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A CAT OVEN?! I show off the weirdest (and BEST) tech at IFA 2026 youtu.be/V-4faTZoJgU #IFA2026 #vivoo #letpot #heatit #pawswing #walkingpad #drygo #petsuper #lovebox
A CAT OVEN?! The Weirdest (and BEST) Tech at IFA 2026
My third day at IFA Berlin 2026... this time I'm taking a look at everything and anything that catches my interest. This day was for me not you :) Products I saw... Lovebox:…
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If anyone needs me for anything this weekend… I’m busy
So is it a guy called Matt Wood who does all types of flooring, a guy called Matt who does Wood Flooring, or a shop that only sells non-glossy floor products?
Let's take a look at the latest innovations in green tech at IFA 2026 in Berlin: youtu.be/3zJ3AwK9bNQ Heat pumps, solar, plug-in batteries & food waste management #IFA2026
Green Tech at IFA 2026: Plug-in Batteries and New Heat Pump Innovation
I take a trip around IFA in Berlin to hunt down all the latest innovations in green technology. From heat pumps, home battery storage to food waste management, let me show you around! This is not a…
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Those Norwegians have their heads screwed on properly - a brilliant way to promote sustainable product development and encourage consumer influence by the Norwegian Consumer Council youtu.be/d6SPV4GZp-U @forbrukerradet.bsky.social
The Life of Death and the Ensh*ttificator
Ever noticed how things tend to die a little too soon? So have we. That’s the topic of our latest report. Read more at https://www.forbrukerradet.no/short-life/ The Norwegian Consumer Council is an…
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Well that's today's power cut then. I would say thanks GivEnergy for seeing me through it but, well, you know :(
Bloomin’ Windows Updates trying to stop me buying my ravioli at Asda! I ended up moving to another till just in time to see this one switch to a blue screen. Wouldn’t happen at Waitrose I’m sure :)
Checking out the latest and greatest smart home gadgets and tech at IFA Berlin 2026 featuring @home-assistant.io, UGREEN HomeAgent, smart locks, smart smoke alarms, robot vacuums and a large dollop of AI youtu.be/mDoylfr9meU #IFA2026 #UGREENHomeAgent #SwitchBot
The Best Smart Home Tech at IFA Berlin 2026!
I visited the huge IFA consumer tech show in Berlin to take a look at the latest and greatest innovations in the smart home market. Check out my other IFA 2026 videos: - Reolink booth tour:…
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Hands up if a twerking panda is on your wish list… #ifa2026
How to Migrate Home Assistant to ANY New Device (Without Starting Again!) youtu.be/JDPHPIrcdwI @home-assistant.io #raspberrypi
How to Migrate Home Assistant to ANY New Device (Without Starting Again!)
Upgrading your Home Assistant hardware? This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore Home Assistant to your new device, whether that’s a Raspberry Pi 5, small-form-factor PC, or even a…
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Finally made it to the hotel, just posting this to mark the time and that I’m only a mere 4 hours and 45 minutes later than planned…
When you take a flight to Berlin but get diverted to Hanover :(
When the first thing your new next door neighbours say to you when you introduce yourselves is "I want to talk to you about your solar panels" you know you're going to get on swimmingly. Anyway, this is the result: youtu.be/NoU078--dKw #SolarPanels #GreenTech
Solar rule #1 - fill your roof
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Plug-in Solar is now LEGAL to buy and use in the UK! Find out what has and hasn't been approved in this week's video: youtu.be/BgT3RiIaAMY #pluginsolar #pluginbattery #solarpv #solarpanels #pluginbatteries #diysolar #solarpv
Plug-in Solar is Legal in the UK!
