Last Minute Holiday Tech Gifts: For 2017
It's four days until Christmas. But you don't know to get that person on your list. However, you do know you're not getting anybody that $1,000 iPhone X. At least I hope not. But here are last minute holiday tech gifts: for 2017. One of the biggest IT support gadget...
Digital Ad Spending Grows in 2017…Again
As recently as 2005, digital ad spending didn't even make $5 billion?a year. In fact, as recently as 2010, advertisers didn't spend $10 billion on digital ads. So?seven years ago, they?spent much of their efforts?on 20th century style ads (phone book, radio, TV,...
Can Fake Twitter Accounts Cause Terrorism?
Can fake Twitter accounts cause terrorism? I ask that because UK legal and academic leaders are. In fact, they're conducting a study on it. This study is also in the wake of UK terror in 2017. For instance, there was the Manchester tragedy in May that took dozens of...
Breaking: They Repealed Net Neutrality
Last week, I shared a concern of mine and many in the computer repair and/or IT service industry. So today, that concern came true. Breaking: They repealed net neutrality. Literally just hours ago, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) voted 3-2 to repeal net...
Target Buys Alabama Company Shipt
Obviously, Alabama dominates the news today, and not for IT support, either. But I think I should do a blog that involves both Alabama and IT service. So what do I find? Target buys Alabama company Shipt. Shipt is a same day grocery delivery service. It also uses...
One Billion Hours A Week for Netflix Viewers
Did you know back in 2000, defunct video store chain Blockbuster rejected an offer to buy a struggling Netflix? But now, streaming IT service Netflix rakes in billions a year. Meanwhile, those under 18 can't even remember Blockbuster. Also, people watch one billion...
Can Drones Bring Down Planes? Many Say Yes
It's been 90 years since Charles Lindbergh's first transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. But all this time later, airplanes are still venerable. So now, there are new threats. Can drones bring down planes? The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) thinks so. In...
The Internet’s Future: I Doubt It’s Good
I'm not into the whole fortune telling thing, but you don't need a crystal ball for this. Our online freedoms and equality are at stake. A couple of upcoming decisions have me, my computer repair colleagues, and others nervous. The Internet's future; I doubt it's...
Google Maps Helps Commuters
Are you a commuter? Okay, in one way or another, I guess we all are. But what I mean is, do you use a public transit system to get around? If so, then Google Maps wants to help. Google Maps helps commuters. So this new feature gives you live guidance and times of your...
The Bitcoin Craze Drives Apps’ Popularity
Do you own Bitcoin? Would you like to? You may be out of luck because as of 10am today, one Bitcoin costs you over $16,260. It's also driving up popularity on some apps. The Bitcoin craze drives apps' popularity. So take apps like Coinbase. This company is worth over...