Reliance on the internet and the cloud has never been greater. But is that the right way to run your smart home?Most smart home devices need an internet connection to work. We have all experienced the “bong” noise when you summon a voice assistant but it can’t help you because your WiFi or internet isn’t […]
Author: Tom
UNS 90LA Penninsula Dual AIO Aquarium – Initial Review
When I downsize my reef tank I will be moving to a Ultum Nature Systems (UNS) 90LA Peninsula. This tank is roughly 90cm x 30cm x 30cm and holds around 81 liters so its on the larger end of what is considered as a nano tank. This tank can be used for freshwater out the […]
Dory, I Shrunk the Reef: Why I’m Trading 4ft for a Nano
Time for me to face reality, the 4ft reef tank is big, expensive, complicated and time consuming. I don’t want any of these things anymore so after lots of procrastinating I have decided to downsize the tank so something much simpler and smaller. The current display tank is around 340 Liters + sump, its a […]
Brecon Beacons Getaway
Day 1 Over the bridge into Wales we went, and our first stop was Tredegar House. National Trust sites usually have some sort of family-friendly activity running over the summer, and this time it was a surprise mini-beach right by the stables. Buckets, spades, and sand in the middle of a grand estate — it […]
Why I Chose a Power Station for My Campervan
When I started planning my campervan, I thought the electrics would be one of the trickiest parts. I watched endless YouTube videos of people wiring up batteries, inverters, charge controllers, split charge systems etc etc. It looked very complicated and I was worried about making a mistake like using the wrong cable and starting a […]