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14 January 202218 January 2022

Because it’s Friday… leave

This was suggested to me one of the team. Surely not because I am on leave! Unlimited Vacation Time – Dilbert Comic Strip on 2022-01-13 | Dilbert by Scott Adams

31 December 202131 December 2021

BBC tech review of 2021

Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021 – BBC News

24 December 202131 December 2021

Because it’s Friday – arguing against yourself!

Sometimes scientists do things just because they can! AI argues for and against itself in Oxford Union debate – BBC News

24 December 20214 January 2022

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Smart Thinking Solutions

Have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year from everyone here at Smart Thinking and Octagon Technology. Clive and Diana

24 December 202123 December 2021

Enter Octagon’s Wheel of Christmas today – and be entered for the Grand Draw

December 24th Grand Prize Draw This is the prize in the Grand Draw. A recording of the Smart Thinking Solutions “Email and Social Engineering” webinar and the accompanying slides. The prize will also include a one-hour online session with Clive to discuss any issues arising from the presentation and to ask any other questions you may have about cyber security. The …

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