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Post by ET on Oct 20, 2014 6:34:01 GMT -5
Coming from the old school of communicating verbally and written it’s been a heck of trek learning today’s preferred methods of communication. Computers and cell phones have really changed all that. What really is demanding is learning how to use this equipment of today in an efficient manner. Even business and certain jobs require/demands knowing how to efficiently use this equipment.
For some of us from the older generation we struggle with this learning curve because in a way it is forced on us whereas the younger generation is growing up with today’s technology. If you are not too arrogant or proud the younger generation can help with this new learning curve. At one time it was the older generation teaching the younger generation and now we see a role reversal in one application.
Once getting a better understanding of how some of it works then some of us like to try learning more on our own. It can be fun or absolutely frustrating depending on the individual’s outlook.
Recently I learned on my own how to apply different ringtones to different callers for quicker recognition of identifying the caller.
The next thing I wanted to try was adding a picture for the avatar. Normally the individual’s picture would be used but decided on another approach. When I think of a friend whom I have hunted geese with for many years I will be adding a Canada Goose to his avatar. This is not a unique approach but made the learning more interesting.
The next step that I have been reluctant to learn and get in the habit of is sending text messages. So why the change now for learning this?
My Goose friend has his own small business and often won’t answer the phone if he is preoccupied with a job or customer. But he periodically checks his text messages and informed me the fastest way to get a message to him is by texting. From an older school person I guess texting can be associated to sending a short telegram instead of a fuller conversation like an email. Okay I may have to make a few exceptions for utilizing limited texting.
Today’s advancement in technology can be beneficial in some areas but also detrimental in others. From my observation new technology seems to also be addictive to some.
Even though I get older I don’t want to get lazier but then again I don’t mind some help with things getting easier. Think smarter to not work harder.
Definitely an asset when in the local woods, on the water or on the highway and you need immediate assistance.
Conforming to new technology can be a new challenge in life or a pain in the derriere.
Ed
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Post by muzzleman 54 on Oct 20, 2014 9:49:30 GMT -5
its turning into a mindless world where you don't have to think. just push a button.
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Post by rambler on Oct 20, 2014 9:53:00 GMT -5
its turning into a mindless world where you don't have to think. just push a button. If you think there's no more thinking involved, please configure the settings in this dang smart phone of mine  |
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Post by squeeze on Oct 20, 2014 20:21:19 GMT -5
its turning into a mindless world where you don't have to think. just push a button. If you think there's no more thinking involved, please configure the settings in this dang smart phone of mine That stuff seems hard for us, but ask a 12 year old to do it, who grew up with all this technology. The local schools no longer have woodshop/metalshop classes. They have been replaced with computer classes |
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Post by ET on Oct 21, 2014 7:02:13 GMT -5
And the beat goes on.
This morning I wanted to try and connect to my email account through my cell phone so that in the future when I travel I don’t need a computer terminal to do my email checks. Well I managed it on my first go around and now have that capability. In a way I feel proud of this accomplishment on my own.
I already have acquired internet access so I can follow what’s happening on this message board.
Even though I won’t use all the capabilities of my cell phone I’m almost to a point of being able to achieve what I want from all it has to offer.
In a way it feels like being welcomed to the 21st century at my own pace.
Ed
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Post by rambler on Oct 21, 2014 8:02:24 GMT -5
And the beat goes on. This morning I wanted to try and connect to my email account through my cell phone so that in the future when I travel I don’t need a computer terminal to do my email checks. Well I managed it on my first go around and now have that capability. In a way I feel proud of this accomplishment on my own. I already have acquired internet access so I can follow what’s happening on this message board. Even though I won’t use all the capabilities of my cell phone I’m almost to a point of being able to achieve what I want from all it has to offer. In a way it feels like being welcomed to the 21st century at my own pace. Ed Did you go with android or macintrash?? |
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Post by ET on Oct 21, 2014 8:41:40 GMT -5
My cell phone is a Samsung Rugby-LTE and believe it is an android. Reason for choosing this phone is for its ruggedness and will still work if it is exposed to rain outdoors. I paid cash for the phone offered by Bell so no committed or locked in contract was required. So far I’m happy with the cell phone and service. When I’m home I’m dependent on my land line phone and computer for communicating. My cell phone gets shut off when I’m home. Last winter we had a bad storm that knocked out power and phone service and having a cell phone to stay in touch was comforting in a way in case emergency assistance was required. I have tried using the touch pad keyboard and find it awkward with my big fingers. I can see why the younger generation has developed their own dialect and need to brush up on that to simplify usage of full words. Maybe Rosetta Stone can help with learning a new language.  Just kidding. Ed |
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Post by rambler on Oct 21, 2014 8:47:59 GMT -5
My cell phone is a Samsung Rugby-LTE and believe it is an android. Good choice |
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Post by ET on Oct 22, 2014 5:25:06 GMT -5
Just thought I would add 1-more post concerning today’s cell phone technology.
