Are You Technologically Challenged?

I admit it. It takes me a while to learn new technology, and I tend to learn it on a "needs to know" basis. What I mean is that only learn the features and functions that I need - not all that are offered. And even this can be a challenge... although I occasionally surprise myself by intuitively getting it right!

Much as women might read the manuals, maps and ask for directions and men tend to just get on with it - there are times that reading manuals is too hard. The add-ons, upgrades and special features are great if it is what you need, but confusing if you don't.

Here are some tips to assist you in choosing the next level of technology you buy, hire or desire...

Don't panic -

• Decide what you want technology to do, and what you want to continue to do.
• Think about what you really need. What is it for?
• How will you use it? Will you use it?
• Do you need the latest for your work or your image?
• Don't just buy new technology because it is the latest thing - unless it offers you something you would frequently use.
• Actively choose what technology you want to use - this makes it easier to learn to use it and you are less likely to buy unwanted or unnecessary "fads".
  

Remember:
Everyone has to learn how to use new things
Few people really understand All the intricacies of rapidly changing technology, but most manage what they need.
Decide if you REALLY need anything new.
Over time your needs and expertise change, and you might learn to use some of those pesky extra features!

Yes, but who can read it?

While surfing the net I found two interesting articles...

The first is that Israeli scientists have developed amazing new technology that can store huge quantities of data in a very small area. The example used was the full text of the Jewish Bible (300,000 words) into a dot (0.5 sq mm) - the size of less than half a grain of sugar - click here for more information.

The second article was forwarded to me in a newsletter. This is an interesting "game" to try to determine how your brain works. Do you use your right or left side of your brain more? Check this site to see... I had fun trying to get the dancer to turn clockwise and anti-clockwise. With practice, you might be able to get her to turn in both directions!

Have fun....