Caller ID Is Dying. Long Live Caller ID. (Plain English Version)
The number on your screen might not be who you think it is. Caller ID can be faked — and increasingly is. This plain-English guide explains how spoofing works, what a SIM swap is, and what steps you can take to stay safe without needing to be a tech expert.
Caller ID Is Dying. Long Live Caller ID.
Caller ID is no longer proof of identity. From spoofed mobile numbers to SIM swaps and grey-route attacks, the telecom trust model is crumbling. This post explores why caller ID can’t be trusted — and what telcos, regulators, and users must do to rebuild it.
Data Fines Aren’t Justice — They’re Just High-Stakes Monopoly Money
Despite record-breaking fines against tech giants for data misuse, individuals rarely see justice. This post explores the systemic failure of regulatory enforcement to provide restitution, arguing it's time for compensation schemes, opt-out tools, and support for the real victims of data breaches.
Widow’s Fire: The Grief No One Warned Me About
Widow’s Fire — the craving for intimacy after loss — is rarely talked about, yet deeply real. This honest and vulnerable reflection explores grief, guilt, desire, and the silence that surrounds the need to feel human again. You’re not broken. You’re not alone.
Is AI Really the Energy Villain? (Plain English Edition)
AI gets a lot of heat for using too much electricity — but is that fair? This plain-English guide breaks down how AI energy use compares to YouTube, TikTok, and social media. The results may surprise you.
Is AI Really the Energy Villain?
Is AI really the energy hog it’s made out to be? This blog explores the real energy impact of LLMs like ChatGPT, comparing it with always-on digital habits like YouTube, TikTok, and cloud gaming. Backed by data, this piece calls for balanced scrutiny, not headlines.
Hoppy Easter 2025
Celebrate Easter 2025 with a joyful collection of claymation-style memes, reimagining popular cultural moments with a humorous resurrection twist. From Vikings in the dessert aisle to JC dropping divine beats—this post brings laughter, faith, and fun together.
Port, Paper, Scissors: A Code 10 Story
Back in the 90s, I worked retail to fund uni nights at the bar. One day, a man walked in, picked a cheap bottle of Port, and handed me a stolen card. I called “Code 10” — expecting a fight. What I got was something far more human… and unforgettable.
The First Trace: My Foray into Cyber Sleuthing in the Wild West of the Internet
In the mid-90s, before firewalls and threat intel dashboards, I traced my first cybercriminal using nothing but curiosity, a dial-up modem, and Netscape. This is the story of The First Trace — a nostalgic deep-dive into the early days of digital crime, long before e-crime became industrialised.
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