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Month: April 2021

Raspberry Pi

How to upgrade Pi-hole within a Docker container on a Raspberry Pi

20 April 2021 Richard Wallace 0

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

9 April 2021 Richard Wallace 0

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

7 April 2021 Richard Wallace 0

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. […]

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