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This was the first tool I added to my tech tool kit.
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This was the first tool I added to my tech tool kit.
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What’s in my tech toolkit | A Victorinox Cyber Tool M
One of the first tools that we added to our tech tool kit, was a Victorinox Cyber Tool M Swiss Army knife. Which is a 32 function tool that is very useful for general purpose tasks.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#mydoodads #whatsinmytechtoolkit
This was the first tool I added to my tech tool kit.
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This was the first tool I added to my tech tool kit.
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#mydoodads #Excel
It's said that you do not really understand something until you can explain it to someone else. So here's my attempt at explaining the CONCAT function in Microsoft Excel.
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It's said that you do not really understand something until you can explain it to someone else. So here's my attempt at explaining the CONCAT function in Microsoft Excel.
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MS Excel | the CONCAT function
In Microsoft Excel you might find you need to concatenate. Which is where we link or chain together data into a series. So we would use the CONCAT function.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#mydoodads #Excel
It's said that you do not really understand something until you can explain it to someone else. So here's my attempt at explaining the CONCAT function in Microsoft Excel.
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It's said that you do not really understand something until you can explain it to someone else. So here's my attempt at explaining the CONCAT function in Microsoft Excel.
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#mydoodads #MSWord
As I hate the way Microsoft Word now starts up. Here's how to turn off its startup screen, so that you start with a blank page.
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As I hate the way Microsoft Word now starts up. Here's how to turn off its startup screen, so that you start with a blank page.
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How to turn off the Startup screen in Microsoft Word
By default when you start Microsoft Word, you will be presented with a startup screen. While the aim of the startup screen is to help you get started with creating or editing a document.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#mydoodads #MSWord
As I hate the way Microsoft Word now starts up. Here's how to turn off its startup screen, so that you start with a blank page.
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As I hate the way Microsoft Word now starts up. Here's how to turn off its startup screen, so that you start with a blank page.
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#nydoodads #NintendoSwitch
For any new Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 users. Here are 10 tips that you might find useful.
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For any new Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 users. Here are 10 tips that you might find useful.
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10 tips for a new Nintendo Switch 2 user
If you just got a new Switch 2, or even the original Nintendo Switch. There are a number of things you need to know or do before you start playing games. So in this video we take a look at 10 actions…
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November 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
#nydoodads #NintendoSwitch
For any new Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 users. Here are 10 tips that you might find useful.
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For any new Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 users. Here are 10 tips that you might find useful.
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#mydoodads #msexcel
You might find this video useful if you find Microsoft Excel cluttered or distracting.
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You might find this video useful if you find Microsoft Excel cluttered or distracting.
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MS Excel | Customise your instance of Excel
The default layout for Microsoft Excel, can be both distracting and a little intimidating. Particularly if you are new to Excel. So it’s lucky that there are a number of settings that we can use…
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November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#mydoodads #msexcel
You might find this video useful if you find Microsoft Excel cluttered or distracting.
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You might find this video useful if you find Microsoft Excel cluttered or distracting.
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#mydoodads #msword
Built into Microsoft Word is the ability to have your computer read back the text that you wrote. Something that is very useful if you are trying to proof-read your work. So in our video we take a quick look at this feature.
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Built into Microsoft Word is the ability to have your computer read back the text that you wrote. Something that is very useful if you are trying to proof-read your work. So in our video we take a quick look at this feature.
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MS Word | Use Text to Speech in Microsoft Word
YouTube video by mydoodads
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November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#mydoodads #msword
Built into Microsoft Word is the ability to have your computer read back the text that you wrote. Something that is very useful if you are trying to proof-read your work. So in our video we take a quick look at this feature.
youtu.be/PFHm-JzwmN8
Built into Microsoft Word is the ability to have your computer read back the text that you wrote. Something that is very useful if you are trying to proof-read your work. So in our video we take a quick look at this feature.
youtu.be/PFHm-JzwmN8
A sturdy and well made driver and set of precision bits. Which is great for opening laptops and smartphones.
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What’s in my tech toolkit | Mi Precision Screwdriver Kit
As all toolkits should include a precision screwdriver. We decided to choose a Mi Precision screwdriver for our tech toolkit. While perhaps this kit does not have quite as extensive array of bits…
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November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A sturdy and well made driver and set of precision bits. Which is great for opening laptops and smartphones.
