Donut launches Watercooler, an easy way to socialize online with coworkers

If you miss hanging out with your coworkers but don’t want to spend a single second more on Zoom, the latest product from Donut might be the answer. The startup is launching its new Watercooler product today while also announcing that it has raised $12 million in total funding, led by Accel and with participation from […] Continue reading Donut launches Watercooler, an easy way to socialize online with coworkers

For Better Photogrammetry, Just Add A Donut

If you don’t have access to a 3D scanner, you can get a lot done with photogrammetry. Basically, you take a bunch of pictures of an object from different angles, and then stitch them together with software to create a 3D model. For best results, you need consistent, diffuse lighting, …read more

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Remove Donut Virus (Hidden Tear Ransomware) – Restore .donut Files

The Donut virus is a new descendant of the Hidden Tear ransomware family. Each individual attack can be configured so that it targets the targets specifically. Refer to our in-depth article for a technical analysis and full removal instructions. Donut…. Continue reading Remove Donut Virus (Hidden Tear Ransomware) – Restore .donut Files

No Microcontroller In This Vending Machine, D’oh!

You might think that a microcontroller would be needed to handle a vending machine’s logic. For one thing, only the correct change should activate them and the wrong change should be returned.  If the correct change was detected then a button press should deliver the right food to the dispenser. But if you like puzzles then you might try to think of a way to do with without a microcontroller. After all, the whole circuit can be thought of as a few motors, a power source, and a collection of switches, including the right sized coin.

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