I have pretty well reached a point for what I want to learn but have one more area yet to explore. That area is GPS navigation. Don’t know if this is limited to road travel or will also allow off road travel?
During my lifetime it’s always been road maps and topographical maps with the aid of a compass. A handheld GPS is normally used to find my location for a starting point on a map before proceeding with a compass should I get disorientated in a new area.
Since the day of Star Trek and Dick Tracy communication has advanced tremendously forward. What was once fantasy or fictional has come to life. If employed properly it is seen as beneficial IMO. If misused like texting while driving it can be a one way ticket to the grave. As for me I intend to live a little longer and enjoy what the 21st century has yet to reveal.
Ed
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Post by rambler on Oct 22, 2014 6:59:17 GMT -5
GPS has opened up a whole new outdoor experience for me. Weather it be hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling or just out on a walk. Nice to know exactly where one is at and going. I used to have a really nice high end Garmin but it fell out of my pocket on a 4-wheel trip. Never get a GPS or a wallet in camo color |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 22:13:53 GMT -5
Ed
Its only going to get better and more user friendly...I am a cave man on a phone....I just can't deal with a small screen and touchscreen keyboard....I guess a tablet is more my style...
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Post by ET on Oct 25, 2014 7:58:08 GMT -5
Sml Know what you mean about touch typing on a cell phone. Today’s technology seems about electronic push buttons. Heck some cell phones have voice activated dialing and soon texting may be done by voice activation if it hasn’t already. Even TV’s have many more capabilities than of yesterday. I wouldn’t be surprised if holographic viewing doesn’t appear one day. For now I guess its 3-D. Even bread making is done by a programmable machine. Though it’s good I still enjoy handmade better and will go out of my way to some bakeries that still apply this art. Today’s society is run by electronic technology and we just have to tag along at a moderate level that requires learning. At least the grey matter between the ears gets some active exercising. Ed |
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Post by rambler on Oct 25, 2014 8:20:51 GMT -5
Holograph is here and so is voice text.
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Post by ET on Oct 25, 2014 8:45:22 GMT -5
Holograph is here and so is voice text. I guess I'm already behind the times again. Ed |
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Post by rambler on Oct 25, 2014 8:57:01 GMT -5
Holograph is here and so is voice text. I guess I'm already behind the times again. Ed That new Samsung you have should have voice/text capabilities |
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Post by ET on Oct 25, 2014 10:21:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up. When I have some free time I’ll have to look deeper into it. I think what is more unsettling is when something sits under my nose and I didn’t see it or know about it.  Ed |
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Post by ET on Oct 26, 2014 9:13:03 GMT -5
Hey Rambler You are absolutely right about the voice text messaging as I have stumbled across it. It is not found in the tutorial that I have tried to follow. Also I have learned how to jump back and forth for correction with key board if necessary. Right now this is just amazing to me.  Attachments was a piece of cake like emails. Again thanks for the heads up on that one for another step forward with my learning. Even old dogs can learn new tricks when properly guided.  Ed |
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Post by rambler on Oct 26, 2014 10:00:11 GMT -5
Everything on your phone should have a 'hands-free' mode or operation. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, it has all that stuff as well but it's a pain because sometimes it can't differentiate names that sound similar and it's slow and it asks too many questions prior to just doing what I want. But it has a large screen and does everything a lap top does only it's smaller.
Soon all states and maybe it's already this way in Canada, will require hands free in cars.
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Post by ET on Oct 26, 2014 11:10:10 GMT -5
Everything on your phone should have a 'hands-free' mode or operation. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, it has all that stuff as well but it's a pain because sometimes it can't differentiate names that sound similar and it's slow and it asks too many questions prior to just doing what I want. But it has a large screen and does everything a lap top does only it's smaller. Soon all states and maybe it's already this way in Canada, will require hands free in cars. Here in Ontario Canada it is illegal to operate a hand held device while driving. Some people still do even with a hefty fine. Not sure if any points on your license are lost and don't plan to find out. People that do use their cell phone while driving scare me as much as drunk drivers from actually witnessing a few events involving cell phones. If I spot someone doing this while driving I tend to put some space between me and them. With what you have informed me of I am now looking for voice dialing by name calling. I know that exists as I've seen it demonstrated by others but don't know about my cell phone. The quest to learn continues. Ed |
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Post by rambler on Oct 26, 2014 11:25:58 GMT -5
The voice command/dialing by name definitely exists and is an integral part of being totally hands free. Now, if you don't already, you need to get a Bluetooth headset. May I suggest what I have? It is by Plantronics, the PT Legend. A little pricey but every comfortable, the product is excellent as is the customer service. Mine stopped working, (which was totally my fault, another story), but they replaced it free with next day delivery. NO questions asked. It has about a 40-50 meter range with 7 hours of talk time. Then if you really want to keep up with the kids get a set of Beats ear buds and start jamming |
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Post by ET on Oct 26, 2014 13:47:38 GMT -5
Rambler
Thanks for the suggestion but with my current financial situation I’ll think I’ll pass for now.