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#mydoodads #BeeStation
In this video we take a look at the backup options for a Synology BeeStation, and then take a look at the four different ways that we can restore our data.
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In this video we take a look at the backup options for a Synology BeeStation, and then take a look at the four different ways that we can restore our data.
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Synology BeeStation | backup and restore
In this video we take a look at the backup options for a Synology BeeStation, and then take a look at the four different ways that we can restore our data.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#mydoodads #BeeStation
In this video we take a look at the backup options for a Synology BeeStation, and then take a look at the four different ways that we can restore our data.
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In this video we take a look at the backup options for a Synology BeeStation, and then take a look at the four different ways that we can restore our data.
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#mydoodads #Excel
This might be useful to do if you just want to start working with Microsoft Excel.
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This might be useful to do if you just want to start working with Microsoft Excel.
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How to turn off the Startup screen in MS Excel
By default when you start Microsoft Excel, you are presented with a startup screen. While the aim of the startup screen is to help you get started with creating or editing a spreadsheet.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#mydoodads #Excel
This might be useful to do if you just want to start working with Microsoft Excel.
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This might be useful to do if you just want to start working with Microsoft Excel.
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#Mydoodads #whatsinmytechtoolkit
Because you never know when a USB cable tester might come in handy.
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Because you never know when a USB cable tester might come in handy.
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What’s in my tech toolkit | A TreeDix USB cable tester
In our tech tool kit we like to have a TreeDix TRX5-0816 USB cable tester. Something that while expensive, is easy to understand and use.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#Mydoodads #whatsinmytechtoolkit
Because you never know when a USB cable tester might come in handy.
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Because you never know when a USB cable tester might come in handy.
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#mydoodads #MSWord
So you can concentrate on what you are writing. Here are a number of useful customisations that might help to de-clutter Microsoft Word.
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So you can concentrate on what you are writing. Here are a number of useful customisations that might help to de-clutter Microsoft Word.
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5 useful ways to customise Microsoft Word
If you are new to Microsoft Word, its layout can feel a little intimidating and distracting. So in this video we take a look at a number of ways you can customise Word, to make it easier to work with.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#mydoodads #MSWord
So you can concentrate on what you are writing. Here are a number of useful customisations that might help to de-clutter Microsoft Word.
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So you can concentrate on what you are writing. Here are a number of useful customisations that might help to de-clutter Microsoft Word.
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#mydoodads #macos
As macOS will paste formatting by default. We demo how you can just paste text into Apple Pages.
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As macOS will paste formatting by default. We demo how you can just paste text into Apple Pages.
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How to paste text without formatting on macOS
YouTube video by mydoodads
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September 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
#mydoodads #macos
As macOS will paste formatting by default. We demo how you can just paste text into Apple Pages.
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As macOS will paste formatting by default. We demo how you can just paste text into Apple Pages.
youtu.be/SPtFVRTHEHU
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A quick heads up to everyone. Makes sure to check that YouTube hasn't put you in restricted mode as this can stop you seeing your favorite YouTubers videos.
In the app head over to settings/general to find the toggle. On desktop hit you avatar in the top right to see if it's switched on.
In the app head over to settings/general to find the toggle. On desktop hit you avatar in the top right to see if it's switched on.
September 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM
A quick heads up to everyone. Makes sure to check that YouTube hasn't put you in restricted mode as this can stop you seeing your favorite YouTubers videos.
In the app head over to settings/general to find the toggle. On desktop hit you avatar in the top right to see if it's switched on.
In the app head over to settings/general to find the toggle. On desktop hit you avatar in the top right to see if it's switched on.
#mydoodads #macOS #terminal
Quickly get a computers IP address using a macOS terminal command.
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Quickly get a computers IP address using a macOS terminal command.
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The equivalent ipconfig command for macOS.
While Windows user have a terminal command called ipconfig. Apple Mac users have to use something different called ifconfig. So lets take a look.
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September 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#mydoodads #macOS #terminal
Quickly get a computers IP address using a macOS terminal command.
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Quickly get a computers IP address using a macOS terminal command.
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#mydoodads #synology #beestation
Backing up a USB external hard drive or USB flash drive may save you from a lot of future pain. Particularly if you backup to your own personal cloud. So we're going to show you how the USB backup works on a Synology BeeStation.
