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…

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. 14th January 2021 update: I notice…

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…

This blog post covers my first impressions of the NowTV box sold by Sky for the UK market. 2021 update: I published this blog post in 2013 and I no longer own the NowTV box…

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…

Are you considering giving away or disposing of a hard drive? This blog post tells you how to securely wipe a hard drive. Warning: I published this blog post here in 2013 and the information…

This blog post is about the Canon MX435 printer. As part of my efforts to create a more flexible home working environment, I’ve purchased a new wireless printer. 2021 update: I published this blog post here…

This article is about how I replaced the 2.5” SATA hard drive in my Dell D630. I’m fairly sure the same instructions apply to the Dell D620 laptop range as well. Disclaimer: You use these…