Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

29 January 2026
AI
Implementing AI integration in your daily tasks

Struggling with automation amid shrinking headcounts? This practical guide reveals strategies for effective automation and AI integration, ensuring your role remains invaluable.

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29 January 2026
AI
Navigating Android 2026 features effectively

Android 2026 brings faster updates and more midyear feature drops. Plan your updates, enable automatic security and Play Store updates, and back up before releases. Test changes on a spare device. Use a Pixel for fastest features, delay updates on other vendors. Keep a short checklist: backup, update, check permissions, test apps.

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28 January 2026
AI
Exploring sponsored content in ChatGPT responses

OpenAI advertising is coming to ChatGPT. Ads will appear in free and low-cost tiers, often labelled Sponsored. You should check your account tier and privacy settings. Export or delete sensitive conversations, and consider paid plans that exclude ads if you need stronger privacy guarantees.

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28 January 2026
AI
Securing your development environment against malware

Securing your development environment is vital. Treat every new repository as potentially dangerous. Stay vigilant against threats hidden in configuration files.

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27 January 2026
AI
Avoiding GDPR penalties through effective firewall

Secure your GDPR compliance with effective firewall strategies. As breaches rise, ensure proper configurations to mitigate risk and protect personal data efficiently.

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27 January 2026
AI
Privacy implications of age verification technology

Discover how to implement robust age verification in your homelab while prioritising privacy and security. Explore tiered approaches to safeguard personal data effectively.

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26 January 2026
AI
Integrating AI features into your Windows 365 setup

Guide to Windows 365 configuration for homelab users. Start with Azure AD identity and Intune provisioning. Control privacy and resource access, automate licence assignment and shutdowns, and isolate Cloud PCs used for AI features to protect sensitive data.

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26 January 2026
AI
Managing email queries effectively with AI

I started using AI inbox management because my inbox stopped being a place to work and became a place to hide. I wanted fewer interruptions and clearer priorities. I also wanted the grunt work gone, not the thinking. This guide shows practical steps I use with Gmail and AI tools like Google CC, plus habits […]

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25 January 2026
AI
Navigating data sovereignty in AI for UK businesses

Data Sovereignty matters for your UK business using AI. Start a data inventory and map data flows. Label personal and sensitive fields. Apply encryption, customer-managed keys and strict IAM. Verify region, backups and training use with vendors. Log access, run DPIAs and keep audit-ready controls to meet UK law and keep control of derived intelligence.

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25 January 2026
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 25 Jan 2026

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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