We often see people complaining about AI-generated content and what has become known as "AI slop". In many cases, we understand exactly what they mean. Generic images generated with little thought, no quality control and no connection to the organisation using them can quickly become repetitive and uninspiring. Years ago, before generative AI became widely available, one of our volunteers was not only one of our best technicians but also an exceptionally talented Photoshop artist. Every...

Every Christmas, The Nerd Herd pulls together to give something back to the community. It’s our way of saying thank you to everyone who’s supported us through the year. Our Community Big Build takes old tech, spare parts, and donated components and turns them into something special. In December, we give away a gaming PC to a young person whose parents or carers wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford one. We also donate laptops, games, and gadgets to local families who need a boost. Then in...

We were recently approached by 1446 Squadron Air Cadets (Clevedon) with an exciting mission: to build state-of-the-art gaming PCs for...