We’ve been on the road the last few weekends, and one thought keeps crossing my mind; How did we live without GPS? And now, thanks to our smartphones, we don’t even have to buy a device that costs hundreds of dollars. I started driving before GPS was available to the public, and I remember hassling…
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Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about students using artificial intelligence to help write essays and term papers. This new technology, called ChatGPT, will likely change learning in years to come. But for now, it’s not allowed. It reminds me of my school days when we couldn’t use a calculator. Boy, times have changed…
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For decades, you could only find them in high-end luxury vehicles. But by the early 2000s, many cars made heated seats an option. I have them in my MINI Cooper, and they are great, especially on chilly days. But nowadays, some car manufacturers are getting greedy. They have built heated seat technology into all of…
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The way we conduct meetings has changed a lot. That’s partially due to technology. And, of course, the pandemic has impacted things over the last couple of years. But today, things aren’t often easy. And the lesson we all need to learn, you need a backup. Thanks to tools like Zoom, Teams, and Skype, there…
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I love technology until it doesn’t love me. I spend most of my day on my laptop and smartphone, and they’re great until something goes wrong. At that point, it’s time to reboot. The other day, I had the same issue with my DVR. I realize that it’s just a computer, but I wonder why…
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For many years, people have wondered if cellphone use causes brain tumors. People have tried to present evidence to prove both sides. But a long-term British study has found that there is no link between cell phones and tumors. As someone who’s used one for 30 years, I feel much better…
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Many technology companies try to control profits and the marketplace by determining when to deem products obsolete. Many, including myself, try to hold on to hardware and software as long as possible. Our goal is to keep expenses down and products out of landfills. But sadly, this practice is out of the consumer’s control…
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Today is the 4,000th episode of The Mason Minute. And I thought I’d spend my time talking about the achievement. But when I began jotting down notes for today’s podcast, I used the shorthand 4K. And then it hit me, let’s talk about TVs. Many people have upgraded to HD, but if you’re thinking about…
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If you’ve tried to buy a new car or a computer in the last year you know how difficult it can be to find what you want. A computer chip shortage has been felt worldwide for a while now. Some say things should be getting better soon. But others think that this problem could be…
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