Author: Christine Betterton-Jones
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Artificial Intelligence Apps, web services and Browser extensions – are they worth using?
On June 15th we followed up on ChatGPT to look more generally at AI apps, browser extensions and web services. We have been using AI Apps for years in the form of digital assistants such as Siri, (Apple), Cortana (Microsoft), … Read more
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Playing around with Artificially Intelligent apps and browser extensions
Last Thursday, June 8 we looked at new developments in Artificial Intelligence, specifically the fears created by conversational AI like ChatGPT. We didn’t have the time to look at the new Apps and Browser extensions built around this technology. So … Read more
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Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT Updates
Here’s a link to our previous presentation on Chat GPT in February 2023:https://javeacomputerclub.com/2023/02/17/chatgpt-investigated-well-written-fact-and-fantasy-shows-it-doesnt-understand-what-its-saying/ And here are some links from Thursday June 8th presentation Armageddon – has been predicted since year dot, but we are still here. The latest scare … Read more
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Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT Revisited – New developments
There’s been a huge amount of press coverage about the future of AI and especially ChatGPT and the like (Google’s “Bard”). Some pundits foresee the extinction of the human race (some might say – no bad thing!), others say, that’s … Read more
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Domestic Solar Panel installations – it’s complicated !
On Thursday 25th May, Peter Breger gave us a fascinating detailed account of his experience installing a domestic solar power installation at home – and it’s complicated with many variables! When deciding what type of installation you might have, one … Read more
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Your own electricity from solar panels – does it deliver what it promises?
Everyone seems to be installing domestic solar panels these days. This Thursday, May 25th, Peter Breger reports from his personal experiences and may find at least some answers to the many questions that come to mind: Have you ever wondered … Read more
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When you can do everything on your smartphone – do you really need a laptop, tablet or camera when you travel?
Smartphones are really very capable these days and there are Apps for everything under the sun. When on the move, you can pop one in a pocket or handbag. Laptops are, by contrast, big bulky things which have to be … Read more
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Tarting up WhatsApps and e-mails
Decorating messages – or adding a bit of make-up! Messages in Internet messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook can be enhanced (if that’s the word) by using emoticons, emojis, animated GIFs, stickers and images. These are all visual … Read more
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Tarting up your e-mails and WhatsApp messages
E.mails and WhatsApps can be pretty boring to look at. This Thursday May 4th, we look at ways to brighten up your messages to make them eye-catching and fun – and we’ll have a laugh in the process. As usual, … Read more
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Extra cloud storage – paid plans or additional free storage with another provider?
On Thursday, April 27th we looked at what to do when your Cloud storage fills up, focusing on paid upgrades and alternative storage providers. Chris quickly ran through some of the services described on this site: Best Cloud Storage Services: … Read more