Simon Salvin
@simple-pc.com
Work in tech, love my smart home, Siamese cat & shoes 👟
@stephenrobles.com Hi Stephen, looks like you’rehaving fun at CES. We’re awaiting the huge snow storm here in 🇬🇧 🥶.
You may recall I asked you about a shortcut to play a fireplace movie on my bedroom TV but with limited actions it wasn’t possible?
Well today using Homey I cracked it 😁
You may recall I asked you about a shortcut to play a fireplace movie on my bedroom TV but with limited actions it wasn’t possible?
Well today using Homey I cracked it 😁
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
@stephenrobles.com Hi Stephen, looks like you’rehaving fun at CES. We’re awaiting the huge snow storm here in 🇬🇧 🥶.
You may recall I asked you about a shortcut to play a fireplace movie on my bedroom TV but with limited actions it wasn’t possible?
Well today using Homey I cracked it 😁
You may recall I asked you about a shortcut to play a fireplace movie on my bedroom TV but with limited actions it wasn’t possible?
Well today using Homey I cracked it 😁
May this year bring you new adventures & challenges, excitement and happiness!
Cheers to you all 🥂
Cheers to you all 🥂
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January 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
May this year bring you new adventures & challenges, excitement and happiness!
Cheers to you all 🥂
Cheers to you all 🥂
When my clients buy a new build house, they like to tell me, whether it’s exciting or they want to prepare me for helping with their internet connection.
I always offer to help and stress that planning an Ethernet network is essential. I am always happy to assist in the planning. It’s just as
I always offer to help and stress that planning an Ethernet network is essential. I am always happy to assist in the planning. It’s just as
December 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
When my clients buy a new build house, they like to tell me, whether it’s exciting or they want to prepare me for helping with their internet connection.
I always offer to help and stress that planning an Ethernet network is essential. I am always happy to assist in the planning. It’s just as
I always offer to help and stress that planning an Ethernet network is essential. I am always happy to assist in the planning. It’s just as
Today I reached 0 Inbox.
There’s always been a couple of mails hanging around and finally I made some calls, fixed some issues and got rid of the corresponding emails! 💥
There’s always been a couple of mails hanging around and finally I made some calls, fixed some issues and got rid of the corresponding emails! 💥
December 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today I reached 0 Inbox.
There’s always been a couple of mails hanging around and finally I made some calls, fixed some issues and got rid of the corresponding emails! 💥
There’s always been a couple of mails hanging around and finally I made some calls, fixed some issues and got rid of the corresponding emails! 💥
@stephenrobles.com I am currently listening to last weeks podcast. Thank you for standing up for the iPad. The @theverge.com argument was ridiculous from a whiny awful women with no connection to reality!
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
@stephenrobles.com I am currently listening to last weeks podcast. Thank you for standing up for the iPad. The @theverge.com argument was ridiculous from a whiny awful women with no connection to reality!
@news.sky.com my ears are bleeding listening to the Treasury Committee with both Reeves and her team stuttering with more ums, ers & ahs that I have ever heard! It’s embarrassing, they should return to school and learn how to speak!
December 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
@news.sky.com my ears are bleeding listening to the Treasury Committee with both Reeves and her team stuttering with more ums, ers & ahs that I have ever heard! It’s embarrassing, they should return to school and learn how to speak!
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Google Home Update Gives New Life to Google Nest
Google Home Update Brings New Life to Google Nest | The Smart Home Blog
Discover the new features available for Google Nest Thermostats in the latest Google Home App update. Simplify your controls today.
www.thesmarthome.blog
November 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Google Home Update Gives New Life to Google Nest
So I recently bought the Homey Pro Mini, with really no idea how it worked, but with a plan for a single task. It took an afternoon of questioning Gemini to complete exactly what I wanted.
Now the flood gates have opened and everything that was great is now even better.
I may not have mastered the
Now the flood gates have opened and everything that was great is now even better.
I may not have mastered the
November 25, 2025 at 12:28 AM
So I recently bought the Homey Pro Mini, with really no idea how it worked, but with a plan for a single task. It took an afternoon of questioning Gemini to complete exactly what I wanted.
Now the flood gates have opened and everything that was great is now even better.
I may not have mastered the
Now the flood gates have opened and everything that was great is now even better.
I may not have mastered the
@thesmarthome.blog @homekitnews.bsky.social
I was tinkering this weekend with light scenes. I exported a scene from Hue to HomeKit and abruptly told by my wife the colour wasn’t the same. She was correct, the bright white colour had added a yellow tint. So I exported again, same result.
I was tinkering this weekend with light scenes. I exported a scene from Hue to HomeKit and abruptly told by my wife the colour wasn’t the same. She was correct, the bright white colour had added a yellow tint. So I exported again, same result.
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
@thesmarthome.blog @homekitnews.bsky.social
I was tinkering this weekend with light scenes. I exported a scene from Hue to HomeKit and abruptly told by my wife the colour wasn’t the same. She was correct, the bright white colour had added a yellow tint. So I exported again, same result.
I was tinkering this weekend with light scenes. I exported a scene from Hue to HomeKit and abruptly told by my wife the colour wasn’t the same. She was correct, the bright white colour had added a yellow tint. So I exported again, same result.
@jasonaten.bsky.social @stephenrobles.com
Further to your discussion on HomeKit enabled TVs, they expose the On/Off state to HomeKit which can be used for automations which the Apple TV doesn’t without further fiddling with Home Assistant etc.
