One of my favourite home automations uses Lightwave RF to change the LED colour on their light switches to a different colour based on the status of their contact sensors that I have in my […]
Are you feeling clueless when it comes to home automation and smart homes? If so, don’t panic, I’ll try to help you with a few smart home tips. Home automation is becoming increasingly popular as […]
Active Directory (AD) is a powerful directory service, by Microsoft, which provides centralised authentication and authorisation for Windows-based networks. While it offers numerous benefits, domain administrators often encounter common issues that can impact its functionality. […]
I often get asked how I blur or change my background in Teams, so I thought I’d put together this quick guide. Before you start though, keep in mind that this will not work on […]
You’ve setup an active directory certificate authority and your browser isn’t trusting the certificates or they are showing as insecure. There are a ton of articles out there about sharing the root certificates via group […]
Before we start, it’s important for you to note that this isn’t a supported setup for the Flashforge Creator Pro 2 to work with OctoPrint, it’s more of a work around. So it’s completely at […]
If you have Sky Q, there’s a hidden engineers menu with some extra options including the ability to change the wi-fi bands and enabling connectivity over your home’s existing electricity wiring (known as powerline). Sky […]
If you have multiple Sky Q boxes, say a Sky Q Silver and two or three Sky Q Mini boxes, the similar airplay/bluetooth names can be confusing. The good news is, that you can change […]
Whether you are interested in buying, or selling, property via Rightmove, you might want to download the images. Now sure, you can do this one-by-one, by right clicking on each photo (when viewed full screen) […]
If you are seeing the ‘Microsoft Excel cannot open or save any more documents because there is not enough available memory or disk space‘ error, this might be misleading and the cause is likely nothing […]
If you’ve ordered a new Škoda and are confused by the number status codes, then you might find the below useful: Status code Description 00 Assigned to factory, no production week scheduled 10 Production week […]
This article will help you to link your iPhone to your Windows 10/11 computer, so you can make calls, send / receive iMessages and sync you calendar etc from your computer. For a while now, […]
If you’re reading this, then I suspect you’re either interesting in getting an EV, or are looking into it more since there is a drive to get rid of petrol and diesel vehicles in the […]
If you’ve deleted a message, text or iMessage, and want to restore it, just follow the few simple steps in this article. I thought that everyone knew this, as I’ve gone years without anyone asking […]
Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that allows you to control and automate various aspects of your home. It can integrate with a wide range of devices and services, such as lights, thermostats, […]
Home Assistant is open source home automation software that can be run on Linux, Windows, and Mac. Home Assistant is written in Python and has a large, active community. Home Assistant is meant to make […]
Installing PowerShell on Mac OS X is a relatively simple process that can be done in a few easy steps. Please note: these instructions are for Mac OS X version after 10.13 and above, as […]
PowerShell is a powerful command-line interface (CLI) that allows you to automate and manage Windows systems. One of the best ways to customise your PowerShell experience is by creating a custom profile. A profile is […]
PowerShell is a powerful tool for Windows administrators, developers, and power users. It allows you to automate tasks, manage Windows systems, and access a wide range of functionality through its built-in commands and modules. In […]
Windows Terminal is a powerful and versatile tool that can be used to manage your Windows operating system. It is a command-line interface (CLI) that allows users to access and control their Windows systems from […]
Power BI is a powerful tool for data visualisation and analysis, but it can be overwhelming for new users. Here are some hints and tips to help you get started: 1) Start with a clear […]
Are you looking for the ultimate home networking solution? Look no further than the Unifi Dream Machine SE (UDM SE) and wireless access points. This powerful combination of hardware and software provides a comprehensive, secure, […]
Tens of years ago, the idea of having a ‘smart home’ was just a dream. We’d seen it on television and in movies, but no one had the technology to make it a reality. Fast-forward […]
Copyright © 2023 | Richard Wallace
