In the world of smart homes, few things are as satisfying as watching your electricity bill drop. Recently, I built a custom “single source of
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Debugging the Soul: Finding Quiet in the Cosmos This Christmas
Between the constant push notifications, the endless tickets, and the rapid pace of the tech world, the Christmas break is usually my time to “force
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Secure Your Digital Life in the New Year: The Importance of Backing Up Your Data
As we embark on a new year, it’s essential to prioritize data security and ensure our valuable information is protected. One crucial aspect of this
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The Problem with eBay
As an eBay user, you may be familiar with the frustration that arises when searching for the best deals amidst the platform’s expansive listings. While
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Downdetector.co.uk Nagios Script
This is a PHP based script for monitoring Downdetector.co.uk on Nagios. It doesn’t use the paid API and just pulls the data it needs from
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How a 50p QR Code Medical Tag Exposes Thousands of Drivers Licenses and Medical Records
After seeing this in a random shop for 50p I thought I’d get it and see how it works. The idea looks good. Boy was
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CLIMATE CRISIS
The Climate Crisis is real and with little I can do personally to help I’ve taken steps to offset what I can’t reduce. My current
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Bypassing the ISP: How I Built a 200m Wireless Fiber Bridge Over a Canal
After three years of enduring legacy DSL speeds, I finally hit my breaking point. I couldn’t take the daily pain of a measly 800 kbps
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WorkSafe
Creating custom systems and products geared around productivity and functionality. With a focus on quality products affordable for the Charity Sector and Corporate Environments. The
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Projecthoneypot DNS Blacklist Blocker
I made this PHP script to help project parts of my site that I wanted to block spam bots to access. This is now protecting
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