Technology that you avoid

System

dipsomaniac wrote: »

strangely enough it was a post just above yours & the one you quoted but that could have just been coincidense

I didn’t mention Apple as it was irrelevant. Apps, websites and so called wall gardens that the person mentioned is across the board of other platforms and manufacturers.

System

GunJack wrote: »

In response to a very good post, you chose to post this tripe?? I don't use apps for anything I can do in a browser either - less data collection going on (if you use the right browser) and less need for gazillions of storage space on the device.

michaels points were accurate and relevant....if you've been so brainwashed that you have to "app" everything, you're just feeding the data-consuming trolls more than you should...

See post #48 & #49

GunJack

john22 wrote: »

Apps that just mirror what the website does is lazy app design.

I’d rather use the bbc website on my iPad. but then use the bbc app on my phone because of the smaller screen size and to be able to use one handed when on the move.

I do banking on my iPhone and i would rather do it through the banking app than the website on the phone. First off I do not need to log in using any of my passwords I just launch the app and I’m into my account. It’s a lot faster navigating through the app to pay for things than doing it through the website. hmmm... security.....

I use the train to travel and using the app I can check the times of trains within two taps. You can’t do that on the website err...yes you can

I edit images using photo editing apps which you can’t do on a website.

I play certain game apps that you can’t do on a website.

I use mapping apps to find places and give direction which you can’t do on the website

I use Instagram app to upload images and look at images. You can’t upload on the web and not as fast when browsing.

I have messaging apps which I can’t use on a website.

I use a planning and to do list app that you can’t do on a website.

I have an app to tell me what song is playing within one tap which you can’t do on the website.

Sounds like you're a data-eater's ideal consumer... do you have no sense of your own personal privacy??

EssexExile

I've managed to avoid the electric chair - so far.

System

GunJack wrote: »

Sounds like you're a data-eater's ideal consumer... do you have no sense of your own personal privacy??

There is no security issue with using the banking app like that as the banks have approved it.

I have no idea what you mean personal privacy but I will just run with it.

Ok so I'm giving up my personal privacy to my bank by using their banking app and what does that mean when I use their website for banking?

I use the lightroom app to edit my pictures but I'm giving up my personal privacy to them but when I use the lightroom software on my computer what I'm I doing there.

Erm I play games on my phone but thats giving up personal privacy just like any other gaming platform?

Giving up privacy using messaging apps just like back in the day of AOL chat, yahoo chat?

I use the BBC news app and putting myself more at risk because I'm not using the website?

Apps is applications that can bring the user value in pleasure, productivity and creativity. I have found apps that help me in all these categories which results in 95% of my time spent on my device to be app related.

Also please note these phone devices are computers in your hand and as such just as powerful as a so called pc. I look at all these devices as tools to help me in life. I don't buy them to sit and look at them and worry about my privacy. Like anything in life you way up the pros and cons before you make decisions,. Life has risk but I'd rather be positive in my outlook towards new tech and embrace it.

RumRat

Each individual will have some sort of thought about what personal privacy is, whatever that thought may be the traditional idea of privacy is long dead.
If you have a smart phone, car, passport, bus pass, loyalty card etc then your 'Privacy' is already breached.
We live in a country with a right wing Government that, if not opposed, would harvest more data than Google could hope to gain.
Anyone with a Facebook account or similar, gives up their privacy quite happily, but, still complain about anonymised data they've heard is collected about their online habits.
Using a banking app doesn't mean your personal finances are public knowledge, but, they are known still by your bank, as it ever was.
Checking a rail app won't tell people anymore than the phone call to the station used to divulge.
I doubt anyone really gives up their 'Privacy' to anyone, however, using the internet is not 'Private' in the traditional sense.
Giving up this idea that everything you do is private, facilitates convenience in an increasingly online world.
There are ways to ensure a more complete anonymity online, but, that is for individuals to decide whether they want to go to the trouble or are really not bothered that someone knows they were looking at cheap Begonias.

motorguy

Robotic vacuum cleaners?

We've one that sets off at 03:00 in the morning and hoovers up our kitchen / snug area then makes his way back when his batteries are low and recharges himself. Handy when you've a Golden Retriever.

I'd have a robotic lawn mower but my FIL cuts ours so no need currently.

coffeehound

EssexExile wrote: »

I've managed to avoid the electric chair - so far.

That reminds me of another one: electric seats in cars. All that extra weight and complexity will not be used by many owners. That said, for some people it might be of value.

And another thing: the drive towards cordless everything, like hoovers, lawn-mowers, shavers, clippers, door-bells, irons, etc.

Not the robot vacuum cleaners as they are genuinely useful, but everyday vacuums having a cord works fine in most instances.

Shavers with a cord are fine in most instances, but it's now near-impossible to buy one that isn't rechargeable.

Batteries are rubbish as their capacity starts to decline from day one. Also they are very much not environmentally friendly. Of course, the manufacturers are promoting them though because by including batteries, they are building-in life-limiting technology, at extra cost, and marketing it to us as must-have functionality.

mrochester

I tend to avoid products and services that display the letter 'G' on them. Surveillance capitalism needs to die.

silverwhistle

I think the verb 'avoid' is a bit too active for my views. Does it fill a real need is nearer the mark, so household automation, to take one example, is just something I have no neeed for.

In a previous job I was a fairly bad systems/business analyst, and there was the odd minor implementation where I felt like writing in the management summary that the end results could be more cheaply achieved with some pencils and a few pads of paper. That's an exaggeration obviously, but you get the idea.

I've never owned a colour TV, more through inertia than avoidance. My B&W one gave up the ghost and not being awash with money back when interest rates on my mortgage were 15% I didn't immediately get another and then found I had no major desire for one.The internet came along, US Robotics modems gradually got faster , and there were more interesting things to do than watch TV.


Apps can be useful but I keep numbers down and was very reluctant to get a few of them after reading some terms and conditions, but maps, weather, tide times, train times and the like are all incredibly useful. Finance I do online via a desktop, again as I have no need for mobile banking.



I'm surprised a few have mentioned solar panels: mine have taken away any concern for fuel bills and have been very effective.