This blog post is about how I flashed a HP Compaq dx2420 Microtower computer / MS-7525 motherboard bios. I upgraded my Bios from version 5.18 02/20/2009 to 5.31 06/10/2010. November 2019: If you are interested in…
This blog post is about my HP Compaq dx7500 microtower computer, hardware upgrades, Windows 10 and a review. Introduction I purchased this computer second-hand via eBay for £28.45 GBP (including P&P) in 2016. I think…
This blog post tells you how to program a Sky remote control with a four digit code to work with a Technika 39” HD LCD39-C273 television. Introduction I own a Technika 39” television and recently…
This blog post is about how to boost WiFi signal strength using a tin foil reflector placed over an antenna. Introduction This is an update to an old blog post I wrote years ago. I…
This blog post is about how I performed a TalkTalk YouView Huawei DN370T software update without using a TalkTalk ISP connection. Introduction I was at a local car boot sale when I noticed a chap…
This is a quick blog post about my experience when removing a hard drive from a SKY+ HD satellite receiver set-top box, and preparing it for use in a Windows 10 computer. Note: I’m not referring to…
This blog post is about port forwarding with the Hauwei HG633 router supplied by TalkTalk. Introduction I’ve got an IP network camera that I occasionally connect to the HG633, which I then access remotely via…
This blog post is about how to install free maps on a Garmin Nüvi 255W Sat Nav. Introduction A friend purchased an old sat nav via eBay and asked me to replace its 2010 UK…