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Matthew Gamble

@mgamble

Technologist by day, Vice-Chair of @ISCC_Canada by night. Tireless advocate for a free, open, and affordable internet for all. All opinions are my own.

 Copetown
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Joined April 2008
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Not my usual topic, but it matters. 8 teachers were just cut from the Peel Alternative School, where some kids get their only support. In January, the Education Minister said mid-year layoffs would cause "chaos." His board just did it anyway. mgamble.ca/p/wont-somebody-p… #ONpoli #ONed
Peel Alternative School Teachers Excessed: Impact on Students

Peel Alternative School Teachers Excessed: Impact on Students

Eight teachers were suddenly removed from Peel Alternative School mid-year, leaving vulnerable students without trusted mentors. Here's what happened and why...

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SPEAKER LINE-UP: Digital Access Day returns on April 15th—bringing together gov, industry, academia & community leaders to explore how 🇨🇦 can strengthen AI, cloud, & digital infrastructure while ensuring connectivity, affordability, & inclusion. REGISTER: tcisdad2026.eventbrite.com
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Bing Weather: “Extreme caution” 🟢 My guy. UX matters. Visual language matters. Trust matters. I wrote about it: mgamble.ca/go-home-bing-weat…
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Lately it feels like the internet is one endless highlight reel. This piece is a reflection on AI, perfection, and why some imperfection might be worth protecting. #Ai #perfection #deepthoughts #blog mgamble.ca/forever-highlight…
How AI and Social Media Create Our Forever Highlight Reel

How AI and Social Media Create Our Forever Highlight Reel

Exploring how AI filters and social media curation are replacing authentic moments with perfect, highlight-reel versions of reality.

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When a Smart Home Gets Too Smart: A Cautionary Tale mgamble.ca/when-a-smart-home… #iot #ecobee #internetofshit
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We've banished DHCP for maximum security. Static IPs only. It's a lifestyle, not just a configuration. #NetworkingSecurity #NoMoreDHCP #StaticIPLife humbledandgrateful.com/p/sec…

Securing Our Network, One Static IP at a Time

As the CTO of a company that takes security seriously, I've made the bold decision to banish DHCP from our network. While some may call it madness, I call it dedication to the craft of network...

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The Great Wrappening: When Everything Decided It Needed a Year in Review mgamble.ca/the-great-wrappen… #wrapped2025

The Great Wrappening: How Year-End Reviews Took Over

From Spotify to Dairy Queen, every app now has a "Wrapped" campaign. Explore how year-end reviews went from delightful to overwhelming noise.

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When Your Code Says "FU35": The Hidden Hazards of Random Word Generation mgamble.ca/when-your-code-sa… #tech
When Your Code Says "FU35": The Hidden Hazards of Random Word Generation

When Your Code Says "FU35": The Hidden Hazards of Random Word Generation

A few weeks ago, I was at a McDonald’s drive-thru when the pickup screen flashed a code meant to confirm my mobile order: FU35. You can imagine the awkwardness of saying “F U” into a speaker to a...

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Latest blog post - Click to Cancel: Why Canada Needs to Catch Up mgamble.ca/click-to-cancel-w…
Click to Cancel Laws: Why Canada Lags Behind Consumer Rights

Click to Cancel Laws: Why Canada Lags Behind Consumer Rights

Canada needs click-to-cancel laws like the US. Discover why signing up for services is easy but canceling requires phone calls, holds, and hassles.

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#CRTC, Privacy Commissioner asked to launch inquiries into alleged privacy breach in Niagara phone call misconnections: thewirereport.ca/2025/07/29/…
CRTC, Privacy Commissioner asked to launch inquiries into alleged privacy breach in Niagara phone...

CRTC, Privacy Commissioner asked to launch inquiries into alleged privacy breach in Niagara phone...

Callers were allegedly connected to strangers’ calls instead of the people they wanted to speak with, raising privacy concerns amongst customers & demands for inquiries from advocates.

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I support this 100% - the fact that this privacy breach was so widespread and went on so long demands an investigation. #Rogers #privacy #PrivacyMatters
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Canadians deserve privacy. The Rogers call breach in Niagara is a wake-up call. We’re calling for action from Rogers, the CRTC & the Privacy Commissioner. Read our full statement: internetsociety.ca/statement…
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Major Privacy Breach on Canadian Wireless Network: Calls to Niagara Region Misrouted—Medical Conversations Overheard mgamble.ca/major-privacy-bre… #Rogers #Telecom #privacy

Major Privacy Breach on Canadian Wireless Network: Calls to Niagara Region Misrouted—Medical...

This morning, I experienced something deeply troubling—and dangerous—from a major Canadian wireless provider. While placing a routine call to a number in Welland, Ontario from a Rogers Wireless pho...

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My latest blog post - my views on Senate Bill S-209 mgamble.ca/bill-s-209-protec… #cdnpoli #s209 #internet
Bill S-209: Protecting Kids at the Cost of the Internet

Bill S-209: Protecting Kids at the Cost of the Internet

Bill S-209 aims to protect kids from explicit material—but it risks turning ISPs into internet police, undermining privacy, and threatening freedom online. There’s a better way. 🛑📵 #BillS209...

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Hey ⁦@peacecollectiv3⁩ - how about you deliver my Dec 6th order of NFL gear that was supposed to ship in 10 days before trying to sell me more? Thanks!
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Excited to start 2025 with the launch of latest venture - Collaborative Intelligence, offering AI consulting and development to #SMBs. mgamble.ca/exciting-announce…
Embracing a New Era: Introducing Collaborative Intelligence by Int13

Embracing a New Era: Introducing Collaborative Intelligence by Int13

Today marks a significant milestone in my professional journey, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all. After decades of pioneering voice and cloud solutions, I’m thrilled to...

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The “variable pricing” used by @TicketmasterCA is absolute BS. My tickets for the @arkellsmusic tomorrow are now selling retail for half of what I paid and I could now get better tickets for less. Way to punish loyal fans who bought tickets early.
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Latest Blog Post - Beyond Titles and Tiers: Rethinking Compensation in the Modern Workplace mgamble.ca/beyond-titles-and…
Beyond Titles and Tiers: Rethinking Compensation in the Modern Workplace

Beyond Titles and Tiers: Rethinking Compensation in the Modern Workplace

Recently, a colleague of mine transitioned to a "Director" position within an organization, intriguingly without any direct reports. The rationale? The organization's only method to offer the...

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Hey HDSB - Security is EVERYONES problem. mgamble.ca/hey-hdsb-security… @HaltonDSB #databreach
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Supporting legacy 4 digit dialling in Microsoft Teams mgamble.ca/supporting-legacy… #MicrosoftTeams
Supporting legacy 4 digit dialling in Microsoft Teams

Supporting legacy 4 digit dialling in Microsoft Teams

Migrating an organization's communication system to Microsoft Teams represents a pivotal shift, particularly for large enterprises rooted in established dialing practices. Unlike traditional teleph...

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Automating Mikrotik provisioning, or how I learned to love IPv6 link-local addressing mgamble.ca/automating-mikrot… #mikrotik #ipv6
Automating Mikrotik provisioning, or how I learned to love IPv6 link-local addressing

Automating Mikrotik provisioning, or how I learned to love IPv6 link-local addressing

In the realm of network management, automating device provisioning stands as a critical and often challenging task. Recently a customer asked me to help them in automating the provisioning of...

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