Entries tagged "Technology"
May 5, 2025
Taming the Cable Chaos
Like many people, I had accumulated far too many charging cables and power adaptors over the years. Drawers were crammed with outdated connectors,
March 28, 2025
Setting Up a CNICK Payment Ring with FIDESMO Pay and CURVE
Recently, I explored the exciting world of wearable payment technology by setting up a CNICK payment ring. I chose this path for several compelling
March 26, 2025
DeadboltEdit: Secure, Simple, and Effective Text Encryption
In today’s digital age, maintaining the privacy and security of sensitive information has become increasingly critical. If you have any doubts about
March 22, 2025
AIKO: Revolutionising Transcription with Accuracy and Privacy
In today’s world, accurate and efficient transcription is more critical than ever. Whether it’s converting meeting discussions, lecture notes,
March 7, 2025
Another SpaceX Disaster: How Many More Failures Can We Accept?
On Thursday, yet another SpaceX rocket exploded shortly after launch from Texas, raising serious concerns about the company’s approach to space
February 26, 2025
Getting Organised - DiscCatalogMaker
My organisation programme goes on. I have now managed to feed almost my entire collection of data/software/odds and ends, M-Discs, DVDs and CDs
February 26, 2025
Mobile Phone Theft - Be Prepared
Many of us have a story about phone theft, whether that’s because your device was snatched or it happened to someone you know. Some 78,000 people
February 23, 2025
Discovering Cyberduck: An Easy-to-Use FTP Client
Recently, I found myself increasingly frustrated with the process of downloading files from Google Drive for burning to disk. Google often
February 20, 2025
Is a Journal Worth The Effort?
Writing a journal does require a bit of effort but as time and technology moves on it is getting quicker and easier to do. I still keep a few notes
February 19, 2025
Why I’ve Chosen M-Disc for Long-Term Data Archiving
After researching different storage solutions, I have decided to invest in an M-Disc compatible burner and reader, along with some M-Discs. My
February 18, 2025
My Sad Postach.io Story
This was what I wrote when I decided to move from Blogger to Postachio.io and what a performance it was. If only I’d know about Blot.im back then I
February 16, 2025
Blot.im: A Simple, File-Based Blogging Platform
Blot.im is an elegant, minimalist blogging platform that turns a folder (DropBox or Google Drive) into a website. It eliminates the need for a
February 12, 2025
The Growing Risks of AI in the Workplace: Dependency, Privacy, and Exploitation
A recent news report revealed that an international law firm has blocked general access to AI tools after noticing a significant increase in usage
February 12, 2025
NHS Access, Learning Disabilities, The Forgotten
I really am starting to despair about the National Health Service and how difficult it now seems to access it. There seems to have been a massive
February 4, 2025
Kingston IronKey D500S: A Secure USB Drive Worth Considering
In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive data is more important than ever. Whether it’s financial information, login credentials, or personal
February 3, 2025
Bruce Schneier - Cryptographer
The term Schneier’s law was coined by Cory Doctorow in a 2004 speech, the law is phrased as: Any person can invent a security system so clever that
February 3, 2025
Merging MP3 Files
I take no credit for this but this information may well be useful, it was to me! The Question: I have an audiobook that’s been separated into a