Published in New Writers Welcome·PinnedMember-onlyI Need Your Help…There’s an elephant in the room, and no one has really noticed. — In early November 2021, I asked readers what they thought about using AI writing tools. I was interested in what others thought were the moral and ethical implications of using these tools, and whether authors should acknowledge or credit their use. I asked these questions because I’ve observed an increasing…Writehere3 min readWritehere3 min read
Sep 7, 2022Member-only2 Simple Ways To Redact Your PDFs ProperlyStop redacting your PDF document with black rectangles and find out how to do it properly. Since the pandemic, many businesses and governments have opted to move their dealings online in preference to face-to-face interaction. …Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
Aug 10, 2022Member-onlyFarewell iPod Thanks For 21 Fabulous YearsIf you love your iPod or if you owned one in your youth, Apple’s latest announcement may come as a shock. — On May 11, 2022, Apple announced that they have ceased production of the iPod touch. After 21 remarkable years, Apple finally pulled the pin on the last surviving member of the iPod family, a device that Steve Jobs said would revolutionise the music industry more than two decades ago. Jobs…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Apr 19, 2022Member-onlyThe One Thing You Must Do When You Visit Abu Dhabi10 a.m. and the temperature was nudging 28 °C (82.5 °F); the prediction maximum was 36 °C (97 °F) by lunchtime. …Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Mar 10, 2022Member-onlyApple’s 2022 Spring Event: Everything You Need To Know In Less Than 4 MinutesHere’s a fast overview of the event. Well, Apple has done it again with another slick presentation. Without a doubt, the star of the show was the new Apple Silicon M1 Ultra, Mac Studio and the 27” Studio Display. Here’s a quick summary of all the hardware that Apple announced. 1. iPhone SE 3 …Technology5 min readTechnology5 min read
Mar 8, 2022Member-onlyHow eSIMs Can Save You Time And MoneyIt’s easier than you think. The time has come to dust off my travel shoes and head abroad once again. After a lengthy lockdown, it would be nice to spend a while in another time zone. It’s not a holiday as you might expect but a relocation. …Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
Mar 2, 2022Member-onlyApple Spring Show 2022Don’t spend your money on a new Apple computer until after the Spring Show. If you were thinking of buying a new Apple laptop or tablet, don’t! At least not until after Apple’s 2022 Spring Show, which is rumoured to be on Tuesday, March 8th. So far, Apple hasn’t made…Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
Mar 1, 2022Member-onlyLong-Term Health Effects Of Email ApneaEmail apnea is real and it’s not good for you. Are you getting stressed working on your computer? You may just be holding your breath or shallow breathing as you lose yourself staring at your computer screen or working on an email. It’s a lot more common than you think…Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
Feb 25, 2022Member-only3 Most Effective Ways To Protect Your Cloud DataDespite assurances, your cloud storage may not be as secure as you think. If you’re reading this article, then you’re probably thinking about using a cloud server but you’re worried about data security, or you’re already a cloud user but you want to make it more secure. For the record…Technology10 min readTechnology10 min read
Feb 22, 2022Member-only5 Things You Should Know About Email TrackersAlso known as 1 × 1 pixel trackers, they’re the data vampires that go undetected in your emails. It’s getting harder and harder to keep your online activities private. …Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
