Axionite – Track Stuff
I do alot of projects in my own time. A new technology catches my eye, and I will want to delve into it,…
The falcon has landed
What an amazing thing to watch. The test flight of Falcon Heavy was edge of your seat exciting, with Elon Musk estimating only…
Birkbeck.org.uk 2018
2017 was a tough year. Probably the hardest year I have ever had. But 2018 is a fresh start, a new year and…
Raspberry Pi 3 Setup
It has arrived, in three shiny boxes from Amazon. Time for the initial Raspberry Pi setup. First decision, do I unplug my computer…
Raspberry Pi – First Impressions
I have taken the plunge and got my first Raspberry Pi, in kit form. So far, I am quite impressed. The kit can…
The Internet of Things
It is a big buzz word right now and will probably continue to be for some years to come as the Internet of…
Making Life Multiplanetary – Mars
There is a growing groundswell of thoughts, desires, hopes and aspirations to reach out to the red planet. Not just “boots on the…
Xenophobia
When times are hard, it is human nature to want someone or something to blame. It could be argued that we have never…
Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income or UBI for short, has a growing number of advocates. Much has been written about this subject over the past…
Birkbeck Photography – New site launch
It has been long overdue. My photography site, www.birkbeckphotography.eu, has been due a make-over for several years. Designs have changed over the years…
Wanderers
Plans are gathering, SpaceX have announced their BFR/BFS architecture and an aspirational set of dates for “boots on the ground on Mars”. In…
Multisite hosting with free SSL (HTTPS)
I recently decided to switch hosting to a Digital Ocean droplet for all my sites. Partly as an interesting exercise, partly to reduce…