David WattsMicro:bit— capturing temp and light and saving to PC using Python — beginners turotialI was having a tinker with the Micro:bit and wanted to share the process for setting up a basic application, taking some sensory inputs…3 min read·Nov 2, 2020--3--3
David WattsSolar in Australia: A better investment than shares?Last month, we had a solar system installed on my roof in QLD. The system cost us $6,000, and I expect to return~$3,000 in bill credits/…3 min read·Aug 24, 2020----
David WattsinpowrbotHow to import local business information from the Google Places API into ExcelSay that I own a gym equipment company and want to find all the local gyms in New York.1 min read·Jul 29, 2020----
David WattsinpowrbotThe ultimate list of company databases/registersWho doesn’t like free data?2 min read·Jan 21, 2019--4--4
David WattsValuing SaaS companies — Xero case studySoftware as a Service is something most of us use — whether it’s paying $10 per month to Spotify for streaming music on our phone, or…3 min read·Oct 8, 2018----
David WattsHow to use Jiffy Pellets, when to water, when to remove lid, sunlight requirements, etc.Recently I bought some bulk replacement Jiffy Peat Pellets from Amazon (https://amzn.to/2TlgF1D), but they didn’t come with instructions…1 min read·May 3, 2018--2--2
David WattsinpowrbotHow to get weekly emails summarising brand mentions on Google News & Twitter for freeThis is a two part how-to guide to using some free web-based tools to set-up an email with mentions of your brand or company. I set this up…2 min read·Mar 21, 2018----
David WattsinpowrbotHow powrbot uses automation to find company information for freeWe’re launching a new tool at powrbot — Company Search. This free-to-use web-app turns company names into data, like their website/URL…1 min read·Feb 25, 2018--1--1
David WattsLooking for ASX company announcements as an email alert or RSS feed?If you’re looking for a free RSS feed of company announcements, as I have been, you’re out of luck. At the time of writing, ASX appears to…1 min read·Jan 17, 2018--1--1
David WattsinpowrbotGet free stock price alert emails with Google Sheets, Gmail & ZapierAs an investor, I frequently come across companies that sound great on paper, but don’t have the price to match.5 min read·Dec 30, 2017--7--7