Recover deleted pictures from a Thumbs.db or thumbcache file

Update: Unfortunately, thumbsdb.tools has been retired, to extract images from thumbs.db files, we recommend https://thumbsviewer.github.io/ It is possible to recover images deleted out of a folder by extracting them from a thumbs.db or “Thumbs” file. By recovering this way, you may be able to get the file back, but it will be a much lower quality. … Read more

Lending Club [Folio Investing] Note Rejection Definitions

RejectStats File Description Amount Requested The total amount requested by the borrower Application Date The date which the borrower applied Loan Title The loan title provided by the borrower Risk_Score For applications prior to November 5, 2013 the risk score is the borrower’s FICO score. For applications after November 5, 2013 the risk score is … Read more

Lending Club [Folio Investing] Note Browsing Definitions

BrowseNotesFile Description acceptD The date which the borrower accepted  the offer accNowDelinq The number of accounts on which the borrower is now delinquent. accOpenPast24Mths Number of trades opened in past 24 months. addrState The state provided by the borrower in the loan application all_util Balance to credit limit on all trades annual_inc_joint The combined self-reported … Read more

Archive of STORET Data

On 25 Jan 2017, I requested a copy of the entire STORET Data Station Data and Station Results Request was submitted to https://ofmpub.epa.gov/storpubl/dw_pages.querycriteria Used default generic search and “Station Download” to download all stations. Used a search for each state and “Result Download” to download all station information for each state historically. Response: Station Information: Your request … Read more

Walmart Glow Punch Ball Ingredients & Instructions

Inside Walmart’s “Way to Celebrate!” Party Favors Glow Punch Bag, as pictured below, there is a yellow and white powder. (Video and instructions below) Here’s a youtube video of the two reacting, outside the balloon. And then mixing the substance into rubbing alcohol (do not attempt, the chemical reaction could be dangerous). Cheers. (Instructions Below) … Read more

Microsoft HD10 Receiver

In this FCC Wireless ID Application, it appears Microsoft has filed to gain authorization from the FCC a new device to work wirelessly within the United States. FCC Label Diagram: (below) Based on registration with Industry Canada’s version of the FCC, it appears this wireless device works on Bluetooth or Wifi Spectrum. No word yet … Read more

Poodle Bug “Poodlebleed”

The Poodle Bug is a vulnerability in the design of SSL version 3.0. Poodle is actually an acronym for Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption. The vulnerability allows the decryption to plaintext of secure connections. The bug was discovered by Google Security Team researcher Bodo Möller in collaboration with Thai Duong and Krzysztof Kotowicz. Test … Read more