Category Archives: Technology
Copilot – your unwanted everyday intrusion
After last night’s Windows update it appears I have something new to disable on my computer that was installed without my asking… I asked it how I could remove it, it gave me pointless generic information I could have found … Continue reading
Roku Express 4K
Back in the mists of time I used to watch video on my TV using an XBox that I’d modded with a mod chip, running XBMC. It played videos off a Linux file server. While everyone else was playing DVDs … Continue reading
Tech bubbles are so annoying
To a man with a hammer, every problem is a nail. I remember when next door’s kid was learning to talk and form his own opinions, everything coming out of his mouth started with “daddy”. The tech world is just … Continue reading
Machine Translation is better than Chinglish.
Google Translate has a problem trying to decide the text on some mysterious drink packets I’ve got. Continue reading
Hi, I’m a spammer, I notice you are avoiding my emails
A spammer gets weirdly passive aggressive at me. Continue reading
I guess I need a cover for my webcam…
Uh oh, looks like I need to cover up my webcam better… Someone on the Internet infected my PC with some remote access software and recorded me watching non-advertiser friendly video. Scams today are so tedious and unimaginative… Hello there! … Continue reading
Using a non-Tesla EV on a Super Charger
I charge my non-Tesla EV using a Tesla Supercharger. It works fine. Continue reading
More Artificial Idiocy
Today I’m reminded the Internet is a strange and surreal place when GMail decides to add some spam appointments to my Google Calendar. I’m on a flight to India on Tuesday next week! Continue reading
If you use ChatGPT to help you learn things, you’re an idiot.
Well, you might not be, but you’re certainly not understanding what these systems do. Continue reading
Got a refund from the TV Licensing people!
A completely non-serious bit of waffle about me sticking it to the man. Continue reading