Cars

I’m a typical girl when it comes to cars.  I know nothing about cars and engines.  All I look for in a car is the exterior design.  With that being said, I love how technology has influence the design and icons in my car.  I remember my first car in the 90s had no power steerling, no air condition and no power windows.  Yes, very sad!!!  Now, most car if not all new car offer all these features and an oil change icon.

Bluetooth/wireless

Times have changed with respect to bluetooth/wireless devices.  I remember, when everything had a cord and need to be attached to the computer.  I have multiple cords attached to my computer for my mouse, keyboard, internet connection, and printer.  Now its all wireless.  My desktop computer is completely wireless along with my internet connection and printer.  This new setup makes my desk look organized, aside from all the paperwork.

Working with Webex

Webex is a very cool tool.  Webex is a meeting place tool that allows people from different locations to share there screens.  I used this tool on a daily basics and if it wasn’t for this tool I wouldn’t be able to telecommute and companies would spend a lot of money on travel expenses.  Webex has changed the way companies host meetings.

Instant Messenger

Instant messenger is awesome…right?  Not anymore!!!!  It was awesome, until I had to use it for work.  As a telecommuter, my job requires me to have instant messenger on all the time.  This advancement gives my co-workers visibility to my where abouts.  My IM status changes depending on my outlook calendar, which is a really cool feature.  The only problem is that I still get IMs when I’m in a meeting, or when I’m sharing my screen.  The con’s of Instant Messenger no one respects your status and you cant hide.

My crazy sister....

Every year she plans the Black Friday event with my sisters and our sister in laws.  Then on thanksgiving night she would run out to the news stand and pick up the ads for Black Friday.  She didn’t do that this year, instead she printed all the ads in color.  Thanks to the internet, she was able to get additional coupons and review all the ads days before Black Friday.  Like every year, I opted out from the craziness of Black Friday.

Thanksgiving with technology

This year thanksgiving was slightly different, thanks to technology.  We did our normal routine, we talked, we ate, and we drank.  Around 7pm the room got quite, I looked up and realized everyone was either on their laptop, iPad, Kindle Fire, or cell phone.  Technology has made my family anti social.

Crazy capabilities with the iPad

The iPad has a variety of applications you can purchase in the app store.  My brother-in-law found an application that will allow him to link his  iPad to his car.   This application will troubleshoot any of his problems and they will become visible in the  iPad.   This application will help him identify any issues quickly and save valuable time!!  Who needs a mechanic?

I should have used the internet

I went to Newpark Mall over the weekend to look for a specific store.  This particular store has been in Newpark Mall since 1999, and the last time I shopped there was back in 2005. So, I ASSUMED it was still in business.  Boy, was I wrong.  The store went out of business.  I could have saved some time and gas if I used the Internet to look up the store.    I’m a dork!!!

Im about to kill Flash

What the hell is wrong with this program?  Adobe needs to get there shit together.  Flash crashed three times on me.  Luckily, I saved all my work so no data was lost.   Am I doing something wrong?  It seems like I’m prone to Flash crashing.

Audacity

What the hell is audacity?  That’s what I said, when I first heard about it in my animation class.  Audacity is a FREE audio tool giving you the capability to alter and record your voice.  I used it for the first time last week and it’s great.  I was a bit confused by the layout, so I watched a youtube video on 'How to use Audacity’. Then, I was able to record my voice and change the pitch and speed.  I’m too embarrassed; otherwise I would post the recording.