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Guides and explainers on web development, custom software, hosting, SEO, IT support, security, integrations, cloud, data and AI, each checked against the sources it lists.

IT support19 min read

How to troubleshoot common PC problems in Windows 11: a method and fixes

Troubleshoot a Windows PC in order: find what changed, rule out the simple causes, then fix no boot, blue screens, no internet, no sound and failed updates.

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IT support16 min read

How to set up Windows 11 on a new computer, step by step

Set up a new Windows 11 PC: the setup screens, Microsoft or local account, updates and drivers, encryption, backup and the apps worth removing.

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Hosting17 min read

How to create a secure backup strategy that survives ransomware

Protect backups from ransomware: immutable and offline copies, encryption with separate keys, isolated admin accounts, deletion alerts and clean restore tests.

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Web development20 min read

Web design tips for beginners: 10 rules and the reasons behind them

Web design tips for beginners: a clear hierarchy, readable type, WCAG contrast, a phone-first layout, fast images, simple forms and testing with real users.

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AI & automation19 min read

AI in everyday devices: NPUs, on-device AI and what still goes to the cloud

Phones and PCs now run small AI models on a built-in NPU and send bigger requests to the cloud. What runs where, why, what TOPS means and what to buy in 2026.

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Security20 min read

How to secure a website: a practical checklist for owners and small teams

How to secure a website: HTTPS with HSTS, prompt updates, MFA for admins, a WAF, tested backups, security headers, email authentication and regular scans.

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AI & automation15 min read

Human-like AI: confidence, uncertainty and the empathy gap in chatbots

Human-like AI knows how sure it is and when to stop. What the RTNet study found, what the chatbot empathy gap is, and what rules now say about children.

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AI & automation13 min read

Machine learning algorithms for big data: how they scale, and what is new

Machine learning algorithms scale to big data by sampling, approximating and splitting the work. How SGD, XGBoost and Spark do it, and how to judge a new one.

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Data19 min read

Generative AI for databases: text-to-SQL, vector search and safe use

Generative AI for databases turns plain-language questions into SQL and searches data by meaning. How it works, how accurate it is and how to use it safely.

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Security16 min read

AI in cybersecurity: how defenders use it and where it falls short

How AI is used in cybersecurity: malware and phishing detection, UEBA, SOAR and LLM triage agents, what the evidence shows, the limits and how to start.

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