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Backing up a USB external hard drive or USB flash drive may save you from a lot of future pain. Particularly if you backup to your own personal cloud. So we're going to show you how the USB backup works on a Synology BeeStation.
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Synology BeeStation | USB drive backup
As making a backup of the data on an external USB hard drive or a USB flash drive, can be super useful. We are going to show you how you do this using your Synology BeeStation. Then once you have made...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#mydoodads #synology #beestation
Backing up a USB external hard drive or USB flash drive may save you from a lot of future pain. Particularly if you backup to your own personal cloud. So we're going to show you how the USB backup works on a Synology BeeStation.
mydoodads.com/synology-bee...
Backing up a USB external hard drive or USB flash drive may save you from a lot of future pain. Particularly if you backup to your own personal cloud. So we're going to show you how the USB backup works on a Synology BeeStation.
mydoodads.com/synology-bee...
#mydoodads #Nintendo #switch2
If you're having problems with your Nintendo Switch 2. You can use Recovery Mode to try and repair it. So we show you how to access Recovery Mode and then run through its various options.
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If you're having problems with your Nintendo Switch 2. You can use Recovery Mode to try and repair it. So we show you how to access Recovery Mode and then run through its various options.
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Recovery mode on a Nintendo Switch 2
If you find that the system software on your Nintendo Switch 2 has been corrupted. While you can try and fix it within system Settings, if the corruption is affecting the normal function of your…
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August 21, 2025 at 7:52 AM
#mydoodads #Nintendo #switch2
If you're having problems with your Nintendo Switch 2. You can use Recovery Mode to try and repair it. So we show you how to access Recovery Mode and then run through its various options.
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If you're having problems with your Nintendo Switch 2. You can use Recovery Mode to try and repair it. So we show you how to access Recovery Mode and then run through its various options.
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#mydoodads #apple #macbook
If you dislike having your MacBook power-on when you lift the lid or connect it to a power supply. This "how to" will help you to disable that function.
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If you dislike having your MacBook power-on when you lift the lid or connect it to a power supply. This "how to" will help you to disable that function.
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How to disable auto power on for an Apple MacBook
While the auto power on feature built into all Apple Silicon MacBooks can initially seem very useful. Having your computer power on when you open the lid or connect a power supply…
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August 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
#mydoodads #apple #macbook
If you dislike having your MacBook power-on when you lift the lid or connect it to a power supply. This "how to" will help you to disable that function.
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If you dislike having your MacBook power-on when you lift the lid or connect it to a power supply. This "how to" will help you to disable that function.
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#mydoodads #Synology #NAS
We have finally finished our beginners series on setting up a Synology NAS, with this video about QuickConnect.
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We have finally finished our beginners series on setting up a Synology NAS, with this video about QuickConnect.
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Synology NAS | Part 22 | QuickConnect
If you want to make your Synology NAS accessible over the Internet. An easy way to do this is by using something called QuickConnect. So in this video we show you how easy it is to configure your NAS…
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July 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
#mydoodads #Synology #NAS
We have finally finished our beginners series on setting up a Synology NAS, with this video about QuickConnect.
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We have finally finished our beginners series on setting up a Synology NAS, with this video about QuickConnect.
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#mydodads #macos
You might find this useful, if you ever need to restore your Intel Apple Macintosh computer, back to a previous state.
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You might find this useful, if you ever need to restore your Intel Apple Macintosh computer, back to a previous state.
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Restore an Intel Apple Macintosh computer to a previous state using Time Machine
If you want to bring your Apple Macintosh computer back to its former glory, you can use Time Machine. But here’s the catch: you can’t run macOS while it’s being restored. So, you’ll need to restore…
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July 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#mydodads #macos
You might find this useful, if you ever need to restore your Intel Apple Macintosh computer, back to a previous state.
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You might find this useful, if you ever need to restore your Intel Apple Macintosh computer, back to a previous state.
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If you want to leave your Google Chromebook to download large files. You will need to stop WiFi Power Save mode, which can be done from a terminal command.
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Disable WiFi Power Save Mode on a Google Chromebook
In this video we demonstrate how you disable WiFi Power Save mode on a Google Chromebook. WiFi Power Save mode, is a setting designed to preserve the battery life of your Chromebook.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
If you want to leave your Google Chromebook to download large files. You will need to stop WiFi Power Save mode, which can be done from a terminal command.
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