Category Archives: Technology in perspective

Work/Life Balance: From 20th Century Norms to Digital Age Challenges

Let’s explore the evolving concept of work/life balance, from the distinct separation of work and personal life in the 20th century to the blurred lines brought about by digital technology, advocating for a flexible, individualized approach to balancing professional and personal priorities in the modern era. It highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by remote work and technological advancements, encouraging readers to redefine work/life balance in a way that aligns with their unique needs and lifestyles. Continue reading

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Stepping into the Future: How Would Someone Born in 1950 Respond to the Technological and Social Transformation of 2020?

Imagine the astonishment of someone born in the year 1950 suddenly waking up in the year 2020. The experience of time travel alone would be mind-boggling, but what truly awaits this person is a world transformed beyond recognition. Not only … Continue reading

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Making My Coupons App Work With My Grocery List

I am waiting for someone to create an iPhone app that will allow my scanned coupons to work with my grocery list. I’d love to be able to select “lunch meat” and have the app tell me, “You have a … Continue reading

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Let’s See if I Can Provoke a Lawyer

NutriBullet Nutri-Bullet Nutri Bullet Nutribullet I’ve spelled it as many ways as I can think of that will still trigger the spider crawling the web for the hyperactive lawyers for the Nutribullet company. I follow a blog called Lazy Man … Continue reading

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Cyberbullying Has Very Little to do with the “Cyber” Part

To begin with, I do not want to be interpreted as not having sympathy for victims of bad behavior. In fact, the whole reason behind my other blog (www.grownuptech.com) is to empower people to make use of technology to increase … Continue reading

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Can you make a secure password?

Two weeks ago I told you several things that you need to know about passwords. Today I’ll give you step by step instructions on how to make a strong, secure password that will meet requirements and that you will eventually … Continue reading

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iPhone OS 4, a non-macazoid’s POV

It’s no secret that I’m not a blind follower of Steve Jobs and all things Apple. But the more I use Apple products, the more I find about them to like.  Not love, but like. I seriously enjoy my iPhone, … Continue reading

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Trying Something New

I just found Windows Live Writer on my computer.  Okay, I don’t spend a lot of time on my computer for a self-proclaimed techie/geek.  So this is really just a test to see how well it works. I entered the … Continue reading

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You’re Not Really Multitasking

How many things do you have going on right now?  How many things do you typically have going on at any given time?  During a typical workday, how many programs are open on your computer desktop? Is dinner cooking, laundry in both … Continue reading

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