What is all the fuss about? Chat GPT has been hitting the news headlines recently. Whilst tech geeks have been aware of the software for a wee while now, it has started to hit the mainstream. Reception has varied between hot and cold, fear and fantastical. But what does the future of Chat GPT hold for…

Homelessness is still an issue in the UK for a variety of reasons. One major factor is a lack of affordable housing. The shortage of affordable housing with increased costs has made it difficult for many low-income individuals and families to secure stable and safe housing. This has led to…

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Memories of life on the streets — The human brain is a wonderful thing. My brain has allowed me to shut out some traumatic memories of my time on the streets. This self-defence mechanism has allowed me to move on with my life. It is 9 years since I last slept rough, and after the passage of…

Understanding your own behaviour is the key to growth — Trauma-Informed Practice. What the hell is that, then? This was the key question I had asked myself whilst preparing for an interview with a homeless charity recently (spoiler alert I got the job. I love it!) I did a bit of research, enough to answer any potential interview questions at…

Words have meaning and weight — I recently finished a contract role, and therefore I was in the market for a new job. As much as I love writing on Medium, it doesn’t pay my bills. However, I am fortunate in that I don’t need to take any old role. I can afford to be a…

What Apple needs to do to tempt me to part with my cash — The rumour mill is out in force regarding the 2022 itineration of the cheapest Apple laptop you can buy, the MacBook Air. Will it/won’t it sport a new M2 SoC. Will it lose its iconic tapered styling? How about a new colour scheme, including white bezels? The truth is, nobody…

How seamless synchronisation is taken for granted — Like many people, I often take my Amazon Kindle with me to work for those quiet downtime moments. It helps provide some light relief and much needed stress-free escapism from the daily grind. This morning I messed up. As that orange oaf who used to reside in The White House…

How did I forget to include this? — I recently wrote about how I’ve become fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem, I missed one vital device from my list. It All Started With the iPhone Edit descriptionmedium.com The Apple Watch SE (cellular). I’ve thought about why I missed this device from the list, and it’s now so glaringly obvious. The watch has become such an integral…