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Paul O'Brien

Tech-savvy geek, family man, West London resident. Loves reading, writing, blogging, photography, and red wine. Works from Apple Mac Mini M4.

📍 London

My Nightly Brain Dump Session

I’ve been a total brain dumping pro for years. Every night, I’d curl up on the couch with my trusty notebook and fancy fountain pen, and sip on a big glass of Malbec. When I felt relaxed, I’d just start writing.What is a brain dump? Merriam-Webster

Should You Be Sacked for an Email Slip-up? A Cautionary Tale

I recently read about a worker who was fired for accidentally forwarding an email to a client, calling them a rather offensive term. As someone who deals with email all day, I understand how easily this kind of situation can arise—and the repercussions can be far more severe than you might realise.

Is email here to stay?

I think email is safe for now. We have Teams, Slack, WhatsApp, and other messaging apps, but none can match the reach and reliability of email.

Proton Pass - Use Yubikey or other security keys for 2FA

Proton have announced that their Proton Pass mobile apps now support secure login with FIDO2 devices for two-factor authentication (2FA). This allows you to use a Yubikey or any other compatible security key for added protection when accessing your account.

The History of Email

Email has evolved into one of the most essential communication tools in today's world, transforming how people and organisations connect. Whether it's a message to a colleague just a few desks away or to a friend on the other side of the globe, email has revolutionised interaction.

Domain Names For Sale

Listed below are domains that I'll consider selling, if the price is right. I am not interested in time wasters or offers of £50.00, if you are genuinely interested and would like to make me a serious offer, then message me via X. * newmobilephone.com * uxbridgetown.com

Why I moved my blog from Wordpress to Ghost

I've been a big fan of WordPress for years and have happily recommended it to friends countless times. With so many themes and plugins available, there's definitely something for everyone. It's user-friendly and has a fantastic community backing it up. Plus, the fact that

Deep Dive into Proton Mail

I'm a total email geek—definitely not the best chat-up line, but I'm not ashamed to admit it. Since the days of Hotmail, Lycos, Blueyonder, and when Yahoo ruled the internet during the dial-up era, I've been fascinated by email and have watched its

Why I decided to move my email away from Gmail to Proton Mail

In common with a staggering 2 Billion ? other Gmail users in the world, I also trusted Gmail with years worth of emails, and give credit where credit is due, they have a fantastic offering. From a super sleek and intuitive UI, tons of storage, world leading SPAM filtering

Looking forward to the iPhone 16

My iPhone 15 is only 10 months old and even though it still works and looks perfect, there is a long line of immediate family members who rely on me upgrading to benefit from me passing down my old phone. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 and iPhone 16