Ever wondered why you sometimes get perfect signal in some random field in Wales but can't even load a message while inside a lift? Or how you're able to make an emergency call even when your phone says No Service? Or why your phone switches from 4G to 3G (or refuses to load anything at … Continue reading From 0 Bars to 5G: What’s Really Going On
Coding & Side Projects
The Case for Side Projects
I used to think (and honestly, I still do sometimes) that I needed to “learn everything first” before starting a programming project. I’d spent hours reading textbooks or watching YouTube videos feeling like I was “being productive”. But I’ve never actually code. Part of me was scared of getting it wrong, of producing something “rubbish”. … Continue reading The Case for Side Projects
The National Cipher Challenge – More Than Just Codebreaking
I’ve been meaning to write about how I got into codebreaking, so here’s the start of a small series on maths, ciphers, and curiosity. A lot of experiences have shaped the curious, questioning person I am today, but I wasn’t always like this. Looking back, one of the biggest turning points came in Year 10, … Continue reading The National Cipher Challenge – More Than Just Codebreaking
Maths Rant 