If you have a network or USB based UPS, getting your devices to shutdown safely when your UPS runs low on power is pretty important. NUT (Network UPS Tools) works with a wide variety of UPS devices from most manufacturers. Background I have a Synology NAS and I was trying Continue Reading
Ubuntu LACP Ethernet Bond/Teaming by GUI
This post is mostly so I don’t forget how to do this. Most guides I’ve found are Terminal based and require modifying “/etc/network/interfaces” Personally I don’t need super advanced controls – just a relatively simple way to do it via the GUI. Inside Ubuntu there is a default tool called Continue Reading
Qi Wireless Charging Dock for Tesla Model S/X
I’ve been looking for a Wireless Qi Charging solution for a Tesla Model S since I bought it a year ago. I found versions that sat in the storage bin as a tray like the Topfit one here: But this wasn’t what I was looking for. I really wanted something to Continue Reading
eSIM on the iPhone XS (and XS Max)
I just recently (like many others) picked up a new iPhone XS Max. Lots of good reasons to do so and many reviews are available that cover it better than I can. One reason I personally picked one up is for when I get the opportunity to travel overseas, I wanted Continue Reading
Password Managers
It’s been a long time between drinks (posts) – sorry! Working in the world of Internet security, the one thing I recommend to individuals every day (if they ask me what they can personally do to be safer online) is to use a password manager. The company I work for Continue Reading
Inexpensive mobile phones and plans in Australia
My tips on saving money with mobile phones and plans in Australia. Remember contracts are rarely your friend.
What I look for in a “Smart” Phone – aka is it a Palm Pre Plus in Australia?
This post contains my thoughts on the Palm Pre Plus (specifically an imported model not supported in Australia yet).
Tips from swapping to an HTC Desire from the iPhone 3GS
HTC have finally released the Desire here in Australia on the Telstra network. Sporting a UMTS 850/2100 radio it is perfect for those of us using the “NextG” Network – excellent coverage & speed. Here’s my story so far on moving to it from the iPhone 3GS.
Buying goods over the Internet from Overseas
There are some times when you want to buy products from overseas. Gadgets, clothes, movies, music etc. This is a quick post to let you know a few things to keep in mind.
JOBO photoGPS on Mac OSX
In 2008 JOBO released a GPS device to assist with geotagging photos that sits in the hot-shoe of your favourite DSLR camera called the JOBO photoGPS. It’s a very convenient unit that takes a non-GPS capable DSLR and gives it GPS abilities. I use mine on my Canon 450D, and they can be found online at places such as B&H. This is a quick review.