New version of Blogging software

NOTICE: A new version of the software (WordPress) which powers most of the BCN websites is being released next Friday morning at 1am. There should be no disruption to services for readers/viewers. However, this is an early warning just in case….!!

Text-to-speech facility added

This Blog has now added a text-to-speech service through Odiogo, allowing readers to actually listen to blog posts on the website, and even on iTunes (as well as iPods and iPhones) as a podcast.
While this is a very ‘fun’ feature for readers, it could be a very valuable tool for the visually impaired and can [...]

IT Volunteer Awards 2008

The iT4Communities IT Volunteering Awards 2008 hosted by the British Computer Society are seeking nominees.
The Awards celebrate the best and most innovative IT volunteers and IT volunteering projects in the voluntary and community sector. And the winning charities each get £500. So If you know someone whose voluntary IT skills have made a huge difference [...]