Life changes, and so does technology. I’ve been on the earth long enough to see numerous advances in communications. Growing up, we had the phone on the wall with the long cord. When it rang, you answered. Then, the answering machine became a way to avoid talking to people. The device was gone a decade…
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Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of emails that have ‘action required’ in the subject line. I’ve been using email for roughly 25 years, but until recently, I never saw this. I’ve asked around to see if anyone has noticed this. And of course, I can’t find anyone who has seen it…
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The times, they are a-changing. That’s a phrase that is always true. So many things that were once popular seem foreign today. I was watching an old TV show, and they mentioned all the cards and letters they’d received. Wow! Since everyone started using email, there are no more cards or letters. And in a…
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People who shut down computer networks make the news every day. In reality, creating a computer virus is simple. The recent shutdown of a gas pipeline proves just how evil people can be. Even though we’ve been online for years, some people never learn…
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I’ve gotten used to the fact that I get a ton of email every single day. But the last few days, my email has truly been overflowing like never before. Certainly, the pandemic has caused many businesses to go to extreme measures to make sure they survive. But I’m not sure if this is working……
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Most of us have a love-hate relationship with email. People who used to send direct mail now use email marketing. While being on some email lists is good, many times I wonder…
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If you’re anything like me you’re likely feeling this frustration too. I’m frequently bombarded with pop-up notifications on my phone. While I have most turned off, I find that it’s impossible to handle all that remain…
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These days, for many people the ability to carry on a conversation is almost non existent. I realize that conversation has never been easy for some. But thanks to email and text messages the ability to avoid conversing is easier than ever…
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I truly envy people who can digitally disconnect. Sure, I can stay away from social media for an extended period. But I honestly can’t stay away from my email. And it’s truly weeks like this where I want to shut it off…
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There seems to be less common sense in our world today. You’re either gullible or cynical. Whatever happened to somewhere in between?
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