Getting Started with 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye and Raspberry Pi Imager
The long-awaited 64-bit version of Raspberry Pi OS is out, joining the 32-bit and legacy options. Here’s how to set up a headless unit using Raspberry Pi Imager. »
Discovering an Ambiguous URL with Brace Expansion
Imagine a non-technical person has sent you a URL with a long random string in it, printed on paper in a font where I and l look identical (true story). »
Using Django REST Framework Token Authentication with Python Requests
I’m a big fan of Django REST framework. It’s great for making an API that is used by unattended processes or third-parties. »
Securing Django on Heroku and Secret Key Generation
Heroku is an easy platform to host a Django app on but you should set a few things to make sure your app is secure. »
Electric Shift Web App
We're on the Octopus Go off-peak electricity tariff and often have flexibility about what day to charge the car, but is it better to plug in today or tomorrow? »
Pi-hole Update Instructions
If you’re not already using the excellent Pi-hole® to improve your network performance by blocking trackers and bad ads then it’s very easy to install. »
Huxley 2 New Updates
Huxley 2, my cross-platform .NET JSON proxy for the GB railway Live Departure Boards SOAP API, has some new updates. You can try it out now on the demo server. »
Django UUID Tips
I typically use universally unique identifiers (UUIDs), also known as globally unique identifiers (GUIDs), as the public IDs for objects in an application. »