Hi everyone! As some of you may know, I’m Logan, Tyler’s better half and partner in crime. While Tyler and I both love technology, we had two very different introductions to technology. My first memory of using any type of computer was playing Math Blaster in elementary (which I will have you know is still around ) and did not get a personal computer until middle school. To continue that trend I did not have a cell phone until college and got my first smart phone just before we got married six years ago. My first “real” tech purchase was just after graduating with my teaching degree when I bought my first iPad, a second generation, which I still use on a daily basis. I’ve used it in many different ways from integrating it into my classroom, creating mobile websites, using it to apply for teaching jobs (yes I did take it to apply for teaching jobs on our honeymoon)…and of course Pinterest, Netflix and some photo editing, which is what it is mainly used for now. Changing career fields, I still use technology daily but now I have an IT department that has my work computer locked down like Fort Knox. Most days I don’t have many issues. Other days my lovely friends in IT hear from me constantly. Gotta love technology! In our home Tyler and I have a great balance when it comes to technology. He’s the true tech nerd and I am more of the creative cheap ass techie. Coming from my teaching background I was used to trying to make something from nothing and on a minimal budget. While Tyler on the other hand will spare no expense if it is something that he truly wants…and usually plots out weeks or months in advance. I now find myself becoming less picky about my technology, as long as it works I’m usually ok with it. However, I am very possessive of my iPhone. My prior phone took a swim in the potty thanks to our sour patch kid, Ellie. Basically everything is on my phone and I feel lost without it…but sometimes its nice to flip that do not disturb button and be off the “grid” for a while. As you may have read from Tyler’s post we have integrated many different types of technology into our home. Some of it I love, other pieces I have no clue how it works. I tend to learn the necessities to skate by, while Tyler studies the manuals, researches online, and obsesses constantly even after we have made a purchase. I use my techie-ness for more creative pursuits. In the last several years I have fell in love with fonts and how to download free ones for projects I may be working on. Photography is also a passion of mine but I usually don’t take the time to pursue it regularly. Again in my thrifty fashion, I use the standard photo editing on my computer and try to take an ordinary picture and spice it up a bit. Our main goal is to provide insights, new ideas, and meaningful discussions on how to use technology and give suggestions on how to do this affordably. We have found many resources that are either expensive or wordy and speak far above our knowledge base and are extremely hard to understand. So welcome! Make sure to follow our Facebook page and be sure to post any questions or topics you wish to explore further!
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AuthorI am an everyday person who has a passion for technology. I am not a technology guru but rather a everyday user of technology. #techwithtyler is focused on technology that is used by everyday non tech people. I hope to pass along my knowledge to help you better live with and through todays technology. Archives
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