Chris Ross-Lewin

Chris Ross-Lewin

@chris-rl.bsky.social

Twitter émigré into photography, politics, art, tech in Surrey, UK. #digiblogchat

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World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year! This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs and members of the public to celebrate rhinos.. Thank you to All Those who shared their photos of Rhinos 🦏 #rhino #worldrhinoday #rhinos #wildlife #nature #bsky

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A10b Social media doesn’t automatically create social good. Credibility, real-world connections and a clear purpose make the difference. The strongest results come when online attention leads to people doing something useful offline. #DigiBlogChat

Seeing plants flourish with apparently zero care between paving slabs, brick walls I'm thinking should feature in next year's planting given our failures this year! #Flowers

A10. I don't use public networks. I don't save card details if I can avoid it and do use biometrics to access accounts. It's worth losing a little convenience for security. #DigiBlogChat

Carol Stephen@carolstephen.bsky.social

Q10. What are some ways to protect your financial accounts online? #DigiBlogChat

A6. Be aware that even devices like your TV may be listening if you've switched on voice controls. TV manufacturers make more profit from advertising than making TV #DigiBlogChat

Carol Stephen@carolstephen.bsky.social

Q6. How do you prevent your smart devices from spying on you? #DigiBlogChat

A2. Though careful a phishing call got past my first defences but was fortunately stubborn about not sharing key information. Reported it to the bank and had to change cards but no money lost #DigiBlogChat

Carol Stephen@carolstephen.bsky.social

Q2. Have you ever picked up a spam phone call by mistake and how did you handle it? #DigiBlogChat

Well I didn't think that through #DigiBlogChat following the chat on photography I thought I'd use my DJI Osmo and time lapse to capture the eclipse which disappeared behind a tree!

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A10b A writing habit doesn't require constant inspiration. Notice the small things, follow your curiosity, write before you judge and remember who you're writing for. Keep showing up, and the words have a better chance of showing up, too. #DigiBlogChat

I know I've factory reset quite a few mobiles and given away #DigiBlogChat but still have these and more ... loved this tiny Sony designed to play music as a feature phone

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A9 #DigiBlogChat Probably, but haz that happened in most areas of tehcnology where patents are managed on a worldwide basis. Do people in digital technology think that it's special. ... however they do share with the ilicit drugs business, the habit of calling their customers "users"!

Carol Stephen@carolstephen.bsky.social

Q9: If every region successfully pushes for strict tech sovereignty, do we risk creating a "splinternet" where the global, open web breaks into isolated regional networks? #DigiBlogChat

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A10b Tech sovereignty isn’t about isolation—it’s about smart control. The goal isn’t to own everything, but to avoid owning nothing. Resilience, flexibility and awareness now define digital strength. #DigiBlogChat

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A10a Start with a dependency audit: map where your data lives, who controls it and your biggest vendor risks. Even small shifts—like backups, open standards or a second provider—build resilience fast. #DigiBlogChat

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A10b Digital clutter builds quietly but affects speed, security and peace of mind. A few small habits—deleting, organizing and reviewing accounts—keep your tech life lighter and safer all year long. Start today. #DigiBlogChat

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A10b AI isn’t about replacing small-business owners—it’s about reducing friction. Used thoughtfully, it can save time, sharpen decisions and improve customer experiences. Start small, stay ethical and measure what actually matters. #DigiBlogChat

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A10b Online privacy isn’t about hiding—it’s about choice. Small, repeatable habits add up: review settings, question permissions and share less by default. You don’t need perfection—just intention. #DigiBlogChat

Easiest and best mulled wine for #Christmas .. two parts red wine (could be an opened bottle) to one part ginger wine a few cloves and warm in a saucepan with honey to taste .. that's it and don't boil #DigiBlogChat with mince pies optional

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A1 AI’s biggest shift in the next 3 years: It will erase the line between “draft” and “delivery.” Tools will prep briefs, summarize research and turn raw ideas into usable work, so humans focus on judgment and originality. It’s not about speed—it’s about elevation. #DigiBlogChat