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Month: December 2021

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PowerShell – loop through files using wildcards in the filenames

22 December 2021 Richard Wallace 0

If you need to work with multiple files (e.g. log files) and want to identify them by using wildcards, you can take the below approach: 1 Identify the folder to work in, and add it […]

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What to do when your Škoda Enyaq is unable get online

21 December 2021 Richard Wallace 0

If you have a Škoda Enyaq iV, and have experienced difficulties with the infotainment system connecting to the internet, perhaps with a message saying ‘unable to load connection status’ or if you cannot disable private […]

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Replacement umbrella for the Škoda Enyaq

20 December 2021 Richard Wallace 0

Unfortunately, Škoda, for cost saving reasons (I presume), chose to only provide one umbrella in the new Škoda Enyaq iV. They provide one for the driver, but not the passenger. Personally, I think the umbrella […]

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