Read this blog. I will try to point you to the direction of IT paradigm for end users. For you, I know that sound, video, graphics and productivity is the main areas that are useful. That is the direction that I will try to steer towards. Also, some of us want to have net presence. Having a facebook account is one way. So is having your own website - one that reflects 'YOU'.. or your own blog.
So Which Direction Are We Heading?
The sky. Or more specifically, into the Cloud. Let me explain. Imagine this - there is nothing on your computer except your Internet browser and you have a very good Internet connection. Everything you do, is on your browser. Your documents, spreadsheet, editing your graphics, sound mixing, photo sharing and the list goes on. (Almost) Nothing is installed on your computer - no software. Everything is done from and on the Internet. The 'Cloud' is the Internet because on network diagrams, the Internet is usually symbolised by a cloud.
What Does that Translate to for Me?
Everytime you think of doing something, say, creating a mind-map, don't ask yourself: 'What software do I need to install?'. Ask: 'Which site provides me with a website that I can create mind-maps and edit it directly in my Internet browser?'. Then go to a search engine (Yahoo. Google etc) and search. Here's one such example: http://www.mindmeister.com/content/product. No installations needed. Just the Internet. Extrapolate this to all other things you do: text documents, spreadsheets, budget tracking, project management, record keeping etc. - all in a similar fashion. No installations needed. Just a browser and a good Internet connection. That is the direction for you.
Here's an exercise: Download a video from Youtube in this fashion.
Here's another: Record your PC screen with your voice and share it with your friends.
Remember, no installations, except maybe Flash player. You need it for Youtube anyway, and for a gazillion other sites.
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