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 […]
Hardware
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 […]
Raspberry Pi
How to configure Pi-hole
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 […]
Raspberry Pi
How to install Pi-hole in a Docker container on a Raspberry Pi
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 […]
Home Automation
Installing Homebridge in a Docker container on a Raspberry Pi
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 […]
Raspberry Pi
How to install Docker on a Raspberry Pi
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 […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
Sky Q Voice Commands
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 […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
Sky Q, using voice commands to run apps
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 […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
Change your Sky Q AirPlay / Bluetooth name
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 […]
Amazon Echo / Alexa
Amazon Echo Review
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 […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
Sky Q Hidden Engineers Menu
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 […]
Hardware
Use your BT Home Hub – Use it as a print server – Windows Vista guide
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? […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
Update the software on Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD box
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 […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
Sky+ / Sky HD USB ports
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 […]
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q
Engineers Menu on all Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD digiboxes
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 […]
Hardware
Use your BT Home Hub – Use it as a print server – Windows XP guide
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? […]