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Tape Recorder
Used a tape recorder to record and send messages to a beloved out-of-state elderly great-uncle who'd lost his ability to write. Also used it to record skits with friends. Image Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_Cassette -
Atari Game System
Played Pitfall, Space Invaders, and Frogger on Atari game system. It was the only thing our television was good for since we didn't have cable or a VCR. Image Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_2600 -
First Home Computer
Used a P.C. with Word Perfect and a dot matrix printer to type my first papers for honors college classes. Image Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Personal_Computer -
First Technology Job
Worked part-time as a data entry clerk for a local attorney. Used a database called Revelation to input records for worker's comp. cases. Image Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochrome_monitor -
Online Shopping
Started ordering my kids' Christmas and birthday gifts online. Image Source: http://www.wix.com/blog/2015/06/8-habits-of-highly-effective-ecommerce-stores/ -
Educational Technology Class
Learned how to use PowerPoint and other Microsoft programs, how to create a web page, and how to use flash storage. Image Source: http://slidehunter.com/topics/original/ -
First Laptop
Bought a netbook to use for accessing online graduate classes. First time I wasn't tied to a desktop. Even attended class from the beach that summer. Image Source: http://www.pcrush.com/product/Netbooks-and-Subnotebooks/675063/Acer-Aspire-One-D250-1196-Netbook -
First Smart Phone
After much resistance, due to an attachment to phones with QWERTY keyboards, I bought my first iPhone and fell in love. I still prefer typing on a keyboard, though, which is why my tablet is a hybrid. Image Source: http://ntt.cc/2010/07/30/11-free-iphone-4-gui-psd-templates-for-designers.html
