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Yes, I Am Technically Inept

Apparently I’m not smarter than my smart devices

Remember when you were smarter than your TV?
Bill Kalmar
Thu, 02/08/2018 - 12:01
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The other day I observed a person locking his car with a key. When’s the last time you saw that? What with remote lock and unlock and key fobs, keys are a thing of the past. 

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