Matthew is a Liverpool-based technology writer with a passion for usability and security. When he's not churning out copy, you'll find him walking his three dogs: Luna, Apollo, and Nova.
If you’ve ever taken an introductory programming class, there’s a good chance the instructor said: “Computers are stupid.” They only do what they’re told, and only within the confines of what can be represented in logic. The intent is to remind students that computers aren’t intelligent thinking machines — like Star Trek’s Data — but rather tools…