Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

3 November 2025
AI
Exploring alternatives to ad tracking in iOS

App Tracking Transparency may change in Europe. This guide gives practical alternatives for iOS. You can harden your iPhone. Block trackers on your network. Choose apps that request minimal data. Follow step-by-step settings and verify each change. Use Mail Privacy Protection, disable Background App Refresh and reset your advertising identifier.

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2 November 2025
AI
Securing your LastPass account against phishing threats

I write this from direct experience with password management and hardening. Phishing targets LastPass users. The attacks aim to steal your master password. I will walk through how to spot those attacks and what to change right away. No fluff. Clear steps you can follow in an hour. Recognising Phishing Threats Types of Phishing Attacks […]

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2 November 2025
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 02 Nov 2025

Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's pressing issues.

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2 November 2025
AI
Navigating data privacy with OpenAI's company knowledge

Managing Data Privacy with OpenAI’s Company Knowledge: A Practical Guide for UK Enterprises Company Knowledge changes the game for Data Privacy. It links ChatGPT to internal apps like Slack, SharePoint, Google Drive and GitHub and can pull context from many sources. That improves answers, and it raises clear data security and usage questions. I show […]

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1 November 2025
AI
Evaluating the impact of AI on homelab efficiency

Implementing AI-Driven Automation in Your Homelab: Best Practices and Pitfalls I treat my homelab like a workshop. I try one idea, break it, and learn fast. AI-driven automation can save hours of repetitive fiddling. It can also make a mistake repeat itself at scale. Getting Started with AI-driven Automation in Your homelab Understanding AI-driven automation […]

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1 November 2025
AI
Navigating price increases with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot Integration can increase your subscription cost. Read renewal notices, note old and new charges, and check for legacy plans without Copilot. Save support transcripts, disable auto-renew if you cancel, and verify bank statements after renewal. Follow these steps to spot and act on price changes quickly.

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31 October 2025
AI
Configuring Apple Silicon for AI workloads

Configuring Your Mac for AI: A Practical Guide for Windows Switchers I switched from Windows to a Mac for AI work and learnt a few hard lessons. This guide covers the practical bits: system checks, software, security settings, automation and how to move projects across. Read it and follow the commands I recommend. You will […]

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31 October 2025
AI
Detecting fake expense receipts with AI analysis

Use layered controls to stop fake expense receipts. Run AI detection systems with metadata checks, file integrity monitoring and bank matching on your expense claims. Automate low-risk checks and escalate ambiguous claims for review. Log hashes, model versions and reviewer decisions for your audit trail.

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30 October 2025
AI
Understanding cost management in AI data centres

Data Centre Costs matter for homelabs. You will learn to measure power, track utilisation and budget for spares. Use automation and containers to cut waste. Plan replacements and test scenarios to protect your budget.

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30 October 2025
AI
Configuring Microsoft privacy settings amidst government

Configuring Microsoft privacy settings amidst government scrutiny I walk through practical steps to harden Microsoft privacy settings while political pressures press on large vendors. I focus on what you can change in Windows, Edge and cloud controls. I explain trade-offs between compliance, contracts and user privacy. Read this as a checklist, not a manifesto. Navigating […]

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