David Bailey
@dbailey635.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy
RITTech MBCS. University specialist technician (Bristol Cyber Security Group). Web, database, and user interface designer. Former digital health research technician […]
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This reappeared in my YouTube feed and it is, as always, worth sharing.
#PaleBlueDot #carlsagan
https://youtu.be/GO5FwsblpT8?si=EqFT1L9lXTW_Nhwi
#PaleBlueDot #carlsagan
https://youtu.be/GO5FwsblpT8?si=EqFT1L9lXTW_Nhwi
February 5, 2026 at 10:41 AM
This reappeared in my YouTube feed and it is, as always, worth sharing.
#PaleBlueDot #carlsagan
https://youtu.be/GO5FwsblpT8?si=EqFT1L9lXTW_Nhwi
#PaleBlueDot #carlsagan
https://youtu.be/GO5FwsblpT8?si=EqFT1L9lXTW_Nhwi
#Microsoft #Windows has been around since 1985, but they still haven't worked out how to display a date in UK format DD/MM/YYYY, despite the system settings being set to UK!
February 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM
#Microsoft #Windows has been around since 1985, but they still haven't worked out how to display a date in UK format DD/MM/YYYY, despite the system settings being set to UK!
February 3, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Reposted by David Bailey
"While encryption remains mathematically sound (...) its real-world protections are increasingly bypassed by the privileged position AI systems occupy inside modern user environments."
https://cyberinsider.com/signal-president-warns-ai-agents-are-making-encryption-irrelevant/
#ai #security […]
https://cyberinsider.com/signal-president-warns-ai-agents-are-making-encryption-irrelevant/
#ai #security […]
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mastodon.social
January 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM
"While encryption remains mathematically sound (...) its real-world protections are increasingly bypassed by the privileged position AI systems occupy inside modern user environments."
https://cyberinsider.com/signal-president-warns-ai-agents-are-making-encryption-irrelevant/
#ai #security […]
https://cyberinsider.com/signal-president-warns-ai-agents-are-making-encryption-irrelevant/
#ai #security […]
For all you #vivaldi web browser users out there, if you want to use this wonderful app with your corporate #Microsoft365 accounts, you'll probably need to install the "Microsoft Single Sign On", Chrome extension […]
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mstdn.social
January 30, 2026 at 10:56 AM
For all you #vivaldi web browser users out there, if you want to use this wonderful app with your corporate #Microsoft365 accounts, you'll probably need to install the "Microsoft Single Sign On", Chrome extension […]
January 24, 2026 at 9:26 AM
January 23, 2026 at 10:50 PM
I’m kind hoping Jade wins #thetraitors tonight. She’s been the best dressed and nicest player so far.
January 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I’m kind hoping Jade wins #thetraitors tonight. She’s been the best dressed and nicest player so far.
Just walked past a guy in a snazzy, well-pressed three-peice suit, but wearing a tatty baseball cap.
What's with that?
What's with that?
January 23, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Just walked past a guy in a snazzy, well-pressed three-peice suit, but wearing a tatty baseball cap.
What's with that?
What's with that?
Great advice for anyone on social media. I particularly liked the "You don’t need to justify your decision to block someone."
I've blocked people who've used too many hashtags in their posts. It's essentially spamming tag-feeds and I personally hate it […]
I've blocked people who've used too many hashtags in their posts. It's essentially spamming tag-feeds and I personally hate it […]
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mstdn.social
January 23, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Great advice for anyone on social media. I particularly liked the "You don’t need to justify your decision to block someone."
I've blocked people who've used too many hashtags in their posts. It's essentially spamming tag-feeds and I personally hate it […]
I've blocked people who've used too many hashtags in their posts. It's essentially spamming tag-feeds and I personally hate it […]
I’m so glad to hear these #bodegacats will be allowed to continue helping out around their shops. 🐈 We need them in the UK too.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=n0PvhKTscY0
https://youtube.com/watch?v=n0PvhKTscY0
January 22, 2026 at 8:43 PM
I’m so glad to hear these #bodegacats will be allowed to continue helping out around their shops. 🐈 We need them in the UK too.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=n0PvhKTscY0
https://youtube.com/watch?v=n0PvhKTscY0
Carney understands statesmanship. The other guy is an idiot with a following of yes men. https://theconversation.com/one-venue-two-speeches-how-mark-carney-left-donald-trump-in-the-dust-in-davos-274062?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=The%20Conversation%20UK&utm_campaign=publer
One venue, two speeches – how Mark Carney left Donald Trump in the dust in Davos
The speeches delivered by the Canadian prime minister and the US president presented a stark contrast in style and substance.
theconversation.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Carney understands statesmanship. The other guy is an idiot with a following of yes men. https://theconversation.com/one-venue-two-speeches-how-mark-carney-left-donald-trump-in-the-dust-in-davos-274062?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=The%20Conversation%20UK&utm_campaign=publer
Trying to work while cat sitting a needy feline is tricky. There’s only so much you can do on your phone while pinned in a chair.