Further to your discussion on HomeKit enabled TVs, they expose the On/Off state to HomeKit which can be used for automations which the Apple TV doesn’t without further fiddling with Home Assistant etc.
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
@jasonaten.bsky.social @stephenrobles.com
Further to your discussion on HomeKit enabled TVs, they expose the On/Off state to HomeKit which can be used for automations which the Apple TV doesn’t without further fiddling with Home Assistant etc.
Further to your discussion on HomeKit enabled TVs, they expose the On/Off state to HomeKit which can be used for automations which the Apple TV doesn’t without further fiddling with Home Assistant etc.
My clients are working really hard to get to zero inbox
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October 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
My clients are working really hard to get to zero inbox
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I keep thinking about a wall mounted iPad for home control, but every time I think about it I just can’t justify it and pull the trigger. Do I really need it? Will I use it, will it give me any benefits?
Interested to hear thoughts and experiences
Interested to hear thoughts and experiences
October 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I keep thinking about a wall mounted iPad for home control, but every time I think about it I just can’t justify it and pull the trigger. Do I really need it? Will I use it, will it give me any benefits?
Interested to hear thoughts and experiences
Interested to hear thoughts and experiences
@stephenrobles.com @jasonaten.bsky.social can you talk about transcriptions on the podcast this week, as apparently there’s a ferret on my mobile and I’m not sure how to deal with ferrets? Do I feed it or just call pest control???
October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
@stephenrobles.com @jasonaten.bsky.social can you talk about transcriptions on the podcast this week, as apparently there’s a ferret on my mobile and I’m not sure how to deal with ferrets? Do I feed it or just call pest control???
@jp2e.bsky.social Hi Jen, following on from my question on the podcast, last week I decided to upgrade both the Aqara and Philips Hue hubs with the M3 and Hue Pro, and set about the rebuild this weekend. I connected Hue via matter, then added both hubs back to HomeKit from the Aqara app.
September 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
@jp2e.bsky.social Hi Jen, following on from my question on the podcast, last week I decided to upgrade both the Aqara and Philips Hue hubs with the M3 and Hue Pro, and set about the rebuild this weekend. I connected Hue via matter, then added both hubs back to HomeKit from the Aqara app.
Converting a clients POP email account on his old PC to IMAP on his new PC should be an easy task, but with 1GB of mailbox storage, this thing has turned in to a big headache!!!
July 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Converting a clients POP email account on his old PC to IMAP on his new PC should be an easy task, but with 1GB of mailbox storage, this thing has turned in to a big headache!!!
Oh yeah, I forgot, a new M4 Mac Mini is being delivered 😁
July 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Oh yeah, I forgot, a new M4 Mac Mini is being delivered 😁
Botched Windows updates and an iPhone 16 in a boot loop at setup, it’s only Tuesday! I’m in fear what Wednesday has to offer….
July 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Botched Windows updates and an iPhone 16 in a boot loop at setup, it’s only Tuesday! I’m in fear what Wednesday has to offer….
#skysportsnews wasn’t expecting that…..
July 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#skysportsnews wasn’t expecting that…..
I have a number of tech items for sale on the UK eBay app, including this Xbox One S.
Search for simple_pc
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June 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I have a number of tech items for sale on the UK eBay app, including this Xbox One S.
Search for simple_pc
ebay.us/m/BFTEmy
Search for simple_pc
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@stephenrobles.com just opened Snapseed after its 3.0 update and was greeted with this blast from the past and my poor editing efforts to give you the glitter beard 😂
Remember you’re never too old for a silly challenge, bring on the next one!
Remember you’re never too old for a silly challenge, bring on the next one!
June 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
@stephenrobles.com just opened Snapseed after its 3.0 update and was greeted with this blast from the past and my poor editing efforts to give you the glitter beard 😂
Remember you’re never too old for a silly challenge, bring on the next one!
Remember you’re never too old for a silly challenge, bring on the next one!
It’s been an immensely busy year with clients taking delivery of their new Windows 11 PCs. If you are still using Windows 10 on hardware unable to upgrade, the October deadline is fast approaching, contact me today to discuss your options….
June 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It’s been an immensely busy year with clients taking delivery of their new Windows 11 PCs. If you are still using Windows 10 on hardware unable to upgrade, the October deadline is fast approaching, contact me today to discuss your options….
During the COVID lockdown, like many others, I purchased a spin bike and used Apple Fitness, until this week when my new #Peloton bike was delivered. So far it’s a complete game changer. Looking forward to experiencing more of what’s on offer 😃
June 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
During the COVID lockdown, like many others, I purchased a spin bike and used Apple Fitness, until this week when my new #Peloton bike was delivered. So far it’s a complete game changer. Looking forward to experiencing more of what’s on offer 😃
My website has had a makeover. It’s been a while and definitely overdue. It’s been modernised and simplified.
I hope you like it…..
simple-pc.com
I hope you like it…..
simple-pc.com
June 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My website has had a makeover. It’s been a while and definitely overdue. It’s been modernised and simplified.
I hope you like it…..
simple-pc.com
I hope you like it…..
simple-pc.com
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WhatsApp is now on iPad — Instagram reportedly next
May 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
WhatsApp is now on iPad — Instagram reportedly next