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Quantum Key Distribution – explained through ice cream!

As promised, I’m posting the BBC Click Las Vegas episode where I attempt to explain a futuristic type of encryption tech – Quantum Key Distribution – using ice cream. The whole show...
DLTV: Importance of culture in digital transformation

It is easy to assume that digital transformation is just about technology, however in practice, a successful digital transformation is often about changing the whole focus and culture of an organisati...
Passengers who miss a flight due to security queues unlikely to qualify for compensation

With the kids out of school and our suntans nicely started for a change due to the unusually good weather here in the UK, lots of you will be heading abroad to catch a bit more sun this month. It...
Cyber Security – key facts and stats in pictures

Last week I was in Las Vegas for the Infosecurity conferences, BlackHat, Bsides and DEF CON with BBC Click. It was an eye-opening week filled with head-spinning threats and a lot of looking over your...
“You’ve been awarded Best Technology Blogs 2017”

Here I am in sunny and very hot Las Vegas with BBC Click having an amazing time and things just got hotter as I’ve just received the news that I’ve been awarded in the Best Technology Blog...
DL100 Awards 2017 Highlights

Digital pioneers from across the UK’s public, private and non-profit sectors gathered on 22 June at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London to celebrate the winners of the 2017 DL100 Awards. The D...
NEWS: Tech4Good Awards 2017 winners announced

The winners of the seventh AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards have been announced at at BT Centre, London. I was privileged to co-host Tech4Good Awards for the third year running and to meet such a diverse r...
NEWS: Applications now open for GCHQ cyber-security accelerator

A groundbreaking initiative bringing together GCHQ and industry expertise to develop new cyber security technology is to be extended. Cutting-edge cyber security entrepreneurs and start-up firms are n...
DLTV: Women Returners

A lack of older women working, particularly in highly skilled roles, is costing the UK economy £50bn a year. Could returnships be the answer? Returning professional internships (‘returnships’) act as...
A Bookkeeper’s Guide to Practical Sorcery now available on Audible worldwide

After an epic magical battle I am extremely proud to say that my latest novel, A Bookkeeper’s Guide to Practical Sorcery, is now available on Audible worldwide! This means that you’ll soo...

Reviews

Low cost legal docs at Termsfeed.com

July 27, 2015 In: Business, Create, Reviews, Tech for Life, Website No comments

If you need standard legal documents like a website privacy policy or terms and conditions, but don’t want to fork out a small fortune for a solicitor, check out Termsfeed.com, which has a selection of free templates you can adapt for your... Read more

Open Dyslexic – a font designed to make reading easier

April 20, 2015 No comments
Listen to breakfast radio all day from around the world

April 16, 2015 No comments
Make perfect photos out of iPhone videos with Vho.to

February 26, 2015 No comments
LIFE HACK: Always capture landscape orientation video on your smartphone

February 22, 2015 No comments

How To

HOW TO: Find the right domain name for your website

November 04, 2015 In: Features, How to Guides, News & Features, Tools and resources, Website No comments

Did you know that there are over 1 billion websites on the internet?! That’s an awful lot of URLs in use, so if you’re seeking your own domain, finding a good name that’s still free can be tricky. Luckily I have a couple of tricks up my sle... Read more