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WSL 2 vs Docker Desktop: Which One Should You Use?

5 May 2025 0 Comments

If you’re building and deploying containers on Windows, you’ve probably encountered either WSL 2 or Docker Desktop. While they’re closely related, they’re not interchangeable, and knowing which to use, and when, can drastically affect your system performance, development workflows, and licensing costs. In this article, I’ll cover the pros and cons of each, compare their

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VMware tip: How to resolve ‘Host TPM attestation alarm’

14 August 2024 0 Comments

In the world of virtualisation, ensuring the security and integrity of your environment is paramount. VMware provides several mechanisms to enhance the security of ESXi hosts, one of which is the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) attestation. However, while using this feature, you may encounter the “Host TPM Attestation Alarm.” This article will delve into what

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No mouse cursor in VMware vSphere 6.5 console

3 October 2017 1 Comments

Have you noticed that you don’t have a mouse cursor and cannot operate your VM’s via the console in VMWare vSphere 6.5? It’s likely as simple as the VMWare tools, but to enable this to happen you may have to change a few settings. Particularly if like me, you migrated from ESXi 5 to 6.5

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Hardware

Top 3 Affordable USB-C Docks for Hybrid Workers in 2025

4 May 2025 0 Comments
Flipper Zero

Why it’s not safe to store cloned access cards or credentials on a Flipper Zero

6 June 2024 0 Comments
Microsoft / Surface

How to make the most of your new Surface Pro 10 / Laptop 6 for Business

12 April 2024 0 Comments
Flipper Zero

Unlocking Efficiency: How the Flipper Zero’s Bad USB can be good and transform your IT workflows

5 April 2024 0 Comments
Hardware

Android TV tips: How to use managed child Google accounts with YouTube on your smart tv

26 February 2024 0 Comments
Hardware

LG 49WQ95C super ultrawide curved monitor review

23 February 2024 0 Comments
Home Automation Raspberry Pi

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

23 January 2023 0 Comments
Networking

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

16 January 2023 0 Comments
Networking Raspberry Pi

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

28 May 2022 5 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

How to use your Sky Q box(es) as Wi-Fi repeaters

3 November 2021 4 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

Sky Q shortcuts, tips and tricks [updated]

2 November 2021 1 Comments
Raspberry Pi

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

20 April 2021 0 Comments
3D Printing Raspberry Pi

OctoPrint – Flashforge Creator Pro 2

1 March 2021 14 Comments
3D Printing Raspberry Pi

How to setup OctoPrint / OctoPi to work on wi-fi

22 February 2021 2 Comments
3D Printing Raspberry Pi

How to install OctoPrint / OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi

20 February 2021 0 Comments
Raspberry Pi

How to configure Pi-hole

3 December 2020 2 Comments
Raspberry Pi

How to install Pi-hole in a Docker container on a Raspberry Pi

1 December 2020 2 Comments
Home Automation Raspberry Pi

Installing Homebridge in a Docker container on a Raspberry Pi

1 December 2020 0 Comments
Raspberry Pi

How to install Docker on a Raspberry Pi

30 November 2020 0 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

Sky Q Voice Commands

31 October 2020 2 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

Sky Q, using voice commands to run apps​

27 October 2020 2 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

Change your Sky Q AirPlay / Bluetooth name

4 October 2017 5 Comments
Amazon Echo / Alexa

Amazon Echo Review

16 July 2017 1 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

Sky Q Tip: How to Access Hidden Sky Q Engineers Menu

25 April 2017 13 Comments
Hardware Operating Systems

Use your BT Home Hub – Use it as a print server – Windows Vista guide

22 April 2009 0 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

Update the software on Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD box

23 February 2009 0 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

Sky+ / Sky HD USB ports

22 February 2009 0 Comments
Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

Engineers Menu on all Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD digiboxes

14 May 2007 2 Comments
Hardware Operating Systems

Use your BT Home Hub – Use it as a print server – Windows XP guide

3 December 2006 0 Comments
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