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Home Automation
Lightwave RF tips: Automation for dynamic LED colour based on door / window contact sensors being open / closed
One of my favourite home automations uses Lightwave RF to change the LED colour on their light switches to a different colour based on the status of their contact sensors that I have in my [...] -
Home Automation
Smart home tips: Stop feeling clueless!
Are you feeling clueless when it comes to home automation and smart homes? If so, don’t panic, I’ll try to help you with a few smart home tips. Home automation is becoming increasingly popular as [...] -
Active Directory
Troubleshooting 8 of the most common Active Directory issues
Active Directory (AD) is a powerful directory service, by Microsoft, which provides centralised authentication and authorisation for Windows-based networks. While it offers numerous benefits, domain administrators often encounter common issues that can impact its functionality. [...] -
Microsoft Teams
How to blur or change the background on a Teams call
I often get asked how I blur or change my background in Teams, so I thought I’d put together this quick guide. Before you start though, keep in mind that this will not work on [...] -
Active Directory
Active Directory certificates not working
You’ve setup an active directory certificate authority and your browser isn’t trusting the certificates or they are showing as insecure. There are a ton of articles out there about sharing the root certificates via group [...]