Remember the days of playing Pac Man on your Commodore 64? Sigh. Those were simpler times. Yes, I had a pager longer then was deemed cool and I was admittedly one of the last of my friends to join Facebook. That said, like many people today, I’m trying to keep abreast of what is going on in the world of technology to stay competitive in the workforce. I have jumped on the preverbal technological bandwagon, hee, haw! I’m stumbling my way through a complicated web of technology that is constantly in a state of flux. I want to take you on my ongoing journey and would love to hear feedback on your adventures in using technology!! Be brave, my fellow tech-warriors!! Ahead, warp factor 6!!
1 Aug
Ahead, warp factor 6!!
Posted August 1, 2011 by lauraleewalker in blogging, business, Uncategorized. Tagged: laura-lee walker, lauralee walker, lauraleewalker, mybeak, mybeak social media. 12 Comments
Posted by It's just a web site man! on November 4, 2010 at 5:59 am
Interesting that you mention technology. I am in the industry – a programmer. Technology has been a part of my life since high school, when I first learned to write simple programs using the BASIC programming language. Through most of my twenties and thirties, I thought I would always be abreast of the latest technology, that I would always be on the “bleeding edge” as they say.
However, I can tell you that as I get older, it becomes more and more difficult. It seems like technology is moving faster and faster, and I can’t keep up. I thought I would never be saying that, but here I am.
There is a book I read as a teenager by Alvin Toffler called Future Shock. He talks about how technology will continue to advance exponentially and those that cannot keep up will be left behind, eventually unable to function in society. It was obviously ahead of its time.
Posted by squarebrackets on November 4, 2010 at 2:08 pm
I am often told that I was born 20 years too late because of my fondness for film photography and using the darkroom. Thank you for the comment on my blog, was quite surprised to get a comment back considering the amount of comments you had on you last post (:
Posted by aucunknowntruths on November 5, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Heh Laura,
So my foray into technology has basically been the blog I am working on. I’m not going to lie, I tried facebook once but I really didn’t like being out there with little privacy, non-university people using it and the amount of messages asking me if I was Common Name person they knew from High School. Outside that, social media is a brand new area for me. I am having troubles currently with the blog posting pages underneath another (like posts on my main page). I’ve have little idea on how to make my blog popular, outside tips like yours, so its all a very ‘live and learn’ experience right now. On a unrelated note, I learned what ‘trolls’ are and it seems the term refers to angry or nonsensical forum posters. If only there was a lexicon for all these terms, alas. Best wishes and may you be at peace.
Posted by Johnny on November 8, 2010 at 9:23 pm
I read about “RockMelt” last night and am in a bit of a shock. I hope it’s not the future of the web.
Posted by Loren on December 18, 2010 at 6:14 am
I am going to attempt to keep up with reading your blog. I am in the automotive and truck repair field and since 1980 working on cars with electronic engine control. I had some interest in computers, but working on cars sparked my interested in computers and technology. I am nearing 50 years old and bathing in technology because of my interest. From my monster computer I built, to my HTC Titl 2 phone, my Samsung TV and Blu Ray Player hooked to DOCSIS 3 internet, my Wii hooke up for online game playing, DISH networked hook up to the internet. Sometimes I worry that I am too connected. LOL Looking forward to what you run into.
Posted by Teresa on January 23, 2011 at 8:28 am
Hi, I think I’m a little too old to be using hightech stuff like computers, digital cameras etc. Usually I let my children handle those things for me. But after reading you blog, I felt very happy. Your positive way of thinking has given me hope and because of that I’ll try to keep up with today’s technology.
Posted by lauraleewalker on January 23, 2011 at 10:00 am
Glad to hear here it! Feel free to subscribe to my blog. This will help you learn more about social media. Best of luck!
Posted by Robin on January 23, 2011 at 8:34 am
Hello I’m a first year high school student and I wanted to be a computer programmer in the future. It would be amazing to create your own application and your own games. I know it’s easier said than done. But just like you said, be brave my fellow tech warriors!
Posted by lauraleewalker on January 23, 2011 at 10:02 am
Thank you for contributing. I would love to hear about your own adventures / experiences with apps and creating games in the future. Keep in touch! Good luck.
Posted by Charles on January 23, 2011 at 7:35 pm
I still remember when my dad bought me my first computer. I think I was in 6th grade at that time. And The first thing I did was play Warcraft 3 all day. Back then I use to draw using pencil and crayons but with the use of my computer and Photoshop, It made things much easier. So yeah keeping up with current technology is not so bad afterall.
Posted by lauraleewalker on January 24, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Thank you for your input. I’m currently taking a course about PhotoShop and it makes me understand how certain things are possible in the print world. Drop in again. Cheers!
Posted by Monica on February 24, 2011 at 1:29 am
Technology is one thing which has the very nature of advancement.It will get improved and complicated with the time.There is nothing which runs without technology , say it T.V , computer , microwave oven,ATM machines,cellphones etc are all created technically and these things are getting advanced with time.I think you will love the below mentioned test!!lol
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