Alright! You ever feel like you’re constantly living for the next thing? That holiday, that promotion, the new iPhone or, an Android phone with a camera that rivals a DSLR, or even just the weekend? It’s like we’re all secretly hoping for a time machine to jump past the boring bits and land straight into the good stuff. For us… Read more →
Aight! You ever stop and think about it? We’re all proper obsessed with likes, shares, and making sure our latest holiday snap or random thought gets seen by absolutely everyone. It’s like we’re constantly yelling into the void, hoping someone out there clicks that little heart. But what happens, eh, when the internet, that massive beast we feed every day,… Read more →
Alright, you ever just find yourself stuck, scrolling through your phone, eyes all glazed over, just soaking in all the rubbish news and negativity? Like, you know it’s making you feel a bit rubbish, but you just can’t seem to stop? Yeah, that’s doomscrolling, mate. And let me tell you, from a proper Gen X point of view, it’s a… Read more →
Alright, imagine waking up in a world where every headline agrees with you, every friend shares your opinions, and every video confirms your suspicions. Sounds nice, right? Now imagine that world isn’t real.Welcome to your algorithm-approved, echo-chambered, comfort-zone reality. We used to say “seeing is believing.”Now it’s more like “believing is seeing” — especially when your feed is filtered to… Read more →
Alright, let’s get real. We’ve got more brainpower in our pockets than NASA had when they put humans on the Moon. 🚀 But here’s the twist—are we actually getting smarter, or are we just really good at Googling stuff? This ties right into what I wrote in How Technology Helps (and Hurts) Our Productivity, The Digital Glow: How Phone Screens… Read more →
Alright, let’s take a stroll down memory lane—back to when a screen-free childhood was the norm and compare it to the tech-driven kid distractions of today. Whether it was grooving to Smurf songs in the 80s or endless loops of Baby Shark 🦈 now, parents have always needed creative ways to keep their tiny humans busy. But oh, how the… Read more →
Let’s dive into a topic that’s been buzzing louder than a Gen Xer’s mixtape playlist from the ‘80s (yup, that includes yours truly). Social media – the double-edged sword of connection and chaos – has been revolutionising our world while raising serious questions about its role in mental health crises. Should platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and the mighty Facebook be… Read more →
Alright, let’s talk about how technology is shaping—and sometimes shaking—our productivity in today’s gadget-packed world. It’s a double-edged sword that can either streamline our tasks or sabotage our focus. Let’s dive in and see how tech helps and hurts. The Bright Side: How Tech Boosts Productivity 🚀 The Dark Side: How Tech Hurts Productivity 😵💫 Current Tech Trends That Are… Read more →
Aight, let’s jump into the future of smartphones! Strap in, because what’s coming next will blow your mind – might but let’s hope it happen during my life time. XAXAXA! 1. Thought-Controlled InterfacesImagine picking up your phone without lifting a finger. In the future, your smartphone could be completely controlled by your thoughts. No need to tap or swipe—just think… Read more →
How to remove photo metadata? The pictures you send to someone are encoded with metadata — information about when, where, and on what device the photo was taken. Anyone can view this hidden data. So please get in the habit of clearing the metadata of your photos before uploading them. The best way to do this is with the Photo… Read more →
