Huawei DN370T Youview Set-top Box Supplied by TalkTalk
This blog post provides insight, tips and solutions to problems related to the Huawei DN370T YouView set-top box, which I was given as part of a package by TalkTalk in the UK. Without doubt the…
Category Archives: Hardware
How to Setup the Vstarcam F6836W IPCAM / Webcam (IP Network Camera)
This guide tells you how to setup the Vstarcam F6836W IPCAM / webcam (IP network camera), including sending motion detection photos via email and remote viewing across the internet. Introduction I’ve decided to play around…
Port Forwarding Instructions for the TalkTalk Huawei HG533 ADSL Router (Port Mapping)
This guide provides ‘how to’ instructions for port forwarding on a TalkTalk Huawei HG533 ADSL router. Introduction I wanted to view a webcam on my home network from the internet. This meant I had two…
Asus Google Nexus 7 – Root, Backup, Encryption Removal, Restore and Stock Rom Installation
This how to guide for the Asus Google Nexus 7 covers backup, encryption removal, restore, rooting and stock rom installation. Introduction My girlfriend and I have been using the Wi-Fi version of the Asus Google…
Inside a Dell Latitude D620 Laptop, Screw Photos and ‘How To’ Notes
I took apart my Dell Latitude D620 laptop to remove some dust from the fan area and the component attached to the CPU heat sink. I often take photos to help me remember the steps…
How to Securely Wipe a Hard Drive
Are you considering giving away or disposing of a hard drive? This blog post tells you how to securely wipe a hard drive. Note: You use this ‘how to’ guide at your own risk! You…
My 3 SkypePhone S2 mobile phone review
Shortly I will stop using my old ‘3 SkypePhone S2’ made by Amoi, and so I thought I would write a review about the phone and my experience of using it with the 3 service.…
I brought a new printer
As part of my efforts to create a more flexible home working environment, I’ve brought a new wireless printer. The printer I brought was the reasonably priced Canon MX435, which can: Connect to via…