Projects, experiments & the occasional disaster.
Smart home tinkering, low-and-slow cooking, sim racing and honest reviews of the kit I actually use.
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Flexispot 4-Leg Standing Desk: The Wobble-Free Choice
Why I went with four legs instead of two, and why my wife actually approves of this desk.
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UGREEN KVM Switch: Seamless Dual Monitor Switching
How I switch between gaming PC and work laptop with two monitors and zero cable swapping.
PlayStation 5: Still Worth It in 2025
The disc version, the DualSense controllers, and why PS Plus is actually decent value.
Dawn Walks at Cramond: A Dogs Paradise
Discovering the magic of early morning walks along the Firth of Forth with my four-legged companion.
GigaBlue UHD: Satellite TV Done Right (Mostly)
Unicable II, Freesat, and why IPTV on this box is just okay.
Nürburgring Nordschleife in the Rain: A Sim Racing Nightmare
My catastrophic attempt at the Green Hell in wet conditions, and what I learned about humility.
Renault Megane E-Tech: Living With an EV in Scotland
Summer range vs winter range, Google integration, and why real buttons still matter.
Home Assistant Deep Dive: Automating the Hot Tub
How I used Home Assistant, ESPHome, and probably too many hours to automate hot tub frost protection.
Dell Wyse: The Quiet Home Assistant Server
Why a cheap thin client from eBay beats a Raspberry Pi for Home Assistant.
Sourdough Starter Saga: Year Three
Reflections on maintaining a sourdough culture through Scottish winters, kitchen disasters, and the occasional triumph.
Ooni Pizza Chronicles: The Quest for the Perfect Leopard Spots
Adventures in high-temperature pizza making, featuring burnt crusts, raw centers, and eventually, success.
Low and Slow: A 14-Hour Brisket Odyssey
What I learned from smoking a brisket in Scotland, including why you should never trust weather forecasts.
Network Overhaul: VLANs, Ubiquiti, and Weekend Downtime
How a simple router upgrade turned into a complete network redesign, featuring multiple reboots and one very confused smart TV.