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Friday Fun…Calling All Geeks

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Friday Fun…Calling All Geeks

 

When I learned that today is National Technology Day, I thought I’d ask my fellow Geeks and Geekettes what your favorite technological innovations are…your favorite Tech Toys…Gadgets that have enhanced your life…and even medical innovations that help save lives.

 

The first thing that popped into my mind is the Smartphone. I still remember my first cell phone which was as big as a brick. And would you believe that the only thing I could do was make and receive phone calls?!?

 

 

I love that thanks to video conferencing apps we’re able to connect with friends, relatives, and business associates when in-person meetings aren’t possible.  My smart plugs allow me to control my lights when I’m not home.  I don’t know if this counts as new technology but everyone I know is singing the praises of Air Fryers. 

 

 I  know that there are some who do not like where technology is headed, and I can see their point. I view these “techie toys” as instruments we can choose to use…or not. 

 

 So what about you?  What are your favorite “tech toys” that you love? 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

My favorite is GPS... makes it so much easier to get around and a big time saver when planning buyer showing tours. As for all those other gadgets like remote security systems, lighting systems, Alexa, etc... I can live without them.

Jan 06, 2023 05:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I don't know where we would have been without our GPS when we moved back to Houston. Things had changed so much!

Jan 06, 2023 01:47 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib I hadn't thought of it that way, but you're right. I'm sure people moving back to Charlotte after many years away feel the same.

Jan 06, 2023 02:00 PM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Kathy,

I have to say having technologies is fun.  We have 5 cameras around our home, that I am playing with constantly.  And yes, on several smart plugs. 

Jan 06, 2023 05:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Bill Salvatore - East Valley Thank goodness for the new security cameras!!! 

Jan 06, 2023 01:47 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I like having my office/encyclopedia/emailer/camera/phone in my pocket. I also like wifi enabled printers and speakers. I don't use any of the "smart" devices and don't really have any interest for them (ring doorbells, remote heat/electric controls, Alexa, etc). In fact, I bought a Bose entertainment system which has Alexa built in but I never enabled her. I can pick up the remote to turn it on!

Happy Technology Day!

Jan 06, 2023 05:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Kat Palmiotti I do love that at any time, I can reach in my pocket , grab my phone and check the weather, email, Google...whatever I want. 

Jan 06, 2023 01:49 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - I have relatively simple needs these days.  While I appreciate the conveniences that tech provides, I am sure I am not fully utilizing the many possibilities that exist.  And that likely extends beyond any geek-like opportunities.  

Jan 06, 2023 05:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs I know we don't use all of our gadgets to the full extent but I do like what they do for us. 

Jan 06, 2023 01:50 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

My favorite technology is the software programs of a computer especially Word. Yes the smart phone is also great. However the more technology we have, it seems the more we become disconnected from others.

Jan 06, 2023 05:33 AM
Kathy Streib

Leanne Smith I do think that we can rely too heavily on them!  But in instances, like Zoom, they can bring us a little closer. 

Jan 06, 2023 01:51 PM
Leanne Smith

Possibly for some technology may bring us closer. From what I see dining out, folks on their phones not engaged with each other is somewhat concerning.

Jan 06, 2023 06:45 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
It's hard to pick a favorite, but my first favorite was the cell phone. It removed the chains restricting mobility while waiting for a phone call.  The cell phone is probably still my favorite because it does so much more now.

Jan 06, 2023 06:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams remember when we felt like we had to stay in one place waiting for a call!!!  It's still my favorite. 

Jan 06, 2023 01:52 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

My current favorite technology is the one shot coffee makers. How did I live without them :)

Jan 06, 2023 06:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Oh yes Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty When we moved to Leesburg, Larry was there for months on his own before we could find a home. He was living in an extended stay place and missed his coffee.  This was before Keurig, etc. I found a little Mr. Coffee, or something that would make him one cup. 

Jan 06, 2023 01:54 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

I have to say my favorite is my smartphone and then my nest door bell and my cameras outside my house. Geno had them installed the month before he passed and I'm so glad he did!

