Tech is a passion and goes beyond understanding how to use it. You know what they say “knowledge is power” and that is a sentiment you can live by. In this article, we will give you some tips to help you impress your neighbours with your tech knowledge, not just so you can lord over them with the latest iPhone, but for their own sake!
Here are a few of our favourite ways:
Use voice control on your phone when guests are around. Turn off Wi-Fi at night or before leaving the house. Make sure the password on sensitive information is complex and layered. Encrypt all personal, banking, and business information. Use two-factor authentication for all important accounts (e.g. Gmail, Facebook, iCloud). Do NOT store credit card information at large retailers (i.e., Target, Macy’s). For your office, purchase the latest gadgets to stay updated on industry trends and discover ways to improve your business.
When you have a chance to show off new technology or demonstrate how to use it to friends for the first time make sure you follow these tips:
Don’t assume anyone will understand the tech speak that comes naturally to you. Make sure you are in a place where there is no background noise (if possible). Break the process down into simplistic steps. Provide visual cues when explaining. Don’t be afraid to work side by side with someone if you have to. The success of the tech lesson you are about to give is dependent on your ability to explain the process in a way that everyone can understand, not just engineers and web developers like yourself.
Why is it important to educate others about tech?
If you have any interest in having your business grow, you must learn more about technology. To do that, you need to learn different techniques and tricks.
What kinds of tech should I teach?
The last thing you want to happen is for your friends and family to go out and buy the wrong device or software because they don’t understand what you are trying to set up for them. So, the best advice I can give you is that the more complex the application of technology, the more knowledge is needed around it.
What if I just don’t have time to worry about educating people?
If you are strapped for time to teach others how to use the latest computer software, then you really should not be using it in the first place. Everyone needs to learn new skills from time to time, but since it will always be taken for granted, you will fail to get as much out of it as you could.
How do I find tech experts with my family or friends?
First, check out some local websites that list all of the local new technology stores and their hours. Then, plan a trip out with family or friends to visit one of the stores. After you are done, make sure you explain everything in the store and how it works so that those who do not have your expertise get educated about the latest technology.
What should I do if someone asks me a question I can’t answer?
If you have been using tech for years and are still having trouble explaining a particular feature or application to someone else, chances are good you don’t understand it yourself. Go back and learn more about that piece of software or hardware before going into another detailed explanation.
How can I fit new tech into my life?
It is hard to say when you will find the time to learn new things, but you really should try to get the most out of it. You can’t know everything about everything, but if you plan on keeping up with advancements in technology you need to find some time to do so.
Conclusion
Combining these tips and ways to impress others with your tech knowledge will help you to pick your nose, using technology safely and efficiently. As you can see, having the latest tech is great for business and your own personal life, but you should use it thoughtfully and efficiently.
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