https://cicero.me.ukPixels, beats, dreamscapes, and bants.https://cicero.me.uk/blog/jurassic-island-ai-guernsey-futurehttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/jurassic-island-ai-guernsey-futureGuernsey stands at a technological crossroads. AI could transform finance, government, employment and public services, freeing people to tackle the island's biggest challenges. But with a history of failed IT projects and questionable accountability, will Guernsey embrace the opportunity to become a global frontrunner, or risk becoming a Jurassic Island?Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/php2shell-php-vulnerabilities-linux-securityhttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/php2shell-php-vulnerabilities-linux-securityTwo critical PHP vulnerabilities have put millions of internet-facing services at risk. Discover what PHP2Shell is, why urgent patching matters, and how to investigate your Linux server for signs of compromise using my free, open-source security auditing script.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/the-rise-of-ai-agents-cloud-vs-self-hostedhttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/the-rise-of-ai-agents-cloud-vs-self-hostedAI is evolving beyond chatbots into autonomous agents that can research, plan and complete tasks on our behalf. We explore Grok Bot, OpenAI Dots, ChatGPT Work and Claude, comparing their strengths, limitations and UK availability with the growing world of self-hosted AI agents.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/meta-accounts-facebook-explained-digital-idhttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/meta-accounts-facebook-explained-digital-idMeta Accounts are coming to Facebook, and social media is already full of rumours about compulsory digital ID. But what's actually changing? As someone who's used Meta Accounts for years, I explain what they really are, what remains optional, and why there's no need to panic.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/immersed-vr-review-meta-quest-3-remote-workinghttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/immersed-vr-review-meta-quest-3-remote-workingWhat happens when you combine a Meta Quest 3, five virtual monitors, Linux, and an AuDHD brain? I discovered Immersed, a virtual workspace that has transformed how I code, develop, collaborate remotely, and maintain my concentration. Here's why I'm so impressed.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/ai-didnt-replace-their-jobs-digital-transformationhttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/ai-didnt-replace-their-jobs-digital-transformationWhat happens when a small arts and crafts business embraces AI, not to replace employees, but to help them thrive? This case study explores how technology helped a five-person retailer grow into a nine-person business, increase profitability, improve job satisfaction and rediscover the importance of human creativity and connection.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/meta-muse-spark-open-ai-benchmarks-comparisonhttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/meta-muse-spark-open-ai-benchmarks-comparisonMeta's Muse Spark Open packs an astonishing 816 billion parameters into an open-weight AI model. But bigger doesn't always mean better. We explore its architecture, reasoning capabilities, coding performance and benchmarks against GPT-6, Claude, Gemini and other leading AI models.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/guernsey-deputies-who-refuse-to-kneelhttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/guernsey-deputies-who-refuse-to-kneelFor the first time in generations, something feels different in Guernsey politics. After nearly four decades of watching promises fade and political optimism disappear, I'm seeing deputies who refuse to surrender independent thought. This is my message to them, and to an island standing at a crossroads.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/guernsey-house-prices-vs-wages-1976-2026https://cicero.me.uk/blog/guernsey-house-prices-vs-wages-1976-2026Fifty years of Guernsey house prices and earnings reveal a striking change in affordability. An average property cost around five years of gross earnings in 1976. Today, the equivalent figure is approximately fourteen.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/guernsey-minimum-wage-cost-of-living-gst-2026https://cicero.me.uk/blog/guernsey-minimum-wage-cost-of-living-gst-2026Guernsey's minimum wage is now £13.10 an hour, but is that enough to afford somewhere to live? I break down the real numbers, from tax and rent to groceries and everyday expenses, and ask what GST could mean for people already struggling to make ends meet.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:12:23 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/facebook-reel-captions-whisper-linuxhttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/facebook-reel-captions-whisper-linuxFacebook’s auto-generated captions can be surprisingly inaccurate. Here’s how I use Whisper on Linux to create, proofread and translate my own SRT subtitle files for Facebook Reels.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000https://cicero.me.uk/blog/guernsey-tax-options-same-testhttps://cicero.me.uk/blog/guernsey-tax-options-same-testGuernsey’s tax debate has produced GST, alternative tax structures and dozens of amendments, but they have not all been tested using the same data and assumptions. A common, transparent fiscal model could finally put the serious options on equal footing and show what each one really means for households, businesses and public finances.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000