Author: Christine Betterton-Jones
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Quantum Computing – Part 2
Last Thursday, Peter Breger explained the history of computers from counting with fingers, through the abacus, cogs and wheels and mechanical calculators, to analogue and digital computers and now the revolutionary technology, Quantum Computers. This Thursday, February 13 we will … Read more
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Quantum Computing (Part one of two)
This Thursday, February 6th Peter Breger will explain how computing aids have been shaped by our needs to do arithmetic, mathematics and technology through the ages. In the International Quantum year 2025, we look at how computers have changed throughout … Read more
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We all agreed – privacy is impossible (unless you are a hermit on a desert island, without a smartphone)
On Thursday, January 30th we discussed if privacy was possible in this connected age and agreed it wasn’t unless you live in complete isolation without any contact with the outside world. January 28th was Data Privacy Day . The article … Read more
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And your next purchase will be.. Laptop, Tablet, Mini PC? None of the above!
On Thursday, Jan 23rd we looked at the range of devices on the market these days. As a general guide we looked at the Chuwi website https://store.chuwi.com. This is a Chinese company with outlets in many countries including Spain. … Read more
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Is privacy even possible these days ?
We live in an increasingly connected world. Our phones are constantly on-line and they talk to our hearing aids and fitness devices. Smart devices including electric cars continually send data back to the manufacturer and hackers are having a field … Read more
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If Windows 10 users feel forced to buy a new PC what should it be?
Windows 10 support will end soon. Many people will opt to buy a new device, but what will your next purchase be?: A laptop? tablet? desktop? mini PC? – Laptops are getting thinner and lighter – but have fewer ports … Read more
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AI Travel Planning – how does it shape up?
It seems to be the in thing to use AI to plan your trips: Planning Your Next Trip? Let AI Do It For You But which AI is the best? On Thursday, January 16 we challenged the AI tools: Gemini, … Read more
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Can Ai plan my next holiday for me?
Google has released its AI tool, Gemini which it says can plan holidays for you. Rivals Chat GPT and Microsoft’s Copilot are supposed to be able to do this as well. This Thursday, January 16th we’ll challenge them to see … Read more
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The Valencia floods – an extraordinary, yet predicted event.
On Thursday, January 9th we looked at the recent devastating floods in Valencia and discussed whether AI could have helped to predict them. First, we watched the following video which gives a chronology of the events leading up to the … Read more
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Understanding the Valencia floods – could AI have helped to predict them? Could social media have helped to spread warnings?
The consequences of the October 2024 Valencia floods will be with us for many years. This Thursday, January 9 we will discuss the circumstances surrounding the tragedy: The DANA, why it was so devastating, weather forecasts and communication. What role … Read more