tech ramblings e.g. Linux, open source, design, web, EVs, 3D print, android, home automation, @raspberry_pi that sort of thing. Occasional moaning. ski 🎿.
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Hey, @Vans - got to say I've been a huge fan of your Atwood's - I like. They generally last me a year. I'm on my third pair (can verify).
Bit grumpy that last pair failed as in photo just after about three months. I don't really want to drop another £50 on a pair, can you help?
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26 Sep 2022
We are delighted to premiere the official MUSEUM MOVIE!!! We owe enormous thanks to the very talented Paul Crowley of @366daysofphotos who spent many months creating this beauty. Thanks also to our wonderful volunteers and visitors for taking part! youtu.be/dwvssWW6JOA
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rupester retweeted
30 Sep 2021
3D printed sign for the Bengeo area. Available on @Etsy.
etsy.com/uk/listing/10933487…
#HERTFORDSHIRE
#hertford
#bengeo
#3Dprinting
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Hey @SpotifyUK @Spotify why can't I get Spotify Lite in the UK? from what I hear it should be the default app anyway.... ? Premium user here.... I don't need bloat in paid for apps.... Should have the choice at least.
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deciding which of these boxes is a better to use as a @XigmaNAS home server. I've got a couple of SATA hdds to put in to play around with ZFS etc. lenovo doesn't have a regular PC PSU, takes a laptop charger, is that ok/ good even? @allanjude @jrssnet @JoeRessington
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Been looking at ThinkPad x220s for a while and just err, accidentally bought a couple on the bay, can't wait to get them. Great article here by @vaillancourtmax says it all maximevaillancourt.com/blog/… - just needs a title update, "why i use a tp x220 in *2021*!"
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2 Nov 2020
🚨 New product 🚨 Raspberry Pi 400 is your complete personal computer, built into a compact keyboard. Available today from $70. raspberrypi.org/blog/raspber…
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Hi @gigaclear - your install at my Mum's 150 yr old cottage nr Peterborough is fantastic. I added a "tech wall" with @ubnt router and wired in a wifi access point with CAT6 (mitigate 3 foot thick interior stone walls). Your techs put the modem into bridge mode. Brill service TVM!
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3 Jul 2020
We're continuing to build our strong connection with the local community and businesses by ordering hundreds of cloth face coverings for our brewery and head office team members from the locally famous Yarn Bombers. Read more about it here: mcmullens.co.uk/blog/posts/v… #Charity
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Hey @CostaCoffee - @Pret are offering 20 coffees for £20, a great deal! I prefer your coffee though, can you match it?
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@sipgateUK I've got my grandstream ATA gateway coming today and was ready and excited to dump BT and the line rental etc. I liked your setup docs, looks easy enough. Then I read £30 charge for number porting, don't fancy that much! @VonageUK - port is free by the looks?
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Maybe harsh re the charge. Frankly easiest thing is just to forget about the BT number port and just get new number. Internet only from @virgin now so soon no more line rental! I have to say @sipgateUK that your docs and service look xclnt so looking forward to getting going ☎️.
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Fantastic!
Shout out to @jon_the_viking, who's been delivering smiles in his community #PostalWorkersDay
Good work, looks great and thorough clear write up. Got to love @esphome_ and the amazing @home_assistant which just keeps getting better and better. I recently discovered @NodeRED and an now using that for automations, was reluctant at first as looked OTT but, it. is. brilliant!
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I made this night light some time ago. Easy to do and the kids love it! It uses an ESP8266 WiFi module and NeoPixel Ring inside a bunker light shell. Firmware is defined in YAML and built using @esphome_, integrates with @home_assistant and its automation. blog.christophersmart.com/20…