The person behind the porpoise
Hi, I’m Martyn.
I make technology videos for people who want to use the stuff, without having to become experts first.
Welcome to Using the Wrong Words on Porpoise. Here you’ll find smart homes, Home Assistant, home servers, AI and useful tech, explained in straightforward language.
Tech without the technobabble.
About 20 years in IT.
Still plenty to figure out.
I’ve spent around 20 years working in IT. That gives me a useful starting point, but it doesn’t mean every bit of technology I touch works first time.
On the channel, I show the setup, the problems, the mistakes and how I work through them. If something takes a bit of explaining, I’ll explain it. If it goes wrong, that’s part of the story too.
My aim is to help beginners, enthusiasts and technophobes understand what technology can do for them, and feel more confident having a go themselves.
What you’ll find here
01 / Smart homes
Make your home work for you
Home Assistant, connected devices, sensors, switches and automations, with practical setups and explanations of how the pieces fit together.
02 / Home labs
Get more from your hardware
Home servers, Proxmox and networking, looking at what you can build and how to keep it running.
03 / AI
Find a use for the clever stuff
AI and local AI, explored through practical projects and what they can actually help us do.
04 / Useful technology
See how it works in real life
Gadgets, cameras, security and consumer technology, with reviews, demonstrations and the details that matter when you’re setting things up.
Honest opinions come with it.
I want you to see what products are like to install, configure and live with. That includes what I like, what I don’t, and what you should know before spending your money.
If there’s a sponsorship, a supplied product or another commercial relationship, I’ll disclose it appropriately. Sponsorship buys content. It doesn’t buy my opinion.
For brands interested in collaborating, there’s more on the Work With Me page.
Find your way around
Watch and try it yourself
Start with the video library, then explore the guides for more help with your projects.
You can also join me on YouTube.
A little more Porpoise
The Merchandise page brings together the details of the new shop.
The shop is getting ready to launch at shop.onporpoise.co.uk. If it isn’t available yet, please check back soon.
Thanks for being part of the pod.
Whether you’re here for a specific guide or following along with the next experiment, I’m glad you’ve found the channel.
For enquiries, email info@onporpoise.co.uk.
Let’s make technology a little less complicated.