat profile the same size as a credit card. This compact…

  • Pick Locks

    We’ve talked a bunch about locks here, from profiles on masters, to sliding locks, airplane bathroom locks and padlocks. But one of the key things is to be able to have the right tools are your disposal. Thanks to Wired, and some research, we’ve discovered several sets that might be of interest. (Keep in mind this…

  • Use A Soda Can to Pick a Combination Lock [Lock Pick]

    Single-dial padlocks are those really common locks that you see on lockers and some bike chains. They are also really easy to open. (Please read our legal section before continuing). Here’s a great how-to on picking those locks with a cut up soda can. You can also check out the video embedded below for more guidance (it…

  • Set Up a Simple Webcam Surveillance System

    This video tutorial from Tinkernut demonstrates how to set up a simple home surveillance system. Using free software and a few webcams or wireless IP cameras, you can keep an eye on things from anywhere you’re able to access the internet. Once you have the hardware, it’s as easy as adding your webcams to a…

  • Bulletproof Liquid Body Armor

    Scientists at BAE Systems in the UK are working on a new type of body armor that uses shear thickening fluids in combination with traditional Kevlar to create lighter, more flexible body armor. The shear thickening fluids act like a liquid under normal conditions, but harden instantly on impact, forming a rigid shield. Basically, like this. The…

  • USB iPhone Spy Stick

    This USB iPhone spy stick from Brick House Security is capable of viewing deleted files from any iPhone. The stick can recover contacts, photos, text messages, and even map histories. It might be a bit pricey at $199, though, considering there are ways to securely erase data on your iPhone. The iPhone Spy Data Recovery…

  • Cars in Uncommon Colors Protect Against Theft

    Interesting fact: according to a study done in the Netherlands,  cars with uncommon paint colors (lime green, bright orange) are far less likely to be stolen than those in more popular colors (gray, black). It’s a good thing to keep it in mind the next time you’re in the market for a new vehicle. Researchers…

  • 6 Signs Your Cell Phone May Be Tapped

    Have you noticed that your cell phone has been acting strangely? Somebody could be listening in on your conversations and invading your privacy. The following article offers six signs that your cell phone may be tapped, as well as tips on deceiving the eavesdropper. I’m not trying to scare you, but do you know how easy…

  • Secure Your Computer

    Our sister site, Squealing Rat, wrote a couple of articles on computer security. Enjoy. Two Major Security Flaws, A Rant and The Fixes How To Manage Your Files Behind a Firewall for Free Subscribe:     RSS | Twitter | Email

  • The Key Master [Locksmith]

    Another mastermind, this time, for the good. He’s a professional lock breaker, a man obsessively—perhaps compulsively—dedicated to cracking physical security systems. He doesn’t play games, he rarely sees movies, he doesn’t attend to plants or pets or, currently, a girlfriend. Tobias hacks locks. Then he teaches the public how to hack them, too. The Ultimate…