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Post by Hobbegger on Aug 17, 2010 12:57:23 GMT -5
It drives me crazy when people get to a point where they don't understand new technology. I know we are all getting older, but you don't have shut off the learning part of your brain. Yes you are going to struggle and yes you are going to feel stupid. Get over your pride! You think I just blinked and we had podcast on the Internet. Hell no! It took tons of reading, learning, drinking, and falling over myself with lack of Internet knowledge. Just start learning little things here and there about the computer/Internet functions and abilities. Before you know it you will be helping others use the many powerful tools that will open your world and mind to tech. I'm not saying become a dork, but it may increase your quality of life to gain some knowledge. Here's an idea of how to start getting "in" to it: Go to www.twitter.com ; Create an account ; Then search for 'Hobbegger' ; Once on this awesome twitter page click 'Follow' I know, I know... I'm a genius. |
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Post by Nathan Soares on Aug 17, 2010 15:46:25 GMT -5
 I can't think of a more shameful plug for oneself. I LOVE IT!
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2010 20:41:56 GMT -5
I agree that everyone should learn a little about technology, but there is no need to get crazy with it. As long as you know how to turn on a computer, use Google, and check your email you will pretty much be ok. But when you wait 6 months for your son to visit you to hook a damn DVD player to a TV after he tells you on the phone that the cords are color coded and you should just look at it, it's really easier than you think mom, why do you always have to put that kind of pressure on me to come home and fix everything, I just want to visit and see the family I don't want to be your personal tech support for the LOVE OF GOD!!! ...I'm sorry for what just happened, I apparently had some things to get off my chest. P.S. I follow Hobbegger on Twitter and there is hardly every anything useful being said there. Maybe I followed the wrong guy.  |
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Post by Hobbegger on Sept 7, 2010 8:28:42 GMT -5
Haha! Great input. I guess for now that getting on-line and using Google is ok, but won't you need to progress further as times and technologies change? Where do you draw the line? Is there a point we change to the "remembering the old days" stage of our life and give up on tech?  |
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Post by jfitz on Sept 8, 2010 12:28:16 GMT -5
Well, this is a bit of a confession; I am a tech-no-phobe. My name is Jon, and I'm afraid of technology! Don't judge me, Pal, you don't know me. Anyway, I actually get anxious when contemplating buying a new TV or DVD player...I know, right? I just don't have the patience or desire to learn the new tricks with a new tech toy. Hey! No judging, I'm just being honest! My 4 year old knows how to use my wife's Ipod Touch better than I do...and I'm OK with that. Really. I do think it's great that young people can embrace new things so enthusiastically. They need to, it's where the world is going. I wonder though if it is an "age" thing. I guess to learn anything (i.e. school studies, a trade) one must be in "that place" for the info to sink in, you have to want it. Hey, me doing this is huge, I'm not sure you understand the enormity of this for me. We're talking watershed moment here people. Good for me!
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Post by jfitz on Sept 8, 2010 12:33:36 GMT -5
Oh, and one more thing...as far as Twitter, et al, that's just one more thing to do during my already overloaded daily schedule. I mean really, I work all day, I have a preschooler...my time is no longer my own. I have to decide what is time worthy. Facebooking about some loser's daily nonsense is just not time worthy. I make no appologies for this.
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Post by Nathan Soares on Sept 8, 2010 17:13:12 GMT -5
Jfitz, so glad I made you do this then. I feel like you may actually get something out of all this or not. I'm glad you brought up the time issue when it comes to how you want to spend it. I'm thinking b/c all you have is the pre-schooler (she is adorable btw, from mom I assume) is why you care about time. My kids barely even want to acknowledge I am home, but they are getting to the point where they want their own "time" too. You will suffer like all other parents when you become her after thought....LOL. Good luck with that. As far as doing this "techno" stuff its okay we can help with your phobia.
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Post by jdoom2 on Sept 8, 2010 19:39:20 GMT -5
Like I said, I think it is good to have some basic knowledge, but if you have no interest in knowing more then you shouldn't feel forced to. We all have others that we turn to when we need more information. If I have questions about computers, I go to Steve. If I have questions about WoW, I got to Chris. I have basic knowledge of these things, but I don't have a big desire to know more so I rely on my friends.
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Post by jfitz on Sept 9, 2010 14:44:06 GMT -5
Hey Nate Dawg, it's not a phobia, OK? A phobia is an irrational fear. My fear is not irrational!
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Post by Nathan Soares on Sept 10, 2010 7:31:48 GMT -5
You are just fooling yourself Jfitz. I heard some people even call you Fitsimmons. Is this true?
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Post by jfitz on Sept 10, 2010 15:59:13 GMT -5
Indeed, Mr. Santos, it is true that some refer to me as "Fitsimmons" or, Richie, or Opie, or Brett Favre (when I don't shave), or Lance Armstrong...I just want to be me...sigh...
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