Entity Framework Migrations
      2019-07-07   23 words   0 min

    Entity Framework Migrations

    ### Migrations * Open Package Manager Console * Switch to data project * Run 'add-migration InitialCreate -context XceleraterDbContext' * Run 'update-database' [EF6 Migrations](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/mvc/overview/getting-started/getting-started-with-ef-using-mvc/migrations-and-dep

    Azure Storage Useful Links
      2018-04-17   75 words   0 min

    Azure Storage Useful Links

    ## Table Storage [Batch Inserts](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/storageservices/Performing-Entity-Group-Transactions?redirectedfrom=MSDN) [Payload formats](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/storageservices/payload-format-for-table-service-operations) [Boost your Azure Table Sto

    VirtualBox Nas Headless
      2018-03-16   9 words   0 min

    VirtualBox Nas Headless

    ```cs VBoxManage internalcommands createrawvmdk -filename "d:\raw.vmdk" -rawdisk \\.\PhysicalDrive0 ```

    Update Xiaomi Firmware
      2018-01-23   192 words   1 min

    Update Xiaomi Firmware

    [Fastboot method to update firmware](https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72402783&postcount=15) 1. Go to Xiaomi [Fastboot Update Page](http://en.miui.com/a-234.html) and download latest Fastboot ROM eg latest China stable. 1. Extract the contents to disk 1. Run Terminal cd to the folder

    Useful Links
      2017-10-02   111 words   1 min

    Useful Links

    ~~[Odd Prints](https://www.oddprints.com/) - Create passport photos simply and free!!~~ Now paid service. Best method to crop photos is using the IOS Photos app built in crop tool as it has aspect ratio presets including passport photo sizes. NZ is 3x4 ratio! [Futuristic Fonts](https://www.canva.c

    Getting Started with Azure Functions
      2017-08-31   80 words   0 min

    Getting Started with Azure Functions

    ### Resources * [Managing Azure Function Keys](https://markheath.net/post/managing-azure-function-keys) * [Csx functions](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs/blob/master/articles/azure-functions/functions-reference-csharp.md#folder-structure) * [Azure function tools](https://www.npmjs.com/p

    Learning Docker
      2017-05-12   186 words   1 min

    Learning Docker

    ## Creating a Docker image using a docker file This example shows how to create a Microsoft Windows image with IIS installed. A list of [official Microsoft images](https://hub.docker.com/u/microsoft/) can be found on the docker hub website. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/mvc/overview/depl

    Funduino Nano Play Sounds
      2017-05-11   26 words   0 min

    Funduino Nano Play Sounds

    [Use tone() with Arduino for an Easy Way to Make Noise](https://programmingelectronics.com/an-easy-way-to-make-noise-with-arduino-using-tone/) [Using a Piezo Element and Arduino, you can play jingle bells using this code sample](https://gist.github.com/elubow/7844436)

    Using Docker Container for Jekyll Development
      2017-05-09   200 words   1 min

    Using Docker Container for Jekyll Development

    [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/) is a static website generator that converts markdown to html. Jekyll is developed using Ruby and can be challenging to install required components. ## Welcome [Docker](https://www.docker.com/)! Docker is a cross platform tool that allows applications to be run in an

    Raspberry PI
      2017-05-01   513 words   3 mins

    Raspberry PI

    With the weather getting a little chilly I wanted to monitor the temperature in my kids room. I had a Raspbery PI 2 Ver B lying around and I ordered some bits and bobs off trademe for a bit of messing about. * DHT11 Temperature sensor * OLED display * Breadboard and resistors ## Running RASPBIAN

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