PI day

In the USA, 14th March is called PI day, because the date is written 3.14, and is a mathematical equation that represents the relationship of

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L is for…

I’m going to cover several L’s in this one. We have laser printers; we have LinkedIn; Live Streaming and Linux, so let’s get to it…

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K is for Keyboard

The keyboard is something of an oddity, as it comes from two places that are not related to each other, the typewriter and telegraphy, let’s

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J is for Jargon

One of the biggest problems with the computer industry is jargon, or language that means no sense to anyone outside the industry. Sometimes it is

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I is for Internet

The Internet is getting faster all the time, I remember my first modem connected to the Internet at 2400. Now most households are using fibre

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H is for Help

We all need help in different ways. The Internet has lots of training courses we can tap into and learn new skills. Some are free

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Microsoft 365

For many years, Microsoft has had a number of core programs it included in it’s Office suite. The main ones for home and business users

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F is for Facts

We live in a world full of facts, some of them are incredulous and others are seriously disturbing and strange. Like where the word Robot

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E is for Education

Education is important in these modern times. Technology changes so quickly and keeping ahead of everything is harder than people realise and being able to

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C is for Code

Apart from the fact that C is a programming language, one that I learnt in college and underpins pretty much how every operating system works

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B is for Backup

Continuing the series for the #IncreaseVSChallenge for March, B is for Backup. Backups are essential for ensuring you don’t lose your precious photos or anything

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A is for…

Since this is the first day of March, which is the start of the #IncreaseVSChallenge. The alphabet is a word that comes from the first

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Linux

Linux

Linux is a marvel, a free operating system that once you learn how to use it effectively, it just works. We live in an ever

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smd components

How things die

Let’s face it, technology doesn’t last forever. We are moving away from what is called discrete components to very small surface mounted components everywhere. With

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Anonymous computer hacker in white mask and hoodie.

Cyber Stalking

Cyberstalking is a huge menace in society, since it is easy to fall foul to a stalker, be they an ex friend or someone you

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