PREVIOUSLY, we considered the issues involved in recognising fake documents, and recognised the threat posed by ICT when used to …
Where’s the Hash?
Free Software
OUR enslaved ancestors must have been relieved to have finally achieved their freedom. They eventually won their emancipation after centuries …
Demanding Your Time
THIS week was greeted with news that the Civil Service Association would find some reprieve with the resignation of their …
The Cold Shadow of Innovation
IN a crowded market area, you go past several vendors, all selling and displaying the same items, in the same …
Charlie, Charlie: Asking the Right Questions
WITH the speed of hurricane winds, the infamous Charlie Charlie Challenge has captivated social media followers, and taken some Caribbean …
Keeping Your Documents Secure
IF you have ever mislaid a printed document, then you would appreciate the value of managing access to your files, …
From Person To Product
STORIES of the slave trade and people smuggling act as a repulsive reminder of past and present wrongs, where the …
When Things Go Wrong
LET’S be honest with ourselves and admit that things will occasionally go wrong. In a well-designed system, a failure should …
All About The Data
WHAT makes a computer valuable to you? When shopping for a computer, the cost is usually determined by the speed, …
Licence To Spend
BUDGET season has arrived. That time of the year when ministries prepare a list of projects to be achieved, and …
The Arc of The Rainbow
SOMETIMES we overlook things that we should notice — we have a “blind spot” where that thing is concerned. Our …
Single Points Of Failure
REDUNDANCY refers to the ability to continue despite sufferings some degree of failure or loss. If you only have one …
Timing is Everything
LOOK around, and you might find yourself surrounded by clocks and other timing devices. In our homes, we might have: …
Reasonable Expectations
MANY of us can be seen carrying laptops, tablets and mobile phones around with us. After all, they are very …
The Eyes Of The Beholder
DO you have a good eye for spotting mistakes when reading documents? If you do, then you should be proud …
Full Speed Ahead
WOULD you be surprised to learn that your average personal computer spends much of its time being idle? That sounds …
Upgrade Cycles
WHEN is a good time to upgrade your ICT infrastructure, and what does it mean to be on the “cutting …
Cooking With Gas
THE recent reduction in the price of gas and other petroleum-based fuels has, in our tough economic times, been long …
New Year, New Actions
A NEW Year approaches. For the sake of increasing productivity, consistent quality management, and just plain-old progress, the coming year, …
Technology Presents And Safety
WITH Christmas in the air, many of us may be getting ready to buy, wrap or unwrap some new gift …