Settlement allows anyone to legally download 3-D printed guns-Updated (2 links) I am really surprised that this settlement didn’t make international news in a big way. The idea that in the near future when 3-D printing becomes more available world wide, that “anyone” with access to the printer will be able to print their own …
Category: Technology
Does cooking with a microwave destroy necessary nutrients in food?
Does cooking with a microwave destroy necessary nutrients in food? I was the proud owner of the first “microwave cookers” on the market about 40 years ago . It was a controversial cooking method back then and many folks were leery of it’s safety, because we didn’t really understand how they worked. We wondered …
Could a Temporary Tattoo Prevent Drunk Driving?
Could a Temporary Tattoo Prevent Drunk Driving? This is another of those inventions that if used properly could be an awesome method of preserving public safety. It’s a temporary tattoo that once applied measures the alcohol in the wearer’s sweat then sends a signal to their phone letting them know they have reached a level …
How Destructive Are Sonic Attacks?
How Destructive Are Sonic Attacks? Last August we began hearing about the suspicions of the world focusing on Cuba and the possibility of a sonic attack on foreign diplomats and their families. Sonic attack? We’ve seen law enforcement and even the military use sound to disrupt the thought process of hunkered down suspects or enemies …
Solar-Powered Waternest Eco-Home
Solar-Powered Waternest Eco-Home Now this is cool! The latest in houseboats, tiny homes, floating diner or home offices is the new Eco Waternest. Made from recycled materials and solar powered it’s also environment friendly. Not only solar powered but packed with the newest technology in alarms and options. I live in a part of the country …
Radio Communications During an Event + Emergency radio frequencies
Radio Communications During an Event Emergency radio frequencies HAM radio is the one most talked about of preparedness communications. However, there are many others to consider! Finding the right radios for you is a part of the prepping process. You don’t realize how much you depend upon communication until it’s gone! Information stops flowing and …
Will Wearable Technology Create Disaster Superheroes?
Will Wearable Technology Create Disaster Superheroes? The superheroes of our childhoods all had some super power that allowed them to prevent disasters and or save the helpless innocents from certain doom as a result of the disaster. Some of these super powers have been under study for some time .The next step in rescue gear …
How a Massive Cyberattack Could Happen
How a Massive Cyberattack Could Happen We know it is just a matter of time until we have a massive cyberattack. Many of us have fallen victim to a computer virus, or have been hacked or been a customer of a company that was attacked and hacked. I know I have. We also know that …
Technology During Disaster
Technology During Disaster Many people assume that the word “prepper” is equivalent to saying not technology orientated. That equation isn’t actually correct. Yes, prepper’s do learn to do things the old way so that if technology isn’t available due to a disaster their quality of life will not suffer a total collapse. But we do understand that …
911 Hacks, How They Can Affect You
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 911 Hacks, How They Can Affect You The Dallas 911 system was hacked in April 2017. Sounding alarms and tying up phone lines all over the city. You may think it was a pretty crappy thing to do but it doesn’t affect you. You don’t live in Dallas or …