Not into jamming as I like to keep my senses alive for possible danger especially in the work force or traveling on streets. Being an introvert I also enjoy quiet moments.
For now I’ll pause on some additional learning to allow what I’ve learned to sink in by applying it. Compared to what I knew a few weeks ago and what I know now has been a good strive forward.
Again thanks for your help with my stride forward in a weak area.
Ed
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Post by rambler on Oct 26, 2014 14:52:33 GMT -5
Just kiddin' on the jammin' thing lol
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Post by ET on Oct 26, 2014 15:48:50 GMT -5
No problem had to test out this voice capability on the board thanks for the invite on that one.
Ed
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Post by ET on Oct 26, 2014 16:02:01 GMT -5
No problem had to test out this voice capability on the board thanks for the invite on that one. Ed Okay I had to clean it up with the keyboard but it works. So not can I only read the board now I know I can reply as well. Ed |
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Post by ET on Nov 2, 2014 7:13:50 GMT -5
Hey Rambler Guess I lucked into a voice feature with my Rugby-LTE that doesn’t require a blue tooth headset but is compatible should I decide to go this route. Not really crazy about wearing an ear piece for communicating. Finally found the proper operating manual for my cell phone, 182-pages long. It was under my nose before I realized it was there. What surprises me more is how many different models one manufacturer makes and having the right manual. There are a lot of functions I probably won’t use but there are a good number I hope to learn about. Conference calling is one of them. In my line of work there are times when I have to communicate with two different people almost simultaneously and getting them all on the same page would be nice to avoid confusion about how a job spec needs to be done. With mobility I can do this at the site location. What I do enjoy having is the capability of taking a picture and adding it to a text or email with explanation involving what is happening. It can get frustrating explaining to someone the difficulty of doing what they want verbally and a picture quickly simplifies or clarifies this. It’s kind of ironic that at one time I felt a cell phone was an unnecessary invasion of privacy or unnecessary interruption and was at first reluctant to get on the band wagon. I now realize I have control to deal with the 2 previous mentions if I desire. Now seeing the usefulness of a cell phone in certain applications I have a different mindset and welcome it as an asset. The one feature I really need to learn is how to quickly turn call forwarding off/on. When I’m home I turn off my cell phone so anyone trying to reach me by cell will be redirected to my land line. As the cell phone is being treated as a tool when necessary I shouldn’t ever develop Nomophobia. Ed |
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Post by rambler on Nov 2, 2014 8:07:15 GMT -5
My little step daughters have that syndrome to the extreme. It got so bad at our house during the holidays I bought a cell signal blocker and you'd have thought I took oxygen away from them. It was awesome.
Leave it to the Brits to come with a name for it.
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Post by ET on Nov 2, 2014 8:56:24 GMT -5
My little step daughters have that syndrome to the extreme. It got so bad at our house during the holidays I bought a cell signal blocker and you'd have thought I took oxygen away from them. It was awesome. Leave it to the Brits to come with a name for it. Like your style of getting your point across without having to raise your voice. I bet it got their attention in more ways than one. Ed |
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Post by rambler on Nov 2, 2014 9:05:16 GMT -5
They couldn't figure it out. I told my wife which was a mistake. She didn't see the humor in 'my style". Course she can't understand my fascination with this smokeless MZ craze I've been on for the past year.
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Post by ET on Nov 2, 2014 13:11:12 GMT -5
Course she can't understand my fascination with this smokeless MZ craze I've been on for the past year. Funny you mentioning about your wife’s response for your fascination with SML. My old lady had roughly the same attitude when I got into SML. She used to comment (complain) about wasn’t small game hunting enough to satisfy my love for the outdoors and now had to devote so much time to SML. With the SML I brought home a good quantity of meat 95% of the time. Now that I haven’t hunted with the SML for a few years I get when are you going to get out again because store bought meat is so darn expensive now. Never thought I would hear those words of encouragement to get my butt out there hunting from this source. Maybe next year. Ed |
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