For the last few years I've been a Mac user and I've had a variety of MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs. Years ago the MacBook Pro was a wonderful device, but it was bloody heavy. Lugging a MacBook Pro around meant that you got a bit of a workout, so I switched to the Air. Now, however, the latest batch of MacBook Pros are almost as light as the Air, but a lot more computer. So … [Read more...] about OSX Essential Apps – 2018 Edition
The Internet Really is Full of Cats
The last few months my day job has been filled with GDPR related "stuff". While I enjoy what I do I've been buried in paperwork, so a bit of pure escapism and something that brings a smile to my face is always welcome. Cats can do that. This video from the 2018 America's Got Talent is a pleasant change: https://youtu.be/8e0z3-iZ_TY Yeah, cats. … [Read more...] about The Internet Really is Full of Cats
American Chopper Meets GDPR
There's quite a few memes doing the rounds about the insane volume of emails from companies and services in relation to GDPR. This, however, is one of the more entertaining and pretty much sums up how a lot of people feel: GDPR at American Chopper … [Read more...] about American Chopper Meets GDPR
Ireland Voted Yes
Friday last Ireland went to the polls. I voted on my way into work, as did several of my staff. Others went during their lunch break or after work. The reports came in from around the country - polling was pretty high, but around 6pm the numbers dropped off instead of rising. Polls closed at 10pm and within a couple of hours there were already the exit polls from The Irish … [Read more...] about Ireland Voted Yes
Voting Yes is Voting For a More Humane Ireland
I'm proud to be Irish most of the time. Not all of the time. Some of the time I'm embarrassed by my native country. When it comes to "equality" Ireland has led the way in some areas, yet has failed miserably in others. Women's rights in this country is one of our biggest failures. Tomorrow the country will go to the polls. It will be the first time I will be able to … [Read more...] about Voting Yes is Voting For a More Humane Ireland