Anki Vector review
Posted on 21-Mar-2019 19:57
The Anki Vector is a little companion robot that can entertain you and give you a glimpse into the world of robotics....
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones review
Posted on 15-Mar-2019 00:24
The Sony WH-1000XM3 are an excellent pair of noise cancelling headphones featuring great sound quality....
Yubikey 5 review
Posted on 18-Feb-2019 15:34
Managing ones access to services in general (online and offline) is something everyone does in their lives but not many consider the implications around chosing weak passwords, the problems of reusing passwords, the lack of security by design in some services and so on. Yubikey devices (and second factor authentication in general) can enhance security online, if used right....
BenQ EL2870U review
Posted on 11-Feb-2019 19:58
The BenQ EL2870U is a good mid-sized entertainment-oriented monitor....
We've been needing to provide guest internet access via our campus wireless network ever since we implemented it. People who visit just expect us to provide it.
We first tried to use the guest functionality that comes with Ruckus, but it's a bit clunky, and then we tried using Linewize's built-in ...
Below is a bit of a primer for connecting to a Paradox SP6000 via the IP150 module for the purposes of controlling via home automation software.
Hardware:
Spectra SP6000, IP150 Module with firmware < v3 - Firmware 1.x Works best due to changes that Paradox have implemented forcing users to th...
Sailpoint IdentityIQ IIQ allows you create "encrypted" passwords so then you store those encrypted passwords in config files such as the database credentials that are stored within the iiq.properties file.
dataSource.username=identityiqdataSource.password=1:iCAlakm5CVUe7+Q6hVJIBA==
There are...
I've been playing with Home Assistant and using a few devices around my home network so thought it would be useful to document some of the useful SNMP OIDs I have found:
Switches:
Device
SNMP OID
On Value
Off Value
Notes
APC 7920 PDU
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Boxing Day is one of the biggest retail shopping days of the year in New Zealand. After a day of overeating on Christmas Day, New Zealanders rush out in their droves to the malls enduring traffic chaos and crowds all in the hope of picking up a bargain. Big retailers advertise their "huge" Boxing Da...
As some people in GZ know I can present as a grumpy old man (GOM) and I've certainly been accused of berating new technologies. This post certainly shouldn't disappoint them. However I will state my cause for this post - usability, specifically Jo(e) Average's ability to use a technology - in this c...
Lime scooters have launched in the Hutt Valley overnight. Reports came in of scooters on streets late last night, and the app slowly updated as the scooters came online.Geofencing on the map indicates they are only available in the Hutt Valley, and not in Wellington or Porirua. Lime had demonstrated...
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