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[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Often, the problem is that the "new, labour saving, wonderful" app is devised by someone who knoews it inside out. That forgets that manybusers are mnot so faniliar, and so have problems.

A system that only functions on Windows 10 is useless to anyone using Windows 7, linux or somethingb else, , let alone those who do not have a computer of any sort..

(We don't require a new ncar buyer to be nfamilar with the cross hatch angle of the bore, or the wall pressure of the p[iston rings of the internal combustion engine; , or the inductance of the motor or frequencty of the PWM, battery chemistry of an elctric car. )

Yes, a fully paid up Luddite, happy ti nuse cash, thous or enen pen and paper.

Having been given a variety of drugs where the side effects were worse than the affliction nthat they were supposed to cure, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" has long been my watchword.

Just 'cos it's new does not necessarilky mean that bit is better; possibly more profitable.

Howard

[HowiParticipant @howi]

Posted by Peter G. Shaw on 24/05/2023 19:40:20:

Howi,

Do we accept the 'benefits' of smart tv's? It isn't that long ago that there was something of a furore when it was discovered that one brand of smart tv, was actually listening all the time. And if it was listening, then what is it sending back home.

Why should we have to give up privacy just to take advantage of something modern?

Peter G. Shaw

Hi Peter

there are millions of smart devices all over the world what government/entity has the resources to monitor them?

paranoia is not an excuse noit to use smart devices.

I have googles equivalent of Alexa and it in daily use providing radio reception via internet and providing a rolling display of photos of grandchilkdren and places we have been to.

what is not to like?

As we get older we become grumpier due to the fact we realise our time is shortening, stop grumping and enjoy what time we have left, technology is there to help, dismiss it and you only lose out.

that's my theory anyway

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