Yes, as of 27th August 2026 plug-in solar is now legal to buy and use in the UK… with a few caveats! Let’s discuss what has actually been approved and what you can and can’t plug in. See the…
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We Installed a Smart Bird Box… The Blue Tits Took Over & Raised a Family! 🐦❤️ youtu.be/L6BWmJA-G4w #smartbirdbox #smartbirdnest #birdwatching #nestbox @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social
I Installed a Smart Bird Box... Then THIS Happened 🐦
The latest update on our smart bird box, the Birdfy Nest - and this time we have visitors! Buy the Birdfy Nest Duo: (Direct): https://uk.birdfy.com/collections/bird-house?ref=SPEAKTOTHEGEEK …
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Time to go to the petrol station and fill up ready to go on holiday tomorrow. Oh, no… wait
But... why?? If only there were a much safer, healthier, less explosive and more efficient type of cooker like, I don't know, LITERALLY ANY ELECTRIC ONE. Burning it for heating too? Hydrogen here is backward step for the environment and everyone's wallets. #hydrogen #greenwashing
Home Assistant Security Guide: MFA, IP Bans & More. Stop Hackers! Secure @home-assistant.io in 10 Minutes youtu.be/PJq1sHcINso #homeassistant #mfa #security #ipban #infosec #homeautomation #smarthome
Stop Hackers! Secure Home Assistant in 10 Minutes
Make sure Home Assistant is as secure as possible by following the tips in this video - I’ll go over security best practises and show you how to enable MFA and IP banning. Home Assistant’s Security…
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I Finally Upgraded My 17-Year-Old TV… Here's What I Missed youtu.be/Yk0GwF0FT_E #SamsungTV #Denon #QN90F #QN93F #AVRX1800H
I Finally Upgraded My 17-Year-Old TV… Here's What I Missed
My old Sharp Aquos, purchased in October 2008, has finally been replaced! Check out the Samsung 50” QN90F/QN93F: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/4lDs5eS or https://amzn.to/4bnayUP And the Denon…
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Looking to buy solar, batteries, a heat pump or an EV but not sure where to start or what all of the jargon means? Check out DanEVSolar's @danevsolar.bsky.social new training courses and premium tools that he's just launched over on his channel today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZsN...
Before Installing Solar - DO THIS!!!
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Holy shit! Like bollocks is climate change not real, my solar panels generated 651 kWh in July. Not only is that abnormally high for July, it's also the most my panels have ever generated in a single month by a HUGE margin. Previous record was 596 kWh in May 2023.
I Spent £13,000 on Solar… Have I Made It Back Yet? youtu.be/s4XkCe2YnTw #SolarPV #SolarPanels #HomeBattery #SolarBattery #SolarPower #GivEnergy #GreenEnergy #EnergyBills #CheapEnergy #FreeEnergy
I Spent £13,000 on Solar… Have I Made It Back Yet?
It's time for my bi-annual update on the payback of my solar and battery installation... graphs and tables. And the biggest question on everyone's lips is can I actually make a stats update video…
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Still working on moving away from my Synology NAS but I need to find alternatives for critical functions. I'm stuck on replacing Hyper Backup, Hyper Backup Vault, and Active Backup for Business. Anyone got any suggestions that they've used? Ideally Docker-based and open source!
Good morning everyone! It’s a but windy but this is my chosen location as a breakfast view this morning
Reolink vs Ring: Which Video Doorbell Is Better in 2026? I put them head-to-head in this week's video: youtu.be/84Zjw_uNSps #videodoorbell #smartdoorbell #Reolink #ReolinkDoorbell2ndGen
Reolink vs Ring: Which Video Doorbell Is Better in 2026?
Let's take a look at the new Reolink's Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Reolink have asked me to put it head to head against their biggest competitor, the Ring Battery Video Doorbell! Buy the Reolink…
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Wow @octopus.energy you are sending Greener Nights off with quite the ceremony, its final swan song finishing the month in style with an almost straight flush of green/former green nights for the coming week :)
Keep your solar and battery inverters cool during the heatwave! Check out my simple DIY solution in this week's video: youtu.be/27zVAdlddiQ #homeassistant #solarpv #solarpanels #homebattery #batterystorage #solarinverter #homeautomation #batterycooling #fans #heatwave #heatwaveuk #ukheatwave
UK Heatwave: Is Your Solar Inverter Overheating? I Added Cooling Fans!
Here's a very easy DIY upgrade for your solar or battery inverters to help keep them cooler during the warm weather. My hope is that this will increase the lifespan of the inverters so as I can get…
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Today’s “gadget” purchase. Should have got this years ago really, figured it’d be a good idea in case of a cooking or electrical fire, you never know! And yes, I know I need to decorate this room…
