Weather Update for Northeast Ohio:
- Today: Overcast with light rain; high around 46°F. Weather Shogun
- 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:
- Trump’s DOGE Initiative and Tech Firms: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to cut $2 trillion in government spending. This initiative could impact software companies like Oracle, Microsoft, Palantir, ServiceNow, and Salesforce, with potential benefits from modernization efforts and challenges from budget cuts. Investors.com
- US Treasury Hacked by China: Hackers linked to China infiltrated the US Treasury’s systems, accessing workstations and documents. The breach, reported on December 8, involved a state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor from China. The Times
- Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2024: Key figures include Elon Musk, who used his social media platform X to disseminate misinformation, and Donald Trump, whose return to politics was marked by disinformation campaigns. State-sponsored hackers like China’s Volt Typhoon and Russia’s Sandworm also posed substantial cyber threats. Wired
- AI Cameras Detecting Drunk Drivers in the UK: New AI cameras capable of detecting drunk and drug-impaired drivers are being trialed in the UK. Developed by Australian firm Acusensus, the technology analyzes images of passing cars to identify signs of impairment and alerts nearby police officers. The Scottish Sun
- Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2025: Predictions include the rise of AI agents capable of executing various tasks, advancements in AI-powered gadgets, and significant enhancements in weather forecasting accuracy using AI models. Other trends include innovations in clean energy for data centers and self-driving taxis becoming more prevalent. The Wall Street Journal
Tech Stock Trends Over the Past Five Business Days:
- Apple Inc. (AAPL): Closed at $252.20, down $3.48 (-1.36%) from the previous close.
- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT): Closed at $424.83, down $5.66 (-1.31%) from the previous close.
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL): Closed at $191.24, down $1.54 (-0.80%) from the previous close.
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): Closed at $221.30, down $2.56 (-1.14%) from the previous close.
- Meta Platforms Inc. (META): Closed at $591.24, down $8.87 (-1.48%) from the previous close.
Downdetector Outages Over the 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 on your computer.
- Wait for the operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS) to load.
- Shutting Down:
- Save any open work.
- Click on the ‘Start’ menu (Windows) or ‘Apple’ menu (macOS).
- Select ‘Shut Down’ and confirm.
Using a Mouse:
- Left-Click: Select items or open files.
- Right-Click: Open context menus with additional options.
- Scroll Wheel: Navigate up and down through documents or web pages.
Opening a Web Browser:
- Double-click the browser icon (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) on your desktop.
- Type a website address into the address bar and press ‘Enter’ to navigate.
Creating and Saving a Document:
- Open a word processing program (e.g., Microsoft Word).
- Type your content.
- Click ‘File’ > ‘Save As’, choose a location, enter a file name, and click ‘Save’.
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Generated on December 30, 2024, at 9:29 PM.
