Nintendo’s Comeback: Their Profits Soar
So when people think of Nintendo, they think of something my generation played back in the 1980s and 1990s. That was the go-to system for many of us in computer repair.? But maybe we should look at Nintendo as a current hot commodity. Nintendo's comeback: Their...
American Airlines Glitch Exposes Fragile System
So there are many things to talk about,as usual. But I think this episode will resonate with all of us. Because we all fly, and fortunately, I only fly a couple of times a year. American Airlines glitch exposes fragile system. Yesterday, American Airlines grounded all...
Twitter Gains Profits But Loses Users
So first come the Facebook woes. Then come the Twitter woes. We learn Twitter loses about 20% of their stocks. It's not because of profits. But it's because overall usage is down. Twitter gains profits but loses users. Well, last time I checked, Twitter is doing a...
Facebook Sets A Record (This One Ain’t Good)
So yesterday, Facebook made IT support history. But it's probably the worst kind of history a company can make. Facebook sets a record (this one ain't good). Yesterday, Facebook lost around $150 billion in 90 minutes! Facebook leaders told stockholders and the public...
Americans and IT Service Jobs: Are We Ready?
So, how many remember the good ol' days? A college degree got you a job, and you stayed on the same job, often times with the same company, for your entire career? Those days are so over now. Americans and IT service jobs: Are we ready? Studies show today's...
Could Foreign Hackers Create an EMP?
So yesterday, I talked about rising seas threatening the Internet. But I guess there's no rest for the weary. Because the threat I talk to you about today could be apocalyptic. Could foreign hackers create an EMP? For almost a year, cyber experts and government...
Can Rising Seas Threaten The Internet?
So let's face it. The Internet faces many threats, from ID hackers to censorship issues. But what about environmental issues and changes? Can rising seas threaten the Internet? So studies from universities say yes they can. Also, the studies say the threat can come...
Apple Users Return MacBook Pro Laptops
So let's suppose you buy a laptop for $2,800, maybe a little bit more. But you discover out of the box, it doesn't work to your liking; you thought it would be a lot faster. How would you feel? I ask because a lot of Apple users return MacBook Pro laptops. So speed is...
Ebay’s Struggles: From Layoffs to Falling Stocks
So Ebay has been a jewel of the IT service and Internet world since the late 1990s. But it looks like even this jewel is going bad. Let's look at Ebay's struggles: From layoffs to falling stocks. Ebay, an online retail giant for 20 years, said they will cut around 300...
Google’s Grab and Go Chromebook System
So remember checking out books at the library right (I still do)? You had to return them by a certain date. However, Google has a same system with Chromebooks. They're also expanding it.? Let's look at Google's Grab and Go Chromebook system. This 'Grab and Go' lets...