For the USA and much of Europe, Amazon is the go-to online marketplace. However, some Chinese outlets (AliExpress, Temu, Banggood etc) have become known for promising significantly cheaper products. In this article I want to share my experience from buying from both AliExpress and Amazon for over 5 years now. What is the difference with […]
Automation has become a vital tool for enhancing productivity and efficiency. From smart home devices to smartphone apps, automation allows us to simplify complex tasks and streamline our daily routines. One of the simple, versatile and powerful automation tools available for Android users is Tasker. In this article, I’m going to introduce Tasker and share […]
SD cards and USB sticks have become an essential method of storing data. Whilst USB sticks tend to be used to transfer data, SD cards are used as the primary means of storage in a range of devices including dashcams and smartphones. The market has however become flooded with counterfeit flash storage including USB sticks […]
The ESP32 is a powerful and versatile microcontroller that’s perfect for DIY electronics projects. I’ve found them a useful addition to my home tech options, particularly due to their small size and low power consumption. If you’re a Raspberry Pi fan (as I am) the ESP32 offers a smaller, lower power option for simple scenarios […]
Monitoring network connectivity can be crucial when investigating an intermittent issue. This article aims to share a simple Python script to monitor network connectivity using the ping command on either Windows or Linux operating systems. The script continuously pings a specified host and logs any connectivity failures, all while maintaining compatibility across different operating systems. […]
If you’ve tried creating a time lapse videos from pictures accidentally shot with automatic settings for exposure etc.. you’ve probably noticed some flickering in the final video. Don’t worry, all is not lost. This post shows you how I have managed to remove flicker from a time-lapse video in just such a situation. I do […]
I’ve recently re-added Google custom search (also known as “Google Programmable Search Engine”) as an option from Adsense to this website to make searching for articles easier. Having added the basic Google search code, I was surprised to see that the magnifying glass icon in the search button was missing. So for others suffering with […]
Storing lithium cells and batteries carefully is crucial as improper storage of lithium cells can lead to significant safety hazards such as fire and health issues, as well as degrading battery life. Those working with lithium must bear these hazards in-mind, both during the lifetime of the associated device (e.g. laptop or smartphone), and in […]
In this post I want to look at the use of Linux terminal commands for a simple and effective backup routine on Linux. We all know we should backup regularly, but it always feels like a pain to perform backups. As a result, most of us have been burnt by the loss of data from […]
In an era dominated by digital advancements, small businesses increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and efficiency. However, this increased reliance on digital platforms also exposes them to cyber threats. I’ve worked in technology implementation and maintenance for 20 years now, and cybersecurity has increasingly become a critical concern for small businesses. Gone are […]