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 TopfitĀ 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 availableĀ 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.
iSync Plugin for Sony Ericsson K850i
Optus Wireless Broadband USB on Mac OSX
Is IMAP not showing in your Gmail Settings?
iSync Plugin for Nokia 6120 Classic
The only thing I didn’t count on is Nokia not having an iSync plugin for the phone (they seem to have one for every other device).