Tech Spotlight

Ping Pong also known as Table Tennis has been a fun pastime for many decades now.  This game which is possibly considered a sport has many enthusiasts who really enjoy whacking the lightweight ball back and forth with paddles.  The table themselves are quite inexpensive usually starting around $100 and can go up to over a $2000 for a professional grade one.

Websites like Killerspin (www.killerspin.com) sells professional gear from rackets, blades, rubbers, balls, nets and tables to accessories like towels, bags, tape and even clothing.  A more economical approach from American Table Tennis (www.americantabletennis.com) sells like minded gear but at a more affordable price.

Local stores like Wal-Mart and Target usually sell the common items like paddles, nets and balls so you are not without the equipment you need when it comes time to play Ping Pong.  This is a fantastic game that can really make you work up a sweat and have fun doing it at the same time.

Microsoft came on the scene way back in 1975 when the Altair computer was revealed.  Two inspiring college students including Bill Gates and Paul Allen developed a programming language for the 8800, and this is where it all started for the corporate giant we know today.

Microsoft’s MSDN website now has a cool series called The History Of Microsoft where they have released a video series that gives you a rare glimpse and story behind the software giant.  There are a lot of rare and never before seen photographs that break down the company year by year.

The video series is currently complete up to 1994.  That is 20 videos for you to watch with very interesting information on the company including sales, software and employees.  At their current schedule it looks like they are releasing a new video about every week or two.  To watch the videos follow this link, I think you will really enjoy looking back in time and how it all started for Microsoft.