Bud's Weekly Geek Out
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! 20220302 - AirGuard
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . As we welcome new Weekly Geek-out sponsor Munchie Planet, we learn that a much better way to detect rogue Apple AirTags has emerged with a new Android app: AirGuard. =) webmeister Bud Read more at Bleeping Computer: Free Android app lets users detect Apple AirTag tracking. Download A...
Mar 02, 2022
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! 20190206 - self-lacing shoes
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . in this year of the future, TWO self-lacing shoes have been announced. =) webmeister Bud Read more about the Nike Adapt BB and the Puma Fi self-lacing shoes.
Feb 06, 2019
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! 20190123 - CleanseBot
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . CleanseBot: a Roomba-like robot for your bed which kills germies with UV-C light. =) webmeister Bud Read more about CleanseBot and back your own at IndieGogo InDemand.
Jan 23, 2019
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! :: bulletproof backpack vest
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . the scary reality of 2018: there are bulletproof backpacks which convert to a bulletproof vest in less than two seconds. =0 webmeister Bud Read more about the Masada-Armour bulletproof backpack/vest and the Line of Fire Tactical bulletproof backpack/vest.
Sep 19, 2018
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! :: LEGO Bugatti
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . sure, LEGO made a model Bugatti Chiron for us to build . . . but then, they also made a LIFE-SIZED VERSION WHICH DRIVES AND EVERYTHING. =0 webmeister Bud See the model LEGO Bugatti and the FULLSIZE LEGO BUGATTI below.
Sep 12, 2018
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! :: backups
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . all about backing up your data, which is SUPER-important, so please protect yourself. =) webmeister Bud Read more about the: 3-2-1 backup strategy at BackBlaze. Explore all of the #geekoutbasics posts for some general computer safety tips from webmeister Bud!
Sep 05, 2018
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! :: screen lock scams
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . ever had "Microsoft" or the "RCMP" or the "Canada Revenue Agency" take over your computer and ask for money? SCAM! Here's how Bud recovered, and so can you. =) webmeister Bud Should this happen to you: Remain calm. =) DO NOT CALL ANY NUMBER ON THE SCREEN...
Aug 22, 2018
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! :: Trogdor!! The Board Game
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . if you're a fan of Trogdor the Burninator from Homestar Runner, you can pledge to help create a board game in his name! CAMPAIGN ENDS AT 3:00 PM TODAY (August 15)! =) webmeister Bud Read more and/or back it now: Trogdor!! The Board Game on Kickstarter.
Aug 15, 2018
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! :: facial recognition at the mall
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . facial recognition software and a hidden camera was found in a Calgary shopping mall; its owners were testing it to approximate shoppers' age and gender. But now, the privacy commissioners have stepped in. =O webmeister Bud Read more: Company suspends use of mall directory cameras ru...
Aug 08, 2018
Bud's Weekly Geek-out! :: #TheWeekInGeek 8
Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . #TheWeekInGeek #8, where Bud shares MORE Seth Rogen transit news, a strange Stan Lee cameo, and some very out-of-date terrorism attempts. =) webmeister Bud Read more about Seth Rogen. Read more about Stan Lee. Read more about CD-ROM terrorism.
Aug 01, 2018