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I recently changed some settings on my local network which resulted in the Sonos app not being able to find the devices on my network, so I took the opportunity to reconfigure it from scratch.
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This weekend I discoverd an issue with my FreeNAS box which I have upgraded to version 11 and file shares on the windows 10 platform. The issue I had was I was unable to create the share without any username and password being required.
![Victorian terrace house in need of refurbishment](/images/articles/House_Renovation_1/House_Before_Work.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DZGbarvQwf.jpg)
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I have owned my house for almost 20 years now, it is a mid terrace Victorian property with plenty of draughts and plenty of scope for improvement. Spread over 4 floors I am spoilt for space if only it was in a condition that I could call it a home rather than just a house.
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Today I have been working with an sql database which corresponds to a folder full of images which had the format like this
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I purchased for myself a Microsoft Surface Pro 4, to allow me to work while away from my main desktop. The main reason is the Surface range are ultra portable which means I can take it on the bike with me, or throw it into hand luggage on a plane flight.
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Well it's Saturday today, the sun is shining and there are some jobs that I need to get on with, first on the list is getting the bike clean!