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Computing
How to Check RAM on Windows (2 Easy Ways)
Simple DIY Network Monitor Using a Windows Batch Script V2 (Beginner Friendly)
How to Stream Radio on VLC: Use This Hidden Feature to Access 1,000s of Stations for Free
How to Convert MOV to MP4 (Fast, Free & Secure)
How to Convert MKV to MP4 with VLC (Fast, Free & Lossless)
Windows 11 No Internet Flowchart: The 60-Second Fix
How to Find Website IP Address Using Command Prompt (Windows)
Chrome High Memory Usage Fix: Simple 3 Step Guide
10 Pro Tips to Increase Your Internet Speed
Stop Paying for Antivirus: How to Use the Hidden Windows Virus Remover (MRT)
Windows 10 vs Linux Mint in 2026: The Best Choice for Your Old PC?
Don’t Upgrade Yet: How to Get FREE Windows 10 Security Updates Until October 2026
This Hidden Windows Setting is Eating Your RAM: Fix it NOW!
The 3-2-1 Backup Strategy: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Digital Life
The Ultimate Windows Maintenance & Data Health Guide
Best Hard Drives for Home Servers: WD Red vs. Seagate IronWolf vs. Enterprise
HDD vs. SSD vs. NVMe: Which Drive Type is Right for Your Project?
How to Initialise and Format a New HDD or SSD in Windows
How to Run CHKDSK to Repair Hard Drive Bad Sectors (Windows Guide)
How to Check Hard Drive Health in Windows 10 & 11 (3 Easy Ways)
DIY Network Status Monitor: Build a Colour-Coded PING Tool in 5 Minutes
DIY Shed
Concrete Slab Volume Calculator (Cubic Feet, Yards & Meters)
9 Hard Lessons I Learned When You Build a DIY Shed
How to Tile a Roof with Slate, Install a Dry Verge & Fit a Dry Ridge | ULTIMATE Smart Shed (Part 10)
Framing a Shed Roof, Making Birdsmouth Cuts & OSB Decking | ULTIMATE Smart Shed (Part 9)
How to Anchor a Shed to a Concrete Slab: The Ultimate Shed Build Part 8
Shed Framing & Structural OSB Sheathing | ULTIMATE Smart Shed (Part 7)
Building the ULTIMATE Smart Shed (Part 6 – Framing the Front Wall)
How to Frame Shed Side Walls: The Ultimate Smart Shed (Part 5)
Shed Framing 101: How to Build a Strong Rear Wall (Smart Shed Part 4)
How to Build a Concrete Shed Foundation. Ultimate Smart Shed (Part 3):
How to Remove a Tree Stump the Easy Way: No Digging Required!
How to Install Concrete Anchor Bolts (The Best Way to Secure a Shed)
Building the Ultimate Smart Shed (Part 1): Plans & Site Preparation
Introducing The Ultimate Smart Shed Build: Why We’re Building a High-Security, Tech-Integrated DIY Shed
Gadgets
Why the Neon Mains Voltage Tester Screwdriver is the Most Dangerous Tool in Your Box (And What to Use Instead)
How to Use the Kewtech KEWCHECK103: The DIY Guide to Testing Your Sockets
The Best Desk Upgrade: Knightsbridge Mini Pop-Up USB Charger Review
Why You Need a Cheap Ethernet Cable Tester
Ancel BM200 Review: The Best Budget Wireless Battery Monitor?
