Category: Weekly Newsletter
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How can we tell Fact from Fiction in the age of AI and digital media?
Social media, messenger apps, blogs, and news websites have opened the door to instant information, but they have also given rise to convincing fake news, which spreads as fast, or even faster than facts. Can we trust mainstream news media, … 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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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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Advice for Windows 10 users – your choices
On Oct 14th 2025 Microsoft will stop providing security updates for Windows 10. (Ref.) If your computer is not upgradable to Windows 11, these are your options: Do nothing Your Windows 10 computer will continue working but … 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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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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Recycle – Mobile Phone
If you need a newer smartphone we have a Redmi 9C that has been donated. Available for a suitable donation to our charity… Read more