James Hothersall
@jhothersall.com
#networkmanager #edtech ICT Network Manager 💻 🖥️ and part of the Executive Team👨💻@ Albany Learning Trust 🏫 supporting Albany Academy (and Staff Governor) in Chorley, Lancashire and Chorley New Road Primary Academy in Horwich, Bolton 🇬🇧 https://jhothersall.com
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It is now the 8th anniversary of Mania so time to dig up some Sonic trivia... This year, it's Kanga Clanga! (aka the Kangus). This lovable robo-roo originally lived in the outback but now entertains us all in Pinball Carnival Zone!
August 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It is now the 8th anniversary of Mania so time to dig up some Sonic trivia... This year, it's Kanga Clanga! (aka the Kangus). This lovable robo-roo originally lived in the outback but now entertains us all in Pinball Carnival Zone!
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📢 NEW BLOG: MIS MARKET MOVES SUMMER 2025: Overnight success takes time
I've got my hands on the latest market data and the largest MIS in the country probably isn't who you think it is. Read on to find out more ⬇️
bringmoredata.blogspot.com/2025/07/mis-...
I've got my hands on the latest market data and the largest MIS in the country probably isn't who you think it is. Read on to find out more ⬇️
bringmoredata.blogspot.com/2025/07/mis-...
MIS MARKET MOVES SUMMER 2025: Overnight successes take time
DISCLAIMER: I have past, present and possibly future commercial relationships with a number of MIS vendors and their investors. I'm also a c...
bringmoredata.blogspot.com
July 14, 2025 at 5:11 AM
📢 NEW BLOG: MIS MARKET MOVES SUMMER 2025: Overnight success takes time
I've got my hands on the latest market data and the largest MIS in the country probably isn't who you think it is. Read on to find out more ⬇️
bringmoredata.blogspot.com/2025/07/mis-...
I've got my hands on the latest market data and the largest MIS in the country probably isn't who you think it is. Read on to find out more ⬇️
bringmoredata.blogspot.com/2025/07/mis-...
IT Technician - Chorley, Lancashire & Horwich, Bolton - Full Time - Scale 4 - £25,584 - £27,269 more info - www.albanylearningtrust.com/vacancies
Closing date is midday, on Monday 2nd June 2025.
Closing date is midday, on Monday 2nd June 2025.
Vacancies — Albany Learning Trust
Work with a living wage employer.
www.albanylearningtrust.com
May 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
IT Technician - Chorley, Lancashire & Horwich, Bolton - Full Time - Scale 4 - £25,584 - £27,269 more info - www.albanylearningtrust.com/vacancies
Closing date is midday, on Monday 2nd June 2025.
Closing date is midday, on Monday 2nd June 2025.
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Microsoft Publisher is being discontinued from October 2026 & schools with this installed via Office 365 will not be able to open their Publisher files from this date.
You can find advice on ways schools can still use Publisher files or convert them here:
www.edugeek.net/forums/topic...
You can find advice on ways schools can still use Publisher files or convert them here:
www.edugeek.net/forums/topic...
MS Publisher EOL - After Oct 2026 what alternative software can open .pub files?
We have Microsoft Publisher installed on all of our Staff and Student computers. We are a Cyber Secure Essentials accredited MAT and to remain so all installed software must be supported by the manufa...
www.edugeek.net
May 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Microsoft Publisher is being discontinued from October 2026 & schools with this installed via Office 365 will not be able to open their Publisher files from this date.
You can find advice on ways schools can still use Publisher files or convert them here:
www.edugeek.net/forums/topic...
You can find advice on ways schools can still use Publisher files or convert them here:
www.edugeek.net/forums/topic...
Been waiting many years for this since I was a lad - Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Episode 🚂 - youtu.be/esi1J2Q_WVM?...
"Down the Mine" | Original 1983 Pilot Fully Restored | Thomas & Friends
YouTube video by Thomas & Friends
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Been waiting many years for this since I was a lad - Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Episode 🚂 - youtu.be/esi1J2Q_WVM?...
