It is interesting how turning points in technology sneak up on us. I used to carry around a thumb drive with files on it – articles and books I was working on, student assignments, as well as any files I might need to shuttle between work and home on a given day.
When I began using Dropbox, I still kept the thumb drive with me. It took a while until I began to trust the new system, and a little longer to realize how incredibly convenient it was to have files automatically update on whatever computer I was working on.
A few weeks ago, I put the thumb drive in a safe place and stopped carrying it around with me.
What technological turning points have you experienced recently? Which ones are you still hoping will come about soon?
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