Opinion
3 postsCommentary and personal perspectives on technology trends, digital privacy, cloud ecosystems, and industry practices.
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Paul O'Brien iCloud Mail Needs a Redesign: A Webmail Concept Apple’s hardware is world-class, but iCloud Mail on the web feels abandoned. Here is what iCloud Mail offers today, why it needs a rebuild, and a concept UI I mocked up. Email5 min read 
Paul O'Brien How to Turn Off AI in Email: Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail AI is creeping into every email client. Here is how to switch off Gemini, Copilot and Apple Intelligence in Gmail, Outlook and Apple Mail, what you lose, and why I think email works fine without it. Email6 min read 
Paul O'Brien Can You Get Disciplined for an Email Mistake? Email mistakes at work are common, but when do they lead to discipline? Here’s how UK employers weigh intent, risk and impact, what a fair process looks like, and what to do in the first hour after you hit send. Email6 min read 