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Build and Deploy a Discord Bot for Image Uploads

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 11 September 202511 September 2025
Posted in Discord, Evergreen, Guide

How to Build and Deploy a Discord Bot with Image Upload Support

Whether you’re automating community tasks or integrating Discord with external APIs, this guide walks you through creating a bot from scratch using Python and the latest Discord developer tools. Step 1: Create a Discord Application Step 2: Invite Your Bot to a Server Step 3: Configure Your Bot Code Create a .env file to store

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 10 September 202510 September 2025
Posted in Apple, Evergreen, Guide

Remove old items from Apple Wallet

Apple Wallet is a convenient way to store boarding passes, event tickets, payment cards, and more. But over time, it can get cluttered with expired or unused items. This guide walks you through how to remove them – manually or in bulk – on iPhone and Apple Watch. Remove Active Passes Delete Expired Passes Apple

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 9 September 20259 September 2025
Posted in MSI, Evergreen, Guide

Foxit Reader MSI Installers and Instructions

We have recently had a few requests about creating an MSI installer for Foxit Reader, so we have done just that and it is now available to download from our website. As this is a MSI file you can pass parameters to it so that you can use it to deploy through Group Policy or

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 8 September 20259 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Social Media, YouTube

How to Search for YouTube Videos in Your Subreddit

Want to find all the YouTube-hosted videos shared in your subreddit? It’s easier than you might think! Reddit’s search functionality, paired with a simple URL filter, lets you track down those video posts in no time. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you out. Steps to Find YouTube Videos Video Walkthrough This method will pull

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 7 September 20259 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Social Media

Understanding “Brain Rot”: A Guide for the Chronically Online and the Curious

If you’ve ever heard your kids or younger colleagues say something like “I’ve got brain rot from scrolling TikTok,” and wondered what on earth they meant, you’re not alone. “Brain rot” is one of those modern slang terms that’s exploded across social media, especially among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. But it’s more than just

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 7 September 20259 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Nutanix, Virtualisation

Installing Nutanix Community Edition (CE): A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide walks you through the installation of Nutanix CE, recreating a cluster, and accessing the Prism interface. It is intended for IT professionals and homelab enthusiasts. System Requirements Minimum Hardware Step 1: Download and Prepare Installation Media Step 2: Boot and Install Nutanix CE 2.1 Boot from USB 2.2 Login to the Installer Once

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 4 September 20259 September 2025
Posted in Security, Evergreen, Guide

Why UK Users Are Turning to Surfshark VPN for Streaming, Privacy, and More

If you’re in the UK and still browsing without a VPN, you’re leaving both access and privacy on the table. Whether you’re trying to stream Saturday 3PM Premier League kick-offs, bypass intrusive age verification checks, or just keep your data out of reach, Surfshark VPN has quietly become the go-to solution for thousands of users.

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 3 September 20259 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Microsoft, Powershell, Security

How to Audit Microsoft Defender Antivirus Exclusions with PowerShell and Identify Their Source

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a cornerstone of endpoint protection, but exclusions—whether for performance, compatibility, or policy reasons—can introduce risk if not properly managed. As IT admins, we need visibility not just into what exclusions exist, but where they originate: local policy, Group Policy (GPO), Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), or Configuration Manager (SCCM). In this post,

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 2 August 202529 August 2025
Posted in General Tech

Windows 11 Pro Upgrade Key: Enhancing Your System’s Professional Abilities

Every other PC available in the local and online stores comes with the Windows 11 Home operating system. PC makers and sellers integrate this OS into a system for its cost-efficiency. The PC market is highly price-sensitive. As a result, you can observe such practices. Windows 11 Home offers significant assistance to users for daily

By - Clare Anderson
Posted on 14 July 202514 July 2025
Posted in General Tech

Robots, Room Service and Stupid Wi-Fi Speeds: Tech Heaven Awaits

If you believe Dubai’s all about brunch and flash cars, you’re only half correct. Under the glamour and the glitz lies a high-tech playground where innovation isn’t merely buzzword speak—it’s the lifestyle. From robot butlers to facial-recognition check-ins and embarrassing internet speeds compared to the UK, the UAE is lightyears ahead of the rest when