Category: Presentations 2025
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Fake news is everywhere – Don’t fall for it!
On Thursday, July 24 we discussed fake news, how AI and social media are spreading it, and how best to deal with the problem. First, we referred to some online articles to get an overview. Future Horizons: Can Truth Survive … Read more
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What will language teaching and translating look like in the age of AI?
On Thursday, July 17 we discussed: “Does AI spell the end for language teachers?” noting that “The popular language-learning app, Duolingo, recently announced it was going to become an “AI first” company. It has since backtracked a bit, but … 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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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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Backup – and some handy tools for Windows users
On Thursay 26th June Peter Bayliss demonstrated the FreeFileSync backup program and some helpful utilities in the Microsoft Power Toys toolbox. FreeFileSync This program It is available on Windows, Linux and macOS. FreeFileSync can be downloaded from https://freefilesync.org/ and is … 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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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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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
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CoPilot, Gemini and Siri – how do these major AI tools measure up?
On Thursday, 29 May, we looked at how these major AI tools are becoming integrated into Microsoft, Google and Apple products and how people currently use AI Large Language Models (LLMs – or Chatbots) Here are some key takeaways. The … Read more
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Mini PCs – what you need to know.
Mini PCs are those tiny, boxy PCs which are no larger than the palm of your hand. They are both powerful and portable. Some are surprisingly cheap and pre-loaded with Windows 11. Others are tiny Apple Macs. On Thursday … Read more