Category: PresentationPost
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There’s a new kid on the AI scene – DeepSeek – How does it measure up?
This Thursday, April 3 we will take a look at the new AI Large language model, DeepSeek and see how its output compares with that of ChatGPT and Co-pilot when given the same challenge. Is it better than the others … Read more
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Shopping on Amazon is changing – and not necessarily for the better
Have you had any problems with buying stuff from Amazon recently? It has become a shop front for all kinds of weird sellers. Perhaps the item is not what you ordered, perhaps the delivery was late (or not at all). … Read more
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Someone stole my Facebook account! – How? Why? Can I get it back?
Identity fraud is nothing new, but social media has created new avenues for stealing and impersonating our digital identities. This week, Thursday, March 20 we examine these frauds, their impacts and how to spot and prevent them. We’ll also discuss … Read more
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How Malware (Malicious Software) can harm you
Last week, we learned about today’s huge global scamming industry. However, scamming isn’t the only threat we face. Malware has also evolved rapidly, becoming more sophisticated and widespread. This Thursday, March 13, we’ll explore how modern malware can infiltrate your … Read more
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The scamming business – It’s bigger and more sophisticated than you realise.
The Economist recently ran articles and a podcast series (Scam Inc) investigating the fast-growing international scamming business which is capable of duping bankers to bankrupt themselves. As AI tools become more powerful, scams will become even more convincing. This Thursday, … Read more
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Getting the best out of LibreOffice
LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite replacement for Microsoft Office/365, based on OpenOffice (no longer supported). It is fully featured with a word processor, presentation, spreadsheet, database, maths, and drawing programs. Like all powerful software, it can be tricky … Read more
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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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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