WeldonPC: Tech Briefing December 9, 2024

Weather Update for Northeast Ohio:

• Monday, Dec 9: Cloudy with light rain in the morning. High around 54°F; low near 43°F.
• Tuesday, Dec 10: Partly sunny. High near 49°F; low around 37°F.
• Wednesday, Dec 11: Breezy and colder with occasional snow, accumulating 1-3 cm. High about 38°F; low near 22°F.
• Thursday, Dec 12: Mostly cloudy and windy with a few flurries. High around 29°F; low near 20°F.
• Friday, Dec 13: Not as cold with increasing clouds. High near 37°F; low around 33°F.
• Saturday, Dec 14: Cloudy with afternoon rain. High about 45°F; low near 38°F.
• Sunday, Dec 15: Morning rain and drizzle; otherwise cloudy. High around 45°F; low near 41°F.

Note: No significant ground lightning strikes reported in the area recently.

Power Outage Updates:

• As of December 6, power has been restored to nearly all customers affected by recent outages due to strong winds and lake effect snow. WKYC
• For current outage information, visit FirstEnergy’s outage map. FirstEnergy

Top 5 Consumer Technology News:

1. Rise of Tech Giants Influences Fund Portfolios: The rapid rise in shares of US technology giants, driven by AI advancements, has significantly influenced Wall Street’s performance, making many active fund portfolios resemble index trackers. Financial Times
2. Consumer Adoption of AI Grows: A recent survey indicates that 32% of respondents used generative AI in the past week, with services like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini being popular. However, only 6.1% of businesses are utilizing AI for production. Barron’s
3. Oppenheimer’s Bullish S&P 500 Forecast: Oppenheimer Asset Management has raised its 2025 forecast for the S&P 500 to 7100, anticipating a 17% rise due to expected benefits from AI across all sectors. Barron’s
4. Challenges with Internet Plan ‘Nutrition Labels’: Since early this year, U.S. internet service providers are required to present standardized labels detailing prices and speeds. However, many users are unaware of these labels or find them difficult to understand. The Wall Street Journal
5. Social Media Platform X Experiences Outages in Spain: The platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced widespread service disruptions in Spain, particularly affecting desktop users. Cadena SER

Tech Stock Trends Over the Past Five Business Days:

• Apple Inc. (AAPL): Closed at $246.21, up 1.39% from the previous close.
• Microsoft Corp. (MSFT): Closed at $445.39, up 0.41%.
• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG): Closed at $176.57, up 0.05%.
• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): Closed at $227.89, up 0.38%.
• Meta Platforms Inc. (META): Closed at $609.57, down 2.28%.

Downdetector Outage Summary (Past Five Days):

• December 4: Facebook and Microsoft 365 experienced significant outages affecting multiple regions, including the Middle East and Africa. Africa Newsroom
• December 5: Verizon users reported issues with landline internet and TV streaming services. Downdetector
• December 6: AT&T customers faced disruptions in mobile and internet services. Downdetector
• December 7: Xfinity services experienced interruptions, impacting internet and TV access. Downdetector
• December 8: Outlook users reported problems accessing email services. Downdetector

How-To Guide: Basic Computer Use Turning On and Off Your Computer:

• Turning On:
  • Locate the power button, usually found on the front or top of the computer case or on the keyboard for laptops.
  • Press the power button once to turn on the computer.
• Turning Off:
  • Click the “Start” button (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  • Select “Shut down” or “Power” and then choose “Shut down.”
  • Wait for the computer to power off completely before closing the laptop lid or turning off the monitor.

Note: Always shut down your computer properly to prevent data loss.

For further assistance, contact WeldonPC.com – Your Global Leader in Technology Support at 216-475-0661 or 888-7-WELDON.

Generated on December 9, 2024, at 3:05 PM EST.