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DVD's began replacing VHS tapes by providing exceptional video quality. Home videos were a large part of my childhood, and the picture and quality of DVD's made home videos look like watching old flims of the past. (Photo: https://www.amazon.com/Players-Regions-Formats-Support-Included/dp/B0C4BDZRG6) -
Portable CD players replaced tape players in the 1990's. I can remember all the kids in grade school taking CD players on long field trips for entertainment.
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The Internet was installed within my home for all members of the family to use for recreational purposes on a single shared computer. (Photo: https://askleo.com/whats-the-difference-between-the-web-and-the-internet/) -
I received my first I-pod for Christmas in the early 2000's, which changed the way I managed my music online. We would burn CD's online for friends, so this was a major change in the way I saved my music.
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When I was in school, I can recall using reference books and texts for writing research papers. The Internet was not an appropriate source for research-related assignments. In the later years of high school, only 1-2 resources could be internet-based after meeting specific criteria.
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In the late 1990's to early 2000's cell phones moved from being a luxury item to a mainstream personal device. When I started my first job, I purchased my first cellphone to maintain contact with my family while I was working. The phone was basic without a camera, and multi-tap texting was an option for a hefty price. (Photo:https://www.cnet.com/reviews/samsung-sgh-x475-t-mobile-review/) -
In the early 2010s, Cloud computing mainstreamed for various services providing large-scale computing power and storage. As a IT business sales consultant, I had to opportunity to learn, understand, and offer cloud solutions to a variety of business accounts within my market. (Photo: https://platinumdatarecovery.com/blog/what-is-cloud) -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes a cornerstone of nearly every industry, with advanced machine learning being applied to creative fields and complex problem-solving.
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