Sounds like what’s happening in 🇺🇸 right now
February 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Sounds like what’s happening in 🇺🇸 right now
Albany Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Digital Communications Manager to join a highly successful team
Information can be found at www.albanylearningtrust.com/vacancies
Closing date of midday, on Friday 21st February 2025 - Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2025
Information can be found at www.albanylearningtrust.com/vacancies
Closing date of midday, on Friday 21st February 2025 - Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2025
Vacancies — Albany Learning Trust
Work with a living wage employer.
www.albanylearningtrust.com
February 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Albany Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Digital Communications Manager to join a highly successful team
Information can be found at www.albanylearningtrust.com/vacancies
Closing date of midday, on Friday 21st February 2025 - Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2025
Information can be found at www.albanylearningtrust.com/vacancies
Closing date of midday, on Friday 21st February 2025 - Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2025
I’m at Bett 2025 today, if you want to meet PM me.
January 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I’m at Bett 2025 today, if you want to meet PM me.
albanylearningtrust.com/vacancies - IT Technical Support Officer - Full Time - Scale 5- £27,711 - £30,060 - working with myself 🙂
Vacancies — Albany Learning Trust
Work with a living wage employer.
albanylearningtrust.com
December 20, 2024 at 3:28 PM
albanylearningtrust.com/vacancies - IT Technical Support Officer - Full Time - Scale 5- £27,711 - £30,060 - working with myself 🙂
Looking forward to #Bett2025 - 3rd time for me !!! did it way back in 2016 and 2022 … just the Friday for me, but still a early Christmas 🎄present 🎁
December 9, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Looking forward to #Bett2025 - 3rd time for me !!! did it way back in 2016 and 2022 … just the Friday for me, but still a early Christmas 🎄present 🎁
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November 24, 2024 at 6:57 PM
So are we calling it Microsoft 364 this year ? @microsftsupport.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 4:04 PM
So are we calling it Microsoft 364 this year ? @microsftsupport.bsky.social
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This @bsky.app is absolutely nailing in it in every way. In layout & functionality it already feels like home. If numbers keep growing in this phenomenal way & with advertisers fleeing X like rats leaving a sinking ship I can’t see how the other place can survive, at least not in its present state
November 20, 2024 at 2:19 PM
This @bsky.app is absolutely nailing in it in every way. In layout & functionality it already feels like home. If numbers keep growing in this phenomenal way & with advertisers fleeing X like rats leaving a sinking ship I can’t see how the other place can survive, at least not in its present state
I’m sure this will become more of a “thing” with Windows 10 becoming EOL, people will need to upgrade. I think this aimed more at businesses rather than consumers where it is a “free upgrade”.
Since when did Windows 11 have a popup dialog for non-activated Windows? It kind of reminds me of Windows 7.
November 14, 2024 at 12:05 PM
I’m sure this will become more of a “thing” with Windows 10 becoming EOL, people will need to upgrade. I think this aimed more at businesses rather than consumers where it is a “free upgrade”.
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From the lawyers...
The Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA) describes your legal rights regarding your use of Windows. These rights include but aren't limited to:
- The ability to return Windows for a refund.
Windows Refund Day... 🤔
The Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA) describes your legal rights regarding your use of Windows. These rights include but aren't limited to:
- The ability to return Windows for a refund.
Windows Refund Day... 🤔
August 19, 2024 at 8:55 PM
From the lawyers...
The Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA) describes your legal rights regarding your use of Windows. These rights include but aren't limited to:
- The ability to return Windows for a refund.
Windows Refund Day... 🤔
The Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA) describes your legal rights regarding your use of Windows. These rights include but aren't limited to:
- The ability to return Windows for a refund.
Windows Refund Day... 🤔
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Some argue that Windows XP marked the beginning of the Frutiger Aero era, it was actually the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 that truly initiated this period, it introduced the Energy Bliss wallpaper and a new visual theme named ‘Royale’, also known as ‘Media Center Style’.
October 20, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Some argue that Windows XP marked the beginning of the Frutiger Aero era, it was actually the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 that truly initiated this period, it introduced the Energy Bliss wallpaper and a new visual theme named ‘Royale’, also known as ‘Media Center Style’.
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Windows 11 ISO for ARM64 devices is now officially available from Microsoft! 🎉
www.microsoft.com/software-dow...
www.microsoft.com/software-dow...
November 13, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Windows 11 ISO for ARM64 devices is now officially available from Microsoft! 🎉
www.microsoft.com/software-dow...
www.microsoft.com/software-dow...
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Happy 20th birthday to this edited Bliss wallpaper with a Texas Longhorn bull added to the center! 🎂
IFYKYK 😉
IFYKYK 😉
September 27, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Happy 20th birthday to this edited Bliss wallpaper with a Texas Longhorn bull added to the center! 🎂
IFYKYK 😉
IFYKYK 😉