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Dec 13
Dec 13 My Siri Shortcuts

Ben Hooper
IT

A collection of the Siri Shortcuts that I’ve created for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

Oct 20
Oct 20 Apple software wishlist

Ben Hooper
IT, opinions

A collection of all of my wants and needs from iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS over the years.

Jan 7
Jan 7 How to set up free, secure, high-quality remote access for Plex

Ben Hooper
how-to

Finally, the best of all worlds!

Apr 12
Apr 12 How to back up an iCloud Photo Library offline on Windows

Ben Hooper
how-to, IT

Fast, free archiving for all!

Oct 22
Oct 22 How to set up restrictive email anti-spoofing policies

Ben Hooper
IT, how-to, InfoSec

A follow-up to my old Astrix blog post.

May 22
May 22 Converting Blurb BookSmart to Microsoft Word

Ben Hooper
how-to

A free starting-point Python script for converting a book from Blurb BookSmart format to Microsoft Word format.

Mar 20
Mar 20 Windows apps for an efficient workflow

Ben Hooper
how-to, IT

My tips on greats apps and configurations for an ultra-efficient workflow on Windows. Mainly featuring most of my AutoHotkey scripts!

Sep 12
Sep 12 How to make custom Squarespace Tudor social links

Ben Hooper
how-to

With a pinch of GIMP, a dash of JavaScript, and a smidgen of CSS.

Jun 19
Jun 19 How to decrypt HTTPS connections for free

Ben Hooper
IT

Originally titled “How to get offline installers from online installers”…

Apr 17
Apr 17 Great YouTube channels

Ben Hooper

A list of my favourite YouTube channels.

Apr 2
Apr 2 A proper PowerShell syntax highlighter

Ben Hooper
IT

I decided to create a proper PowerShell syntax highlighter as one didn’t previously exist on the web.

Mar 6
Mar 6 How to work around Windows' restricted characters

Ben Hooper
IT

My how-to for working around Windows' restricted filename characters.

Mar 3
Mar 3 Great software 2

Ben Hooper
IT

Following my previous blog post “Great software”, I present the cleverly-named sequel: Great software 2! Now featuring screenshots!

Feb 24
Feb 24 My installer for Keypirinha

Ben Hooper
IT

I created an installer for Keypirinha so that non-technical people can finally use it.

Jun 27
Jun 27 VLAN ID naming schemes

Ben Hooper
IT

Naming schemes are hard and VLAN IDs are particularly tricky. This is my solution.

Apr 18
Apr 18 IT misconceptions

Ben Hooper
IT

There are quite a few misconceptions about IT which can result in erroneous, damaging conclusions and, I feel, should be addressed.

Feb 25
Feb 25 Great software

Ben Hooper
IT

This list is intended to be everything that I searched for but never found - a fairly comprehensive list of software that is invaluable.

Last updated: 2018/02/05.

Jan 1
Jan 1 Let's Encrypt, Emby Server, and Windows

Ben Hooper
IT

A How-To for issuing and installing a Let's Encrypt security certificate in Emby Server on Windows.

Apr 14
Apr 14 Automated monitoring of Hyper-V virtual machine replication using PowerShell

Ben Hooper
IT

Need to monitor Hyper-V VM replication using PowerShell? So did I. So can you.

Aug 13
Aug 13 The confusion that is Microsoft's cloud services

Ben Hooper
IT

Ever wondered what the difference is between Microsoft Accounts, Office 365 Personal, Office 365 Home, and Office 365 for Business? So do I sometimes...

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