misc

Abstract art

Using abstract art to stand out

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2 min, 263 words

I have never understood abstract art. I have tried.

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Public/Private keys introduction

A very simple high level introduction to public and private keys and how they are used

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2 min, 329 words

I recently had to try and explain to some non-technical colleagues how part of our system works. This involved giving them a very quick overview of public/private key cryptography. So I thought I would summarise it here.

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The Online Safety "Bull"

How the UK government does not understand security and cryptography and the impact of proposed changes

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4 min, 635 words

Imagine you wanted to send a message to a friend. The message has sensitive information so you want to send it securely.

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The best and worst

Groundhog Day - possibly the best musical currently in London

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3 min, 523 words

I have been to see two musicals in London in the last few months - one was the best and one was the worst I have ever seen.

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Start of the Ashes

The start of the Ashes sees a clash of styles and my Ashes experience

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2 min, 261 words

I watched a day, well some of a day, of Ashes cricket between England and Australia in 1989.

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