I am back from a great Thanksgiving visit with my son over in Yuma. He is one terrific cook and Thanksgiving dinner was marvelous. I am still feeling full from all the turkey and fixings…not to mention the desserts. Wow!
As for today’s blog, be sure and watch the video in our first story. Find out why the Obamacare Website came out broken. It is very revealing. Well worth the 12 minutes it takes to watch it.
There are lots of other stories here that you find interesting (I hope) including one about my old hometown and how they have the fastest Internet anywhere…and trust me, the speeds were incredible. I may not miss the town, but I miss those speeds. And I am proud to say, I played a part in making it happen.
So, anyway, I am tired of writing, so why don’t you start reading. -JRC
News and Opinions
Why Healthcare.gov came out broken
A great 12 minute video from The Verge showing how and why it failed. Hint: its all about government procurement rules. Personal opinion: Our government is totally broken.
Which US city has the fastest Internet access? Wrong!
It's not one of the towns served by Google Fiber, and it's not in the backyard of any tech giants, though it is starting to attract their data centers. Hint: It's my former hometown...and I was part of making it happen.
Surprise! You are Watching More TV Than Ever
No one watches TV anymore. You don’t, and no one you know does, and it’s just a matter of time before the TV Industrial Complex folds in on itself and disappears. Except … it turns out that people are still watching TV
European regulators give Microsoft's Nokia acquisition final approval
The European Union's blessing follows US antitrust regulators' approval on Monday and approval from Nokia shareholders in November. The antitrust regulators passed the acquisition with no conditions, as expected.
Microsoft's Windows future: One core, many SKUs
Is Windows RT dead? Is the desktop going away ? What's 'Threshold' got to do with it? Here's my latest attempt to try to make sense of where Microsoft's Windows roadmap will lead in the next couple years and beyond.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Wireless Printing Explained: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, iPrint, ePrint, and More
The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from. This definitely applies to wireless printers. When buying a printer, you’ll find that most printers support a variety of different printing standards.
10 Incredibly Simple Things You Can Do To Protect Your Privacy
Want to make your computing and on-line experience much safer. Check out these 10 tips (slide show)
The Top 12 PC Settings in Windows 8.1 You Should Know
Since Windows 8.1 has launched, a lot that has changed. Not so much with the Control Panel, but the Metro-themed “PC settings” that have definitely taken on more and more responsibilities; many control panels have finally been rolled into the PC settings.
Confused about online sales taxes? You're not alone
Are you doing some shopping online this holiday season and wondering why you're getting charged sales tax and your sister in another state isn't?
This 4-In-1 File Explorer Makes Moving And Copying Files Simple
The standard way to move or copy files and folders in Windows is to use Windows Explorer. But there's a fundamental flaw in its design which Microsoft consistently seems to ignore.
Portable Computing
The 100 Best Android Apps of 2013
Navigate the galaxy of apps in Google Play with this handy, carefully selected list of the 100 best Android apps.
The very best tablets of 2013
Tablets have been a huge hit over the year, and a number of great products have come to market, and with retailers trying desperately to attract attention with holiday deals, there's never been a better time to buy.
Five Best iPad Cases
Whether it's a rugged case you need, a soft case with pockets, or a keyboard case, you have options. Here are five of the best.
Best Free Image Editor for Android
Using one of the great freely available image editor apps you should be achieve pretty much any effect you desire, whether it be the usual photoshop-esque image editing like improving an existing photo by lightning it or removing red eyes or something a little more fun like creating a pop art collage out of a selfie, there is an image editor app on Android to meet your needs.
Best iPad action games
Are you ready to test your reflexes? These great action games for iPad will see just how well you can dodge, fire, pivot, and twitch. We’ve got a good mix of physics games here, endless runners, and everything in between.
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