Why You Need a Cheap USB Power Meter (And How to Test Your Chargers)
Home Networking
Shelly EM: Smart Energy Monitoring Guide
Simple DIY Network Monitor Using a Windows Batch Script V2 (Beginner Friendly)
Schedule Router Reboot: Why Your Wi-Fi Needs It (And How to Do It Easily on ASUS)
Not Just For WiFi: The 7 Hidden Router Features Hiding in Plain Sight
Windows 11 No Internet Flowchart: The 60-Second Fix
How to Find Website IP Address Using Command Prompt (Windows)
10 Pro Tips to Increase Your Internet Speed
Local Network Speed Test (The Easy & Free Way)
ASUS RP-AX58 Setup Guide: Easy Way to Add an AiMesh Node for Perfect Wi-Fi
Home Networking 101: The Ultimate Home Networking for Beginners Guide to a Faster, Smarter Home
How to Lock Down Your ASUS Router Security: Restrict Admin Access by IP Address
Best Hard Drives for Home Servers: WD Red vs. Seagate IronWolf vs. Enterprise
Wired vs. Wireless: Why Your Smart Home Still Needs Ethernet Cables
Home Tech Security Audit: 5 Steps to Secure Your Network
The Router Placement Guide: How to Increase Your WiFi Range for Free
PoE vs Wi-Fi Cameras: Which is Best for Your Home Security?
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Explained: The Secret to a Professional DIY Smart Home
Never Lose Your Connection: Easy Internet Backup with ASUS Dual WAN
Why You Need a Cheap Ethernet Cable Tester
How to Run a Continuous Ping Command (The Easiest Way to Diagnose Network Issues)
Wi-Fi Standards Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and the Future of Wi-Fi 7
Ethernet Cable Standards Explained: Cat5e vs. Cat6 vs. Cat8 (The Definitive Home Network Guide)
Stop Guessing Your Speed: The Best Internet Speed Tester (My Top Pick)
DIY Network Status Monitor: Build a Colour-Coded PING Tool in 5 Minutes
Site News
Powering the Future: Why DIY Solar is Joining the Stack at Built By Pete
Find What You Need Faster: Introducing the Built By Pete Article Index & Search
The Built By Pete Resource Hub: All Our DIY & Tech YouTube Playlists in One Place
Welcome to Built By Pete: DIY Tech Solutions, Smart Home, and Project Tutorials
Smart Home
Smart Device Connection Failure and 6 Tips to Fix It.
Wired vs. Wireless: Why Your Smart Home Still Needs Ethernet Cables
Home Tech Security Audit: 5 Steps to Secure Your Network
The Router Placement Guide: How to Increase Your WiFi Range for Free
PoE vs Wi-Fi Cameras: Which is Best for Your Home Security?
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Explained: The Secret to a Professional DIY Smart Home
Tech Standards
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Explained: The Secret to a Professional DIY Smart Home
Wi-Fi Standards Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and the Future of Wi-Fi 7
Ethernet Cable Standards Explained: Cat5e vs. Cat6 vs. Cat8 (The Definitive Home Network Guide)
USB Standards Explained: Your Ultimate Guide to Type-C, Speeds, and Charging Watts
Tools & Fixings
Pilot Hole & Drill Bit Size Calculator
Don’t Buy a Laser Level Until You See the Cigman S04: A Full Hands-On Review
Why the Neon Mains Voltage Tester Screwdriver is the Most Dangerous Tool in Your Box (And What to Use Instead)
DeWALT DCS391N Review: The Best Entry-Level 18V Cordless Circular Saw?
Why You Need Wire Ferrules for the Best Crimp Connections
Impact Driver vs. Combi Drill: Which One Do You Actually Need?
How to Install Concrete Anchor Bolts (The Best Way to Secure a Shed)
Wiring
What Home Electrical Work Can You Do Yourself: A Guide to Your Home’s Electrical Supply
Professional Junction Boxes: Building with DIN Rail Terminal Blocks (UK Guide)
How to Wire a Wall Socket Correctly (Step by Step Guide)
How to Fit an Electric Socket Blanking Plate: A Clean & Safe DIY Guide
How to Change a Double Wall Socket (UK): A Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Why You Need Wire Ferrules for the Best Crimp Connections
The 5-Minute Trick: How to Easily Straighten Cables and Remove Annoying Kinks
UK Domestic Wiring Explained: A Homeowner’s Guide to Safety and Circuits
How to Wire a Ceiling Rose: The Ceiling Rose Explained