Introduction

Hello All,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading my first of many posts. I hope that this blog can help you, not only in picking out the correct hardware and software that you will need when setting up a home office, but also guide you through the rights and wrongs of the components of a home office.

When I first started Stinson Technology, I had a hope to reach as many people as possible and help them with the new trends of technology that keeps coming. It seems like each time you buy the "newest" product, a newer, better model comes out and your new piece of technology seems obsolete.

Technology has come a long way from a simple MS-DOS computer to what we have now. An abundance of people are starting their own businesses because of the ease of access to different hardware and software. With "everything" on the internet now a days it seems like the easiest way is to just do a Google search. But how can you be certain that what you are searching for is correct? Or even, if the information that appears to you is accurate. Take Wikipedia for example. That is an open source website that anyone can contribute to the content on it. Anyone can create a page, update any page, and add any information. The information does not need to even be accurate! The best commercial to ever hit TV was "...everything on the Internet is true." Then a "French model comes and takes her on a date. (Link: Everything on the Internet is true)

With the Internet came a stream of information that was accessible by billions of people. With the invention of the smart phone, everyone could have easy access to that information when ever they want/need it. The smart phone is a great tool if you are pressed for information, but users have fallen away from using their smart phone for just a phone. The philosophy around the smart phone was to have everyone connected, at all times. With new applications coming for the phones, they are now multipurpose. Now, the phone is a tool to keep your kids happy while you shop, or pass time while in a meeting, check emails, playing games, chatting, voice calling, video calling... the list goes on and on.

Enough of a rant about basic technology. Everyone knows what a computer is, what a smart phone is, and what the Internet is, but some thing I hope that you, as a reader of this blog, take away is that every piece of hardware is different. You will want to try before you buy. Do not make any decisions based on how cool something looks, or just because it is the next best thing. Have your hands on it in the store, read reviews of that piece of electronics you are purchasing. If it is a big purchase, like a new computer or phone, then you will want to choose what is best for you. My hope is to guide you through and make the decision a little easier. Planning and preparing can help big time if you are unsure of what is right for you.

Some things to consider will be included within my next blog post. This was an introduction to my blog. I am open to constructive criticism and also willing to help with steering you in the right direction. Feel free to contact me.

Thanks,
Dan Stinson
d.e.stinson1@gmail.com
C.E.O. of Stinson Technology