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I just looked at my inbox. There were a few nice comments from you on the most recent blog article, a couple of colleagues who're heading off on vacation and - nothing else. Only a week ago, everyone at Ashampoo was firing on all cylinders to tackle this year's last program releases and the mood was tense. Now, a little peace and quiet has returned. Offices are mostly understaffed and the few who remain casually chat about the schedule for the coming year. As I return to my workplace, a cherished female colleague has lit the candle that has been in my office since the beginning of December, unnoticed - Christmas must be just around the corner.
Three huge displays sit on my desk and, for the first time in months, my attention isn't urgently required. Time for a review. We've now published over 100 blog articles and, thanks to you, there's no end in sight! It's your continued interest that keeps this project alive - without annoying sweepstakes or platitudinous ads. And, just like real life, the course of this blog remains entirely unpredictable including both the topics and your comments. It's always exciting and there's never a dull moment. A year ago, I never would have thought I'd write about the connection between politics and antivirus software, the renaissance of vinyls, the end of Windows Phone or real gamers among the elderly. That's what makes my job so fascinating.
Again, I was able to approve over 99% of your comments (some blogs would kill for that number). You had real discussions instead of being at each other's throats. Where else can you still find that online? That's why, in the near future, you'll be able to directly respond to other comments. Let's see when our web department will find the time to implement this feature request! I'll spare you my article plans for 2018 since my previous and extensive list of topics mostly took a back seat to the news and trends that dominated 2017.
And so, all that's left is to douse the candle next to my mouse pad, turn off my PC and head home with the final gifts in tow. A Spirited Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you out there! Take care, enjoy the calm and make sure to drop by again in 2018!
Author's sidenote: Please understand that comments may take a little longer to get approved during the holidays.
Sven (and to everyone reading this) ,
To 'You & Yours' my warmest wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and may 2018 bring you and those near & dear to you , Good Health, Peace, Laughter & Much Happiness !!
It's has been an eventful year in all respects. I have very much appreciate the helpful articles and advice you have offered. Have a great new year and keep up the great work.
I would echo Lawrence Davidson's comments, wishing you and your family all the best over the festive season and through 2018. I, too, have enjoyed your articles and I read most of the comments and you're right - everyone here is polite and responsible. I think a lot of that is because of your worthwhile, interesting and sometimes humorous comment. I enjoy the way you write and how you say it.
I look forward to next year's blogging. :)
Cheers!
Robin
Thanks Sven for your greetings and I suppose you will be gone for the break by the time this hits your desk but I hope you Have a great rest from your work and enjoy the new year celebrations.
Yours truly Lindsay Evans
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Sven. We have enjoyed your blog over the past year, and the discussions it provoked. Nice as well to see there are a lot of "oldies" like me still active on the keyboards, and interested in things such as cyber security.
Hi Sven,
Thanks for the interesting blogs.
Have a safe and happy Christmas.
Rob.
the reason for the success is due to Sven's active interesting exposures on many actual I.T as well as other technical subjects...
And the public follows and respect it too!
Best wishes and I see forward to coming blogs
Merry Christmas may it be full of love and happiness, may the New Year be filled with joy
get nothing free for christmas then no?
Thank you for your great blogs .... the best the internet has to offer!!!
I wish you and all of your family, friends and stuff members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Successful New Year.
Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch :)
Angelika (Las Vegas, Nevada)
May you take the light of your candle home and find joy during the break. I often enjoy the insight your articles reveal. Have a good Christmas
Next year's wish is to do away with passwords.
If we try to install software that has already been installed on another PC, software detects that this is not the correct PC, meaning it is looking at the PC identification to protect the software from copying.
Fine so if this technology is used to prevent illegal use of the software then why can the same technique be used to access your files etc on other software sites. In other words do away with passwords and verification - just look at the PC for identification. Currently I feel that I need a key to enter every room in the house even though I have entered the front door. When is my PC going to be mine instead of me having to justify my existence every time I visit a site?
Thanks for all the great articles over the past year, Sven. Here's wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Mr Krumrey,
Thank you very much for your blog and your wishes.
A very spirited cheer from Australia, looking forward to 2018.
A very Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year !!!
Sven,
Thank you for your insightful articles through the year.
We wish YOU and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous New Year!