I am back from my 5 day photo safari to the Moab, UT area. Got some great photos at both the Arches National Park and nearby Canyonlands National Park which will start showing up in my “Postcards” blog starting later today.
Not a lot happened in the tech world while I was gone, but here are some interesting stories. I recommend you read the article on Christmas shopping, if you plan to do any shopping on-line like me. Enjoy.
JRC
U.S.: Beijing backs hacking on 'massive scale'
"Recent high-profile, China-based computer exploitations continue to suggest some level of state support. Indicators include the massive scale of these exploitations and the extensive intelligence and reconnaissance components," noted the report from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission's (USCC).
Windows at 25
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Microsoft Windows, since the first version of the product was launched on this day in 1985. Like most people, I never used Windows 1.0, which was by all accounts nothing more than a slightly graphical shell that sat on top of MS-DOS. In fact, the original code-name for Windows--Interface Manager--says everything you need to know about Microsoft's early intentions for the product.
Smart Spending: When To Grab the Best Holiday Deals
Many stores, both online and brick-and-mortar, are are discounting holiday goods earlier than last year because shoppers remain cautious. Generally, retailers are going out with their best prices of the season around the Thanksgiving week on such items as flat-panel TVs, computers and laptops, and the season's hottest toys and clothing.
Computer Trouble Isn't Always What You Think It Is
When things go terribly wrong with technology, you may have to go that extra mile to find the right answers.
AeroWeather Shifts Aero's Color Scheme to Match the Weather
Windows: If you're a fan of passive information delivery, AeroWeather is a clever weather tool that gives you subtle feedback about the weather conditions via Aero's color scheme.
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