Computing Meeting
Events
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Generating Documents
This month we have two talks about generating documents. First, Frank Nicholson takes us through Google Slides vs Microsoft PowerPoint. Then we look at WYSIWYG vs Markup. If you can,[...]
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How to reduce your electricity bill to zero
This month we have a talk about reducing your electricity bill. We've previously discussed home automation with home assistant, but this time we bring in some real-world home automation rules[...]
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Moving away from Windows .. to Linux
This month, David Price takes us through how and why we could move away from Windows to Linux. Plenty of time is reserved for discussions. 16th July 2024 at 3pm[...]
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Virtual Machines, Containers and related technologies
This month we have a talk about virtual machines, containers and related technologies. We will discuss how different technologies can be used to make better use of server hardware resources. [...]
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immich – the Open Source alternative to Google Photos
This month we have a talk about immich - the open source alternative to Google Photos. We will discuss its features, why we would want to use it, architecture, containers,[...]
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Backups
This month we have a talk about various aspects of backups. We'll touch on why, different backup schemes and what I do. Included is a couple of videos. Plenty of[...]
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Numerical Computing and Computing Algebra
In today's talk, Tomy Duby will show that a modern computer (including a smartphone) can also do complex scientific and engineering calculations. To achieve this, one needs suitable programs. Using[...]
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Tuya as a component in my Smart Home
In todays talk, Peter Weston will be taking us through how he uses Tuya devices in his smart home. We will also cover some of the protocols used in home[...]
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Is it time to move to the Fediverse ?
Regular social media has been a source of concern for many years, with specific concerns around data gathering, profiling and hidden algorithms used to sell more ads. In 2016 the[...]
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How Generative AI works
18th March 2025 at 3pm UK This month we look at Generative AI, including a bit of history, opening the pandoras box, how they work and how they compare. Will[...]
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IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
15th April 2025 at 3pm UK This month we look at IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, including both IPv4 and IPv6. The talk includes a brief description of IPv4 addresses, problems[...]
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Local Generative AI
20th May 2025 at 3pm UK This month, we discuss some of the options and issues about running your own Generative AI at home. As well as avoiding privacy issues[...]