WeldonPC: Tech Briefing December 30, 2024

by WeldonPC | Dec 30, 2024 | News Weather Update for Northeast Ohio Today: Overcast with light rain, high around 46°F. Tonight: Cloudy with a chance of rain, low near 37°F. Lightning Strikes: No ground lightning strikes reported in the area today. Power Outage Update No significant power outages reported in Northeast Ohio today. Top 5 Tech News Headlines DOGE Initiative and Tech Firms: The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, proposes $2 trillion in federal spending cuts, potentially affecting tech giants like Microsoft and Salesforce. US Treasury Hack: Hackers linked to China accessed US Treasury systems in early December, compromising workstations and documents. 2024’s Internet Threats: Figures like Elon Musk and state-sponsored hackers from China and Russia lead the list of most dangerous online entities. AI Cameras in the UK: AI-based traffic cameras capable of detecting impaired drivers are being tested in the UK. Tech Innovations for 2025: Anticipated advancements include AI agents, cleaner energy data centers, and self-driving taxis. Tech Stock Trends Over the Past Five Business Days Apple (AAPL): $252.20 (-1.36%) Microsoft (MSFT): $424.83 (-1.31%) Alphabet (GOOGL): $191.24 (-0.80%) Amazon (AMZN): $221.30 (-1.14%) Meta (META): $591.24 (-1.48%) Downdetector Outages (Past Five Days) No major service outages reported for significant platforms or services. How-To Guide: Basic Computer Use Starting and Shutting Down Your Computer Starting Up: Press the power button and wait for the operating system to load. Shutting Down: Save work, click the Start (Windows) or Apple (macOS) menu, and select Shut Down. Using a Mouse Left-Click: Select items or open files. Right-Click: Open additional options. Scroll Wheel: Scroll through documents or webpages. Opening a Web Browser Double-click the browser icon, type a website address, and press Enter. Creating and Saving a Document Open a word processor, type your content, then click ‘File’ > ‘Save As,’ choose a location, name the file, and save. For personalized assistance, contact WeldonPC.com – Your Global Leader in Technology Support. Phone: 216-475-0661 or 888-7-WELDON Email: info@weldonpc.com Generated on December 30, 2024, at 9:29 PM. Main Office: WeldonPC.com 5829 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 Hours: Mon-Fri 12 PM - 8 PM, Closed on Weekends and Major Holidays Stay connected: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn