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  • We Went Car Shopping
    Motoring | Shopping

    We Went Car Shopping

    ByJim 3 November 20246 February 2025

    If you remember, we’ve been on the lookout for a new car, and for a couple of very good reasons. Our trusty Qashqai, while beloved, has started feeling a bit snug for our growing family. Plus, the maintenance costs have begun to weigh us down. After the recent MOT, the repair list was daunting and…

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  • Live Broadcasting with a twist
    Broadcasting | Streaming

    Live Broadcasting with a twist

    ByJim 27 October 20246 February 2025

    Radio Revolution: Tune in to your music, your way! 🎧  Imagine a radio station that plays exactly what you want to hear! No more flipping through channels, no more hoping your favourite song will come on. This isn’t just a dream, it’s a revolutionary idea that could change the way we listen to music forever! Think of…

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  • What would you do with ÂŁ25,000 for your business?
    Business | Funding | Shopping

    What would you do with ÂŁ25,000 for your business?

    ByJim 20 October 20246 February 2025

    Simply Business: Empowering Dreams with the Business Boost Grant  Since 2020, Simply Business has been a beacon of hope for small businesses across the UK, offering nearly ÂŁ100,000 in grants through their Business Boost initiative. This annual competition provides a ÂŁ25,000 grant to one deserving entrepreneur, giving them the financial support needed to kickstart their…

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  • No Budget Theatre lighting Rig
    Hardware | Rigging for Events | Shopping

    No Budget Theatre lighting Rig

    ByJim 13 October 20246 February 2025

    It’s been a few years but one thought still pop in my head from time to time. What upgrades would I make to my old theatre if I had an unlimited budget. Not very useful in real life but a nice fun thought exercise. As this is kind of my ultimate Theatre Lighting Rig I’m…

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  • Redesign my Smart Home with Thread Devices
    Smart Home

    Redesign my Smart Home with Thread Devices

    ByJim 6 October 20246 February 2025

    If you’re new to the world of smart homes, or you’ve delved head first into the rabbit hole, you might have come across terms like “Matter” and “Thread.” These are not just buzzwords; they represent the next big leap in smart home technology. I thought it was a bout time I have a look at…

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  • Middle Things!: Filling the gap left by Blackmagic Design
    Broadcasting | Hardware | Streaming

    Middle Things!: Filling the gap left by Blackmagic Design

    ByJim 29 September 20246 February 2025

    Before diving into this week’s post, I have to apologize for missing last week’s update. We had an amazing time at Butlins, and although I couldn’t find a moment to write, the kids had a blast, and Blake absolutely loved his first swimming experience! Now, onto something super exciting! Since returning from our mini holiday,…

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  • My Home Lab
    DIY | Hardware | Learning | Open Source | Self Hosted | Software

    My Home Lab

    ByJim 15 September 20246 February 2025

    In the not-so-distant past of 2022, I penned a piece on the art of configuring CloudFlare Tunnels. Fancy a peek? The post is just a scroll away. Ever since, I’ve been riding the CloudFlare tunnel wave, using it for everything from my home lab shenanigans to getting websites up and running. It’s been quite the…

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  • Creating a Plan for My Home Network Upgrade
    Hardware | Shopping

    Creating a Plan for My Home Network Upgrade

    ByJim 8 September 20246 February 2025

    I’ve been mulling over giving my home network a facelift for some time. Right before the big move, I snagged a few Ubiquiti Access points that were on their last legs, support-wise. Surprisingly, they’ve been doing a stellar job blanketing the house with Wi-Fi. So, I figured, why not take a plunge into the Ubiquiti…

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  • Blackmagic multi-stage festival setup
    Broadcasting | Hardware | Rigging for Events | Shopping | Software | Streaming

    Blackmagic multi-stage festival setup

    ByJim 1 September 20246 February 2025

    The Festival Experience from the comfort of your sofa!  Several years ago, I was part of a team responsible for the video production at the Beverly Folk Festival in the UK. The client’s request was simple: capture interviews with the artists post-performance and, if possible, some footage of the performances. With a talented crew of…

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  • Apple | Hardware | Open Source

    Will we ever see modular ARM-based PC Components?

    ByJim 25 August 20246 February 2025

    We may have some annoyed PC Building enthusiasts if not.  As I was wrapping up my post on completing my PC build, a thought struck me. How amazing would it be if PC building enthusiasts could purchase ARM-based components separately for their builds, instead of being limited to a single SoC (System on a Chip)?…

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