Jan 06, 2023 06:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  I love my samrtphone and my security cameras as well. In fact, when we got our Ring while we were still in FL, I received message that UPS had delivered a package. However there was nothing when I checked. I checked my Ring footage and it did not show a delivery. I called UPS and everything was worked out. 

Jan 06, 2023 02:16 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Good Morning Kathy - I was one of those that jumped on the computer bandwagon early on and never looked back. I loved how it made everything so much easier to do for biz.  I also loved a previous little flip phone that could fit in a shirt pocket - plus it was yellow!  But of course it had to go as soon as a new phone came out - before the smart phone.  Can't remember what they were called but I loved it. Texting was so easy.  Not as easy on smart phone.

Jan 06, 2023 07:40 AM
Kathy Streib

Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker our friend always uses the microphone to "write" his texts!!!  I tried it once and it is easy as long as there aren't others around. 

Jan 06, 2023 02:17 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Whilst the smartphone is as powerful, if not more powerful than my first computer, there are times and days when I just want to turn it off. Our latest gizmo is a smart doorbell at our new home. it allows us well me to see who is at the door, and the app also allows me to set our thermostats when away from home too. Very useful.

Jan 06, 2023 08:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 Our neighbor cracks up when he comes to the door when we're out. I can speak to him to let him know we're not there. He loves it. 

Jan 06, 2023 02:18 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Kathy Streib , an interesting question.  Double edge sword.  They all seem to be favorites when working as we want them to.  And they all seem evil when giving us heart ache for not working as they are supposed to.  lol  Make it a great weekend.  mdm

Jan 06, 2023 10:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho oh yes...our neighbor was over earlier today because his laptop wouldn't come on. He's a lovely man but he is one of those who shouldn't have a computer (or smartphone.)

Jan 06, 2023 02:20 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, think you nailed it - our smartphone.  With all the apps that keep us "in the know".

Jan 06, 2023 10:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox i can remember when the phone and camera merged. I couldn't imagine why anyone would want that! LOL

Jan 06, 2023 02:21 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy Streib - My husband is the "real geek" of our family.  I absorb some of it because I am around him 24/7! haha.  We went to Macs from PCs in 2006.  When I got into real estate, all the programs were for a PC.  We had to run two operating systems.  

So my vote goes for the Cloud.  Once to Cloud took hold, everything became so much easier for the Mac user. 

Jan 06, 2023 12:15 PM
Kathy Streib

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® what I love is that any photo I take on my smartphone is immediately backed up to the cloud!!! Very reassuring. 

Jan 06, 2023 02:22 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I did not know this was National Technology Day.  I also learned it is National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day.  Perhaps, we could get a techno wizard to create a robot to take down the holiday decorations.

Jan 06, 2023 01:32 PM
Kathy Streib

There you go Myrl Jeffcoat I would love that. Individually wrapping the ornaments can be tedious. 

Jan 06, 2023 02:23 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy they days of a phone just being a calling device is over, and phones are no longer phones, they are powerful computers.

Jan 06, 2023 03:25 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Let me wander the tech show in Las Vegas and I will come up with a few things I can’t live without Kathy 🙂

Jan 06, 2023 07:19 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It seems that there is not much that I can't do with my smartphone and I always have it with me, haha.

Jan 07, 2023 04:41 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathy:

Well, I missed Technology Day. But I'd have to say my phone is my favorite tech toy. I don't have much, unlike my son-in-law who is in IT Security and has, and knows about, everything!

Jeff

Jan 07, 2023 12:19 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy I had no idea it was Technology Day also known as the dumbing down of people including myself.... last ten years I have become a book collector instead of a read thanks to technology:)) Endre

Jan 07, 2023 08:44 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I would say I'm like Michael Jacobs when it comes to technology these days. If not for Rick with all his apps for the tv I would probably still be living with just cable tv and paying all my bills by hand using checks. LOL

Jan 08, 2023 03:40 AM
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