This came out a few hours after I posted last week’s Because it’s Friday, but I could not miss out – so here it is just a week late! https://blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2022/02/11/photons-received-webb-sees-its-first-star-18-times/ For an excellent explanation why there are 18 stars in the image have a look at NASA’s video: Featured image …
Cookies can be a leak on your privacy
This is not an article for or against cookies – they are a part of the operation of the internet and most times we benefit from functionality they offer us. But the reality of cookies is that they can contain information that we would prefer remains private. Since the beginning …
Hackers caught by alleged cyber attackers!
The Russian government has taken action and arrested members of the REvil cyber criminal gang. This is a major positive blow for better cyber security for the whole world as REvil has been behind some of the most notorious ransomware attacks. REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia – BBC News …
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Will Norton Anti-virus slow my computer down?
I can remember being asked this many times over the years by clients and at last I have a definitive answer, if you enable one of Norton’s latest innovations. Notice I said enable not install. If you enable their crypto-currency miner, it will use some of your computer resources to …
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Because it’s Friday – The hazards of working on Christmas Day
Back to xkcd.com for the last laugh of the year… xkcd: December 25th Launch James Webb Space Telescope – Webb/NASA Where Is Webb? NASA/Webb Top of page image Credit: NASA/Desiree Stoverurl. James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Seen in Full Bloom | NASA
