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Tech Tips

Christmas Countdown 2021

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is fast approaching! From the 1st December we will be posting daily, showcasing our digital advent calendar. I guarantee this will be the last and only Christmas related post until the 1st of December.

Mikey
03/11/2021

Guides, PowerShell, Tech Tips, Windows Server

File Transfer Support for HTML 5 Remote Desktop Web Client

The HTML 5 Remote Desktop Web Client, for Windows Server RDS Deployments, now supports File Transfers. However, to enable this, feature the HTML 5 Web Client will need to be manually updated.

Mikey
16/08/2021

3D Printing, Tech Tips

eBay Store Launch!

The 3D Printer has been very busy printing an assortment of prints. 3D Prints are now available to buy from my new eBay store: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/woodwarddigital

Mikey
05/08/2021

3D Printing, Tech Tips

3D Printer Update – 25/06/21

After having delays on the parts for the DIY 3D I decided to bench the 3D DIY Printer project for now. I will be reusing some parts in a future project. It’s not all bad news! I ended up purchasing…

Mikey
25/06/2021

Arduino, STEM Learning, Tech Tips

IR Remote Controlled Laser Cat Toy

The IR Remote Controlled Laser Cat Toy is now complete. I used an Arduino UNO, IR remote, IR receiver, Laser Diode and two servos to create an IR remote controlled laser cat toy.

Mikey
10/05/2021
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PowerShell, Tech Tips

Public IP Address Changes Alert – PowerShell

Receive an email notification every time your Public IP Address changes. The Public IP Address Check script is a free and easy to use PowerShell script that can be ran as a schedule task using Task Scheduler within Windows.

Mikey
01/05/2021

Arduino, Guides, Tech Tips

Arduino UNO SMD Missing Drivers

Arduino UNO SMD Missing Drivers - How to install the CH430 Drivers for the Hardware ID "USB\VID_1A86&PID_7523".

Mikey
29/04/2021
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PowerShell, Tech Tips, Windows Server

Update HTML 5 Remote Desktop Web Client

HTML 5 Remote Desktop Web Client for Windows RDS Deployments is regularly updated. However, the HTML 5 Web Client updates have to be manually installed.

Mikey
23/04/2021

Guides, Tech Tips, Windows Server

How to Install HTML 5 Web Client for Microsoft RDS Server

HTML 5 Remote Desktop Web-Client for Windows Server at no additional cost. Allows for a modern web browser to access without having to use any additional apps.

Mikey
21/04/2021

PowerShell, Software, Tech Tips

Network Monitor – PowerShell Ping Script

The Network Monitor is a simple PowerShell Ping Script that acts as a Network Monitoring Tool. Alerting you to any devices which are unavailable.

Mikey
16/04/2021
1 Comment

Cyber Security, Tech Tips

Infection Monkey – Network penetration testing

Infection Monkey is an open-source, network penetration testing tool. It is a breach and attack simulator that uses real attack techniques and vulnerabilities.

Mikey
11/04/2021

Arduino, STEM Learning, Tech Tips

Arduino Laser Cat Toy – Update

The Arduino Laser Cat Toy is coming together nicely, it's now controlled via an IR Remote.

Mikey
10/04/2021

Tech Tips, Windows 10

What version of Windows 10 do I have?

Windows 10 was first released in July 2015. Since then Microsoft has released numerous major updates. But how do I know what version of windows 10 I have?

Mikey
07/04/2021

Software, Tech Tips

iMazing HEIC Converter – Convert photos from HEIC to JPEG

Photos that are taken with an iPhone or iPad by default are saved in the HEIC file format. This is how you can convert photos from HEIC to JPEG

Mikey
05/04/2021

Arduino, STEM Learning, Tech Tips

Arduino – Elegoo Starter kit

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform. A good way to get started is with a starter kit like the Elegoo Starter kit contains everything you need.

Mikey
31/03/2021