Saturday, December 17, 2011

Are you smarter than technology?

How do you know you are smarter than your gadgets?
This is of course a rhetorical question, but is worth noting it. The simple reality check of increasing our productivity is when we know how to use the tool, i.e. latest and greatest gadgets. Yet, there are a lot of people who fall prey into buying the latest gadgets (without knowing how to use it), because that's what's hot on the market. However, not to mention that there are many people who use it to their advantage to the fullest, and that is how it supposed to be.

Nowadays it is much easier to find various ways of operating a new gadget, because "geeks" out there do the testing for you. So to help to make the correct decision, below are some questions to consider before making the next gadget order. Always remember, start simple, then build-up to it.

  1. What free technology tool(s) will facilitate increasing your daily productivity?
    • i.e. organizing your calendar/schedule, music, movies, notes, information, back-up and etc.
  2. Are you familiar with the tool?
    • If Yes, how familiar? Are you familiar enough to make it worth the purchase?
    • If No, research for tech reviews.
  3. If the gadget you are considering to purchase is new to the market, just wait another 3-6 months for geeks to find out the pros and cons.
    • But if you are a tech savvy person, then I would encourage you to buy and test it.
  4. Is the gadget flexible in terms of use? meaning provides flexibility for the consumer to use it the way they want.
    • i.e. Not a single vendor solution, perhaps iApple lovers would not like this.
  5. Be sure to know the privacy wiki-leaks.
  6. Last but not least, if you are in budget, check out below links before your next purchase or download, you will find great deals.

Online Deals:

Free Downloads:

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