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		<title>So your Mum is a geek!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clive]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="480" src="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pexels-pixabay-264771.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="gifts" decoding="async" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" fetchpriority="high" srcset="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pexels-pixabay-264771.webp 640w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pexels-pixabay-264771-300x225.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>I have regularly written geek present lists for Christmas and Father’s Day, but I have been amiss when it comes to Mother’s Day – the last one was back in 2019: Embed A Geek Mother’s Day – Ten presents for the Geek in your Mum &#8211; Octagon Technology That is going to be fixed now &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2023/02/28/so-your-mum-is-a-geek/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">So your Mum is a geek!</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2023/02/28/so-your-mum-is-a-geek/">So your Mum is a geek!</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>“J.A.R.V.I.S., make a note. Remind me not to wake up in the morning ever again.”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clive]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="548" height="365" src="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/presents.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="presents" decoding="async" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" srcset="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/presents.webp 548w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/presents-300x200.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px" /><p>“J.A.R.V.I.S., make a note. Remind me not to wake up in the morning ever again.” If you feel like that when you start to think about Christmas shopping, then this is the blog post for you. Back for its regular Christmas slot is my list of presents for those geeks in your life, who when &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2022/12/01/j-a-r-v-i-s-make-a-note-remind-me-not-to-wake-up-in-the-morning-ever-again/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">“J.A.R.V.I.S., make a note. Remind me not to wake up in the morning ever again.”</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2022/12/01/j-a-r-v-i-s-make-a-note-remind-me-not-to-wake-up-in-the-morning-ever-again/">“J.A.R.V.I.S., make a note. Remind me not to wake up in the morning ever again.”</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Is your Dad a geek? Do you need a present for Father&#8217;s Day?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="600" height="269" src="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_6765.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" srcset="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_6765.jpg 600w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_6765-300x135.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><p>Father&#8217;s Day is rapidly approaching &#8211; 19th June for those of you that need to know. Here is my annual &#8220;Geek Dad&#8221; present list. I have done the hard work of virtually shopping for you to find those gifts that geek Dads are sure to like. No affiliate links here &#8211; ideas, just for fun. &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2022/06/06/is-your-dad-a-geek-do-you-need-a-present-for-fathers-day/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Is your Dad a geek? Do you need a present for Father&#8217;s Day?</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2022/06/06/is-your-dad-a-geek-do-you-need-a-present-for-fathers-day/">Is your Dad a geek? Do you need a present for Father’s Day?</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clive’s weekly Cyber Security roundup</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clive]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="500" height="326" src="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/clives-roundup-500x326.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Clive&#039;s weekly cybersecurity news round up logo" decoding="async" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" loading="lazy" srcset="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/clives-roundup-500x326.png 500w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/clives-roundup-300x196.png 300w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/clives-roundup.png 800w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><p>Highlights from this week are the Reith Lectures by Professor Stuart Russell, examining AI and it&#8217;s possible future impact on humanity. The first episode got me thinking and I am looking forward to the rest of the lectures. There are also several articles looking at the UK&#8217;s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI) and &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/12/03/clives-weekly-cyber-security-roundup-3/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Clive’s weekly Cyber Security roundup</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/12/03/clives-weekly-cyber-security-roundup-3/">Clive’s weekly Cyber Security roundup</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The 2021 Geek&#8217;s Christmas Present List</title>
		<link>http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/11/18/the-2021-geeks-christmas-present-list/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clive]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="602" height="358" src="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Father Christmas" decoding="async" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" loading="lazy" srcset="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas.webp 602w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-300x178.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px" /><p>Before looking at this year’s list, why not play the Wheel of Christmas? So it is coming round to the Christmas holiday season so that means I get another opportunity to bring you my Geek&#8217;s Christmas Present List. If you have a geek in your life these suggestions hopefully will give you some ideas what &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/11/18/the-2021-geeks-christmas-present-list/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">The 2021 Geek&#8217;s Christmas Present List</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/11/18/the-2021-geeks-christmas-present-list/">The 2021 Geek’s Christmas Present List</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Here is the man who wanted a flying car…</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clive]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="500" height="362" src="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/zx-spectrum-1-500x362.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="ZX Spectrum promotional gear" decoding="async" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" loading="lazy" srcset="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/zx-spectrum-1-500x362.jpg 500w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/zx-spectrum-1-300x217.jpg 300w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/zx-spectrum-1.jpg 697w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><p>It was announced yesterday that the inventor and computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair died at his home in London after a long illness. Although according to his daughter he was still inventing last week. Sir Clive Sinclair: Computing pioneer dies aged 81 &#8211; BBC News If you follow the link to the article above you &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/09/17/here-is-the-man-who-wanted-a-flying-car/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Here is the man who wanted a flying car…</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/09/17/here-is-the-man-who-wanted-a-flying-car/">Here is the man who wanted a flying car…</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Do you need a gift for a “Geek” Dad?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clive]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Well&#160;it is that time of year again, when I email my blog to my children&#160;before sending it to Kamila to be published.&#160; Father’s Day is Sunday 20 June and here are a few ideas for presents for your Geek Dad. No affiliate links here and in no particular order.  Buy him a computer!&#160; Not a&#160;Windows or Apple machine but a &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/06/04/do-you-need-a-gift-for-a-geek-dad/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Do you need a gift for a “Geek” Dad?</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2021/06/04/do-you-need-a-gift-for-a-geek-dad/">Do you need a gift for a “Geek” Dad?</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Seasonal selection of presents for those geeks in your life</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clive]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="500" height="333" src="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/geeky-presents-500x333.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" loading="lazy" srcset="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/geeky-presents-500x333.jpg 500w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/geeky-presents-300x200.jpg 300w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/geeky-presents-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/geeky-presents-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/geeky-presents-1200x800.jpg 1200w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/geeky-presents-1980x1320.jpg 1980w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><p>It’s Christmas! Kamila has set us all a target of producing a blog a day as a countdown to Christmas and I get to write what must be the most fun one! Here is my seasonal selection of presents for those geeks in your life. Continuing the series of “Geek Present” blogs for Christmas, Mother’s &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2020/12/04/seasonal-selection-of-presents-for-those-geeks-in-your-life/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Seasonal selection of presents for those geeks in your life</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2020/12/04/seasonal-selection-of-presents-for-those-geeks-in-your-life/">Seasonal selection of presents for those geeks in your life</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>So your Dad is a geek… Presents for a Geek Dad</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clive]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="500" height="500" src="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/father-4-500x500.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" loading="lazy" srcset="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/father-4-500x500.jpg 500w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/father-4-300x300.jpg 300w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/father-4-150x150.jpg 150w, http://jeremycatton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/father-4.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><p>First let’s start with an apology – due to circumstances I forgot to write our Geeky Mother’s Day Present Blog – sorry. But I will be making up for it in the next few weeks, because Diana and Kamila have told me to… So here is my round up of presents for Father’s Day that &#8230;</p>
<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2020/06/16/so-your-dad-is-a-geek-presents-for-a-geek-dad/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">So your Dad is a geek… Presents for a Geek Dad</span> Read More »</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk/2020/06/16/so-your-dad-is-a-geek-presents-for-a-geek-dad/">So your Dad is a geek… Presents for a Geek Dad</a> first appeared on <a href="http://jeremycatton.co.uk">Octagon Technology</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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