Category: DIY


  • Think Password Complexity Doesnโ€™t Affect You?  Think Again

    Password complexity forms the first line of defense against unauthorized access in our digital world. Strong passwords resist cracking techniques, protecting accounts from breaches that expose personal data, finances, and systems. “Complexity isn’t convenienceโ€”it’s essential insurance against inevitable attacks. Pair with MFA for near-impenetrable accounts.” GO AHEAD MAKE YOUR DAY! What Makes a Password Complex…

  • Cyber Security, Why should I be concerned?

    Cyber attacks exploit vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and human behavior to steal data, disrupt operations, or cause harm. Understanding major types helps organizations prioritize defenses like firewalls, training, and patching. Denial-of-Service (DoS) and DDoS Attacks These overwhelm targets with traffic, making services unavailable. DoS uses one source; DDoS leverages botnets for massive scale, often hitting…

  • Consumer/Prosumer Grade Handheld 3d Scanner Comparison

    Handheld 3D scanners under $10,000 deliver accessible scanning for hobbyists, small businesses, and prosumer workflows. Creality’s lineupโ€”known for affordability and easeโ€”competes fiercely against established brands like Revopoint and Shining 3D, offering solid accuracy for printing, reverse engineering, and AR. Creality Models CR-Scan Ferret Pro ($450): Entry-level champ with 0.1mm accuracy, anti-shake tech, and full-color scanning…

  • Common problems when converting STL to OBJ and fixes

    Converting STL (triangle mesh) to OBJ (vertices and faces with optional materials) often introduces errors due to STL’s “dumb” geometry lacking normals, UVs, or structure. These issues cause failed imports, visual glitches, or bloated files in tools like Blender or slicers. Non-Manifold Edges and Holes STL files frequently have open boundaries or gaps from poor…