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Sonos setup tips and useful information for owners

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Published: 14 September 2019

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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FreeNAS default screen

Windows 10 SMB Guest Access - required for FreeNAS

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Published: 09 June 2019
  • Windows 10
  • FreeNAS

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.

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Victorian terrace house in need of refurbishment

My journey to a efficient Victorian terrace house

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Published: 08 June 2019
  • Renovation
  • Victorian Terrace

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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Using Windows Powershell to rename multiple files

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Published: 02 June 2019
  • Windows 10
  • PowerShell

Today I have been working with an sql database which corresponds to a folder full of images which had the format like this

ss9b_-_sunflower_yelllow_-_lb_embroidery_-_grange_hill_tv_school_-_year_2_-_front_1727726312.png 

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Surface Pro 4 Display Rotation Problem + Solution

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Published: 01 July 2017
  • Surface Pro 4
  • Windows 10
  • Faults

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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Saturday morning bike wash while the sun shines

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Published: 02 April 2016
  • Motorbikes
  • R1200RT
  • BMW Motorad

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!

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