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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve just installed Pi-hole, this article will help you with changing some of the default settings and improving what gets blocked. It’s important that you do not change the DNS settings on your DHCP […]
If you’re reading this article, I’m presuming that you know what Pi-hole is, and have a Raspberry Pi setup with Docker installed. Pi-hole features and benefits I think the main reasons most people will install […]
This process should be pretty similar, regardless of the device, so long as you have Docker installed, but this image is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi. Prerequisites You will need Docker installed on your […]
Running software in a container, instead of directly on a computer/server has many benefits, as you likely know, since you’re reading this. But for me, one of the key things is the separation. I like […]
If you’re here, you know you can use your Sky Q remote control with your voice, as well as the buttons. Of course, this only works with the remote controls with the microphone buttons (either […]
If you’re a Sky Q user, you’re probably already aware that you can use the voice commands with one of the two remote controls that came with your box. But, did you know that you […]
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 […]
Like many of you, I’d always wanted to try the Amazon Echo, but I wasn’t going to shell out £149 for one. However, on Amazon Prime Day, I bagged one for £79. My intention being […]
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 […]
This article was written for the BT Home Hub V1 only and has not been tested on any other versions. Have you ever wondered what that USB port on your BT Home Hub was for? […]
To download the latest software for your Sky / Sky+ /Sky+ HD box, please follow the below simple process: 1) Unplug your box from the power supply 2) Press and hold the backup (on the […]
Have you ever wondered what the USB ports are for you on your Sky+ or Sky HD box? Well I’m told it’s to allow for possible future expansion. I doubt they’ll ever be used, but […]
As you may already know, there is an engineers menu that can be easily access on all Sky, Sky+ and Sky HD digiboxes. The most useful functions of this menu are being able to change […]
This article was written for the BT Home Hub V1 only and has not been tested on any other versions. Have you ever wondered what that USB port on your BT Home Hub was for? […]
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