Why Your Wi-Fi Drops as You Move Around the House
Your phone clings to the wrong access point long after you have left the room. Here is why roaming goes wrong in larger homes, and what actually fixes it.
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Notes from the workshop.
Practical write-ups on networking, security, smart-home automation and software — written from the loft and the comms cupboard, with a slant on what works for homes and small businesses across Marlow, Maidenhead and the Thames Valley.
When Should You Replace Your Business IT Equipment?
Most small business kit gets replaced the moment it dies, which is always the worst possible time. Here is how long each piece really lasts, and which bits I would leave well alone.
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Smart Lighting in an Older Home: No Rewiring Required
Most older homes can get proper smart lighting without opening up a single wall. Here are the three routes that work — and when a £12 smart bulb is all you need.
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How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost in 2026?
Quotes for the same website can run from £300 to £15,000. Here's why they vary so much, and how to work out what your business actually needs to spend.
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What Should IT Support Cost a Small Business?
Hourly rates, per-user contracts, care plans — a plain-English breakdown of what support really costs a business of 5 to 50 staff, and when you don't need it at all.
Read moreNew-Build Pre-Wire: What to Run Before the Plasterboard
The six-point structured cabling checklist for new-build plots — access points, CCTV, door entry and comms enclosure — and why first fix is the only cheap moment to do it.
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Are Smart Heating Controls Worth It in an Older Home?
Thick brick walls, single-zone heating and draughty sashes change the maths on smart thermostats. Here's what actually pays off in a period property.
Read moreANPR on Building Sites: Your ICO Obligations, Explained
Gate ANPR counts as processing personal data. The five things the ICO expects from a construction site running number-plate recognition — and who should do the paperwork.
Read moreStill Running Your Business on Spreadsheets? Here's When to Build Something Better
Spreadsheets are brilliant until your business outgrows them. Here are the warning signs, and what to replace them with (hint: it's not always custom software).
Read moreConstruction Site CCTV: Hire or Buy? A Builder's Guide
What site CCTV hire really costs over a programme, when installed kit with gate ANPR wins, and the honest cases where hire still makes sense for Thames Valley builders.
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