For years, we have all been pretty impressed with mp3s. They gave us access to music in a conveniently small file size that we could download. Software appeared, that could rip CDs into mp3s, so that we could carry our favorite albums on our iPods, or other mp3 players. Gradually, smartphones took over from these…
I have been a fan of LibreOffice for quite a while. In fact, I have used it on Windows since the old days of Sun System's OpenOffice.org. When the Document Foundation forked the project to produce LibreOffice, that was my route, as I found there was a lot more support there. When I took the…
There is a lot being said and written at the moment about digital privacy. Many people are getting very concerned about the over-use of personal data by companies like Facebook, Google, Twitter etc. Maybe it is time to do something about it. I don't have all the answers. However, here are some of the things…
I am currently hesitant about proclaiming a dislike for a software, because I have recently changed my mind on so many. For example, this post is being prepared on a laptop, which is powered by the Linux Mint operating system, rather than Windows. Open Source software is doing so well. Obviously, high end requirements need…
Take a good look at the criminal masterminds in the photograph. These delinquent children are snubbing their noses, by illegally selling lemonade at a stand – presumably to raise money for some charitable cause or other. Don’t be fooled by how cute these little girls are. Two of them are maliciously selling goods, without a…
I reported on my success with getting Ubuntu Linux 17 on to laptops, and how easy it was to use. Well, I can now report that you have a choice! Linux Mint 18 has proved to be just as easy! Linux Mint 18 has proved to be just as easy as Ubuntu. The boot disc…
I first tried using a Linux distro when the old Mandrake Linux was around. I quote liked it, and could see its potential. Designers of Linux distros then (about 2004) were already thinking about making their distros as easy to use as Windows. But one factor alone made me not want to make the distro…
In 1986, some friends and I went to Oldham, in the north of England, to watch a concert performance of a new concept album by Christian musician Adrian Snell, entitled Alpha and Omega. Some back story is needed. Many of you know that I play the piano and sing, and at one time wanted to…
