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Home Automation

How to install Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi using Mac OS X

23 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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 Automation

Home Assistant: A smart home operating system / software for automation

22 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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 […]

Install PowerShell on Mac OS X
Mac OS X

How to install PowerShell on Mac OS X

20 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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 […]

Custom PowerShell Profile
PowerShell

PowerShell tips: How to customise your PowerShell profile

19 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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

PowerShell tips: 10 tips and tricks to get the most PowerShell

18 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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
Command Prompt

Exploring the benefits of using Windows Terminal

17 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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 tips and tricks
Power BI

Power Bi tips: 12 tips to get the most out of Power BI

16 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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 […]

Networking

Unifi Dream Machine SE and Wireless access points: The ultimate home networking solution

16 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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, […]

Smart Home Technology
Home Automation

5 step guide to making your smart home work for you

15 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

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 […]

Tesla

Should you buy a Tesla Model Y without ultrasonic sensors (USS) before Tesla Vision is finished?

14 January 2023 Richard Wallace 2

Tesla has been making waves in the automotive industry for years now, and the Tesla Model Y, is no exception. The Model Y is a mid-size SUV that offers a range of features and performance […]

Mac OS X

Become a keyboard ninja: a comprehensive guide to Mac and Windows keyboard shortcuts

13 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

Have you ever wished you could type faster without having to look at your keyboard? Or maybe you just want to make your work process more efficient? If so, then this blog post is for […]

Apple iPhone and iPad

How to find your wi-fi password on your iPhone/iPad

1 January 2023 Richard Wallace 0

If you’ve forgotten the password for your WiFi network on an iOS device running iOS 16 or later, there are a few different ways you can try to recover it. Here’s a step-by-step guide to […]

Home Automation

How much does it cost to run a smart home?

11 December 2022 Richard Wallace 0

A smart home can be a convenient and energy efficient way to control and automate various aspects of your home. However, it’s important to understand the potential costs involved in setting up and running a […]

Software

Remote Desktop – Too many passwords

26 September 2022 Richard Wallace 0

If you’re using the Microsoft Remote Desktop client and see the ‘Too many passwords’ warning, then please consider not saving your passwords, as it’s not considered secure, but if you have to, then this is […]

Apple iPhone and iPad

How to enable the battery percentage in the top status bar

15 September 2022 Richard Wallace 0

Good news, if you’ve missed having the battery percentage on your iPhone’s status bar, well Apple have brought it back in iOS 16, for the iPhone 11 Pro, 12, 12 Pro, 13, 13 Pro, 14 […]

PowerShell

Download photos from Rightmove using PowerShell [updated]

11 August 2022 Richard Wallace 5

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) […]

Networking

Installing UniFi network controller in a Docker container on a Raspberry Pi

28 May 2022 Richard Wallace 1

If you have UniFi devices, but don’t have one that runs the network controller software, you can install it in a docker container on a Raspberry Pi. This process should be pretty similar, regardless of […]

Microsoft Teams

How to create a webhook in Microsoft Teams

25 February 2022 Richard Wallace 0

If you’re reading this, then you already know how useful Microsoft Teams is, and there numerous ways to expand how you use it. One way is with add-on via the in app store, another is […]

Power BI

Count duplicate rows in Power BI using DAX

27 January 2022 Richard Wallace 0

If you’re working with data in Power BI and would like to count how many duplicates there are, the below example will help you. Let’s start with the table structure. For this example, lets says […]

Windows Sandbox on Windows 11
Windows 11

Setting up a Windows Sandbox on Windows 11

13 January 2022 Richard Wallace 0

If you need to test something, but don’t want to risk changing or damaging your existing Windows installation, then you can utilise something called Windows Sandbox. This basically creates an isolated sandbox machine, which is […]

Power BI

Group values in ranges in Power BI using DAX

10 January 2022 Richard Wallace 0

If you have a column containing numeric values in your Power BI report, depending on the graph, it can sometimes be too much and produce some messy graphs, like the below: To make this look […]

PowerShell

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 […]

Škoda Enyaq iV

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 […]

Škoda Enyaq iV

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 […]

Škoda Enyaq iV

Why does my Škoda Enyaq key flash red?

30 November 2021 Richard Wallace 0

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 […]

Škoda Enyaq iV

How to enable high beam assist on your Škoda Enyaq headlights

26 November 2021 Richard Wallace 0

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

24 November 2021 Richard Wallace 1

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

23 November 2021 Richard Wallace 2

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

17 November 2021 Richard Wallace 0

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

15 November 2021 Richard Wallace 2

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 […]

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