January 21, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Trying to work while cat sitting a needy feline is tricky. There’s only so much you can do on your phone while pinned in a chair.
Finally unfollowed the last two accounts on Twitter (local Police and City Council) and deactivated my own account. No point being there any more, and the shit they're pulling with #grok is appalling!
January 13, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Finally unfollowed the last two accounts on Twitter (local Police and City Council) and deactivated my own account. No point being there any more, and the shit they're pulling with #grok is appalling!
Exhausting day prepping #fogproject for imaging for 60+ classroom laptops. Ipxe kernel panics not helping me achieve an early get-away. Hopefully Monday morning brings positive results.
#technicians
#technicians
January 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Exhausting day prepping #fogproject for imaging for 60+ classroom laptops. Ipxe kernel panics not helping me achieve an early get-away. Hopefully Monday morning brings positive results.
#technicians
#technicians
Surprisingly calm here in #bath. Bit blowy and wet overnight, but very little rain or wind this morning. No reports of downed trees, and buses running normally. I’m heading into Bristol today. Wish me luck.
#stormgoretti
#stormgoretti
January 9, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Surprisingly calm here in #bath. Bit blowy and wet overnight, but very little rain or wind this morning. No reports of downed trees, and buses running normally. I’m heading into Bristol today. Wish me luck.
#stormgoretti
#stormgoretti
A bit wet and blowy tonight. Stay indoors and warm. #stormgoretti
January 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
A bit wet and blowy tonight. Stay indoors and warm. #stormgoretti
So, tonight’s bus home was actually warmer than our office today. Apparently the heating system at work failed to reset to occupied temperature levels after the holiday, so we spent most of the day in our coats. Hopefully it’ll be warmer tomorrow.
January 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
So, tonight’s bus home was actually warmer than our office today. Apparently the heating system at work failed to reset to occupied temperature levels after the holiday, so we spent most of the day in our coats. Hopefully it’ll be warmer tomorrow.
Back to work today, prepping for a software update and 60 classroom computer re-imaging. Then, next week, I’ve got to check and update 24 industrial control system teaching boxes and 20 IoT collections for our next set of #CyberSecurity lessons. 🤓
In education, everything is cyclical.
#technicians
In education, everything is cyclical.
#technicians
January 5, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Back to work today, prepping for a software update and 60 classroom computer re-imaging. Then, next week, I’ve got to check and update 24 industrial control system teaching boxes and 20 IoT collections for our next set of #CyberSecurity lessons. 🤓
In education, everything is cyclical.
#technicians
In education, everything is cyclical.
#technicians
Still waiting for that promised snow… ❄️
January 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Still waiting for that promised snow… ❄️
Finally got to the cinema to watch #zootropolis2 (UK title), and we loved it! 🥰 A fast-paced sequel to the first movie. Lots of hidden and not so hidden pop culture and movie references (there are lots of Kubrick fans at #Disney). Surprising number of adults in the room too. If you get a chance […]
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mstdn.social
January 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Finally got to the cinema to watch #zootropolis2 (UK title), and we loved it! 🥰 A fast-paced sequel to the first movie. Lots of hidden and not so hidden pop culture and movie references (there are lots of Kubrick fans at #Disney). Surprising number of adults in the room too. If you get a chance […]
Now there’s a surprise (I think not). #Venezuela
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/03/trump-venezuela-oil-industry
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/03/trump-venezuela-oil-industry
January 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Now there’s a surprise (I think not). #Venezuela
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/03/trump-venezuela-oil-industry
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/03/trump-venezuela-oil-industry
We’re looking after our neighbour’s cat, Inky, for a couple of days. We’re supposed to be feeding him at his own house, but he’s made himself at home here this evening. #notmycat 🐈⬛🐈⬛
January 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We’re looking after our neighbour’s cat, Inky, for a couple of days. We’re supposed to be feeding him at his own house, but he’s made himself at home here this evening. #notmycat 🐈⬛🐈⬛
Happy New Year. 🎉
January 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Happy New Year. 🎉