Škoda Enyaq iV
Why does my Škoda Enyaq key flash red?
Have you noticed that the key for your Škoda Enyaq flashes? In fact, this might not be limited to the Enyaq, it could also extend to other cars built by Audi, Škoda and VW. The […]
Year: 2021
Škoda Enyaq iV
How to enable high beam assist on your Škoda Enyaq headlights
If you don’t have the matrix light package, and would like to enable the auto high beams on your Škoda Enyaq iV, then you can, by following this guide. WARNING Although I’ve taken the time […]
Škoda Enyaq iV
How to enable auto day/night maps on the Škoda Enyaq sat nav
If the sat nav in your Škoda Enyaq is displaying the maps with a day view (shown below), even at night, you might find that too bright. I know I do. It’s easy to change […]
Škoda Enyaq iV
How to adjust the reversing camera brightness on the Škoda Enyaq iV
Unfortunately, the reversing lights and reversing camera on the Škoda Enyaq aren’t as good as you would want, well not when there is no street lighting, as the camera doesn’t have night vision. When you […]
Windows 11
How to left align the Windows 11 taskbar
If you have recently moved/upgraded to Windows 11, and miss the left aligned taskbar from Windows 10, then the good news is that you can left align it by following the below steps: 1) Right […]
Škoda Enyaq iV
How to track your new Škoda on the cargo ships
Ordinarily, when you order a new car, you know how long it will take, and are most likely happy to wait. However, you might be impatient, like I was after waiting an additional two months […]
Škoda Enyaq iV
How many people drive a new car before the buyer does?
If you’re lucky enough to be able to buy a brand new car, you’ll know that it feels good knowing that you’re the first person, and possibly the only person, to drive it. However, if […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
How to use your Sky Q box(es) as Wi-Fi repeaters
If you have Sky Q, you might be surprised to hear that you can use your Sky Q box(es) as Wi-Fi repeaters, even if you don’t have Sky broadband. To set it up, follow the […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
Sky Q shortcuts, tips and tricks
Are you new to Sky Q, or finding some every day functionality slow and clunky? If so, then the below shortcuts, tips and tricks should prove useful. 1) Quickly access your recordings To access your […]
Škoda Enyaq iV
Škoda order/build status codes
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 […]
Apple iPhone and iPad
iPhone/ipad – list apps alphabetically
Have you ever wanted to view all of your iPhone and/or iPad apps alphabetically? I hadn’t, but I stumbled accross this and thought it might be useful to some people. Here’s how to do it: […]
Škoda Enyaq iV
Why does the Škoda Enyaq iV have rear drum brakes?
I’ve ordered a Škoda Enyaq iV, and although I noticed it had drum breaks when I test drove one, I didn’t really give it much more thoughts on the day. However, I now find myself […]
EV Charging
Ordering a Pod Point Home EV Charger [updated]
I’ve decided to do my bit for the environment, and my wallet, and make the move to an EV (Electric Vehicle), and I thought I’d share my experiences with you, as I go through the […]
EV Charging
£90 Octopus Energy credit when you buy a new VW, Audi or Skoda
If you have, or are buying and EV (Electric Vehicle), then it’ll be worth you looking at a tariff that will helps you to save some money by charging your vehicle in the early hours […]
Škoda Enyaq iV
How to reset the infotainment system in a Škoda Enyaq iV
From time-to-time, you might experience a laggy infotainment system, or even worse, it may freeze. If this happens to you in your Škoda Enyaq iV, try resetting the infotainment system by following the below single […]
Mircrosoft SQL Server
SQL Query – select and update at the same time
Whilst creating an application, which works from a central job list, I found myself wanting to perform both a select and update query at the same time. Essentially, marking jobs as collected, at the same […]
Raspberry Pi
How to upgrade Pi-hole within a Docker container on a Raspberry Pi
If you followed my other guide on how to install Pi-hole in a docker container on a Raspberry Pi, then this guide will help you to upgrade it. If you didn’t setup Pi-hole using my […]
Home Automation
How to setup a homekit temperature automation
If, like me, you have some temperature sensors, Philips Hue Motion sensors in my case (they include LUX and temperature), around the house, and you want to automate tasks, you’ve probably noticed that you cannot […]
3D Printing
Flashforce Creator Pro 2 – First print with wood PLA filament
So I’ve had the Flashforge Creator Pro 2 for a couple months now, and I’m still enjoying it. I’ve not really done much practical with it yet, but I’m still having fun with my prints. […]
3D Printing
OctoPrint – Flashforge Creator Pro 2
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 […]
3D Printing
Flashforce Creator Pro 2 – First TPU Print
After printing a ton of stuff in PLA, I thought I’d try printing with a different material in my new Flashforge Creator Pro 2. I thought about ABS, but after doing some research online, temperature […]
3D Printing
Flashforge Creator Pro 2 IDEX – after two weeks use
I’m fairly new to the world of 3D printing, but wanted to get into it as a hobby, but also because I need plenty of brackets for the smart tech installed around my home. After […]
3D Printing
How to setup OctoPrint / OctoPi to work on wi-fi
Out of the box, OctoPrint / OctoPi works with ethernet, but to run it over wi-fi, you need to make a few simple changes. So let’s get started: Step 1 Connect your OctoPi Micro SD […]
3D Printing
How to install OctoPrint / OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi
If you have a 3D printer without an IP connectivity (e.g. ethernet / wi-fi), but you’d like to gain some remote control and monitoring, then OctoPrint will help you. Essentially, you connect a Raspberry Pi […]