Author: Christine Betterton-Jones
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Does AI spell the end for language teachers?
The popular language-learning app, Duolingo, recently announced it was going to become an “AI first” company. It has since backtracked a bit, but the prospect of people losing language teaching jobs to AI remains. In a world where AI can … Read more
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Social Media addiction – It’s a huge problem and probably unsolvable
On Thursday, July 10 we discussed Social Media addiction, how it works, its impacts ( especially on the young) and what can be done to control it. How is addiction created ? … by software (algorithms) which track and modify … Read more
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Social media addiction – its impacts and how it’s deliberately created.
Facebook and other social media can become addictive and the consequences are like other addictions: anxiety, dependence, irritability, lack of self-control. This is a real problem. How and why do the tech companies make social media so addictive? What can … Read more
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Microsoft’s extended support lifeline for Windows 10 users – a discussion
On Thursday, July 3 we discussed Microsoft’s “Extended Security Program” which gives Windows 10 users security updates after the support cut-off date in October 2025. Microsoft is introducing free enrollment options, allowing Windows 10 users to remain supported for … Read more
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Microsoft gives a new “lifeline” to Windows 10 users – but what does this really mean?
Very recently, Microsoft announced changes to its “Extended Security Program” which gives Windows 10 users security updates after the support cut-off date in October. What does this mean to the average user? On Thursday, July 3rd, we’ll discuss this development … Read more
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Some free, Open Source apps to try – They work with Windows, MacOs and Linux and they won’t track you!
On Thursday 19 June, Chris demonstrated a selection of free, mostly Open Source, cross-platform apps to fulfill the needs of an imaginary JCC member. JCC Member: What is Open Source software? Open source software is software with source code … Read more
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Useful free apps which work with Windows, MacOs and Linux (and they don’t spy on you!)
Want to watch YouTube videos without ads or tracking? Want to connect your phone to your PC without having to make an account? Want a fast document viewer? Thinking of switching from Windows 10 to Linux? – then try these … Read more
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Tips on preparing for regional disasters
On Thursday, June 12th we discussed the regional disaster risks we are facing here in Xàbia- both natural and man-made – and how we might prepare for such eventualities. Our local situation: “Property agents are fond of saying that the … Read more
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How should we prepare for the next regional disaster?
The recent national power outage caught everybody on the wrong foot as did the Valencia floods. In an increasingly chaotic world with extremes of weather, cyber attacks and political instability, we have to be aware that major disruptions to our … Read more
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My device is too old for the latest OS upgrades – is this a problem?
On Thursday, June 6, we examined the update situation for devices from Android, Apple and Microsoft. Is it really a problem if your smartphone is stuck on Android 12? (the latest version is 15 released in October 2024) ANDROID:… Read more