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An online notebook
One of the advantages of daily noting in MarsEdit is… tags! Setting the ambition for Future Councils – been looking forward to seeing some outcomes from this work. Will write up my thoughts once I have had a proper mull.…
Bluesky is definitely feeling like the nicest Twitter/X replacement going. But it’s a long way from perfect. The community feels compact, small but friendly. There’s a sense that people want to be there, and that it isn’t a chore (Mastodon…
One note for the whole week as I haven’t been working. Instead, had a week at home having fun with the family. However, I did occasionally look at a computer, hence the below. So Twitter/X finally took Tweetdeck away from…
Two days in a row out of the house! First time that has happened in a while. Today, I am knackered. “Digital proof: where one service ends, another begins” “Team memory, organisational sharing and serendipity in distributed workplaces” …
I’ve just ordered myself a new Mac Mini. Having been working on a fairly clunky Windows all-in-one machine for a few years, am looking forward to getting back on the Mac full time. I just find the apps available on…
“Why I no longer believe in Content Design” I wrote a quick and snarky post about Cipfa’s recent report about blockchain: “Why does PDF content persist when it sucks so much, and how can you get rid of…
CIPFA have published a report entitled Exploring blockchain technologies for collaboration and partnerships [PDF warning]. The very first statement of the executive summary is problematic. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising solution for collaboration and partnerships, providing a secure…
A 17 minute video on web accessibility. Lovely! An explainer from some clever people about AI and public services: “Dear Alt-Twitter Designers: It’s about the network!” “How common platforms deliver brilliant digital services” Some intresting points…
How did I not know about this? Emulated Macs going back to the original, all in the browser: Fairly pointless, but amazing. “How to play Mundane Superhero” – looks a fun way to kick off workshops etc. “Council…
This is an extremely important thread for anyone wanting to understand the financial pressures felt across local government (and no, it’s not related to solar farms…) Following on from my post about where we are with digital and technology…