28Sep
Equip Cloud Key Gen 2 Plus with SSD and save energy
Is it possible to upgrade the Ubiquity Cloud Key Gen 2 Plus to SSD and make it more energy efficient and faster? Yes!
11Sep
Mounting Maxtrax MK II theft-proof on Quickpitch / Alu-Cab roof tent rails
In this post I show you how I attached my Maxtrax MK2 recovery boards to the roof tent in a theft-proof way.
11Sep
How to use Quickpitch / Alu-Cab Rooftent mounting rails
With these nuts and bolts you attach cargo to the mounting rails on the top of the roof tent.
02Sep
Hornets gnawing in the lilac
If you suddenly discover hornets in the lilac bush, you might think that the large insects are building a nest there. But they only feed there.
25Jul
How to develop HDR photos in 2022: Luminar Neo with HDR Merge
In this tutorial I explain step by step how to create an HDR composition from the images of an exposure series. I use Luminar Neo HDR Merge as the programme for HDR development.
19Jul
Solved: DD-WRT upgrade failed
When updating the DD-WRT firmware of your router, the message “upgrade failed” or “update failed” appears. The problem is related to the browser you are using.
13Jul
Smart irrigation – automated garden plant watering
In summer we spend about half an hour every evening watering our plants in the garden and in the raised beds on the terrace. When we are on holiday, neighbours and family have to step in and water our plants. Two good reasons to install an automatic watering system for beds and raised beds.
29Jun
Cover visible garden hoses with cable sleeve in white, grey or black
Manufacturers of garden hoses like to produce hoses in bright colours such as red, green or orange. This is rather suboptimal if, for example, the hoses are laid in such a way that they are visible on the terrace or in the garden. To make the installation more inconspicuous, you can camouflage your hoses with flexible cable sheathing in the colours white, grey or black.
20Jun
Varnish teak garden furniture: Options and result
Chairs or tables made of teak do not necessarily have to be painted or varnished. Many people swear by oiling garden furniture. But despite oiling, the furniture ages and quickly turns grey. With varnishes, you can prevent the ageing process and make the furniture last longer. We show how we have varnished our garden furniture.
26May
Offroading the coasts of Greece
With roof tent and Defender we visit Greece’s mainland coast and discover that the east coast is often underestimated. A photo travelogue.
29Apr
Dog herniated disc surgery: home exercises for muscles and nerves
Our French bulldog, Truffle, had an operation on his intervertebral disc. In this post, we describe how you can support your dog’s recovery with physio exercises and care at home.
28Apr
CSV is not an interface
It’s not an interface. It’s a source of error, originated directly from hell to torture developers and supporters.
