Archive - 2013

Get the local IP within PHP on a Raspberry Pi (Raspbian)

I’m currently working on interfacing a Raspberry Pi with an Arduino. The Pi needs to tell the Arduino it’s IP address on the LAN in order for it to be displayed on an LCD screen. My code running on the Pi is PHP. It’s usually pretty straightforward to get your local IP address from within […]

How To List Files in a Directory in Windows

If you have a folder full of files in windows and you’d like a list of filenames, you may have wondered how the hell you can do it. Well, it’s easy. Here’s how it’s done. 1. Open up the directory in Windows Explorer and hold shift whilst right clicking somewhere within it (not on a […]

What really motivates technical people

This fascinating video by the RSA explores the various motivators which drive technical people. Contrary to popular belief, financial motivator are not always effective and can even have a negative effect on productivity.