Hello world,
I'm having problems getting comfortable with technology, so I'm going to break down my situation for you; maybe you can straighten me out.
Been a computer geek/whiz forever.
Fix computers/technology for a living (virus removal, iphone screens, business networks, public wifi, etc).
Have so many computers; 3 custom built windows 10 machines, 2 iMacs, 2 iPads, 1 smartphone (Moto X 2013), a Moto 360 (which I never wear), Google Glass (which I never wear), Surface Pro 3, Surface SUR40..
I use Google for most of my services; my phone system is centered around Google Voice, I have groups of people use G+ to communicate with me so I don't have to conform to their communication preferences, have people trained to use Hangouts to message me. All phone calls automatically go to voicemail, unless they're from my Dad/Mom/sister. Loathe being interrupted to answer phone calls, wherever I am, whenever anyone feels like tugging on my leash.
Basically, I have a complicated relationship with technology, and thatcomplication has led me into a complete state of fragmentation; a variety of devices laying around, collecting dust, and no cohesion when it comes to the things that I actually need the computer to be able to do for me.. Usernames and passwords to everything, everywhere. No central file storage.....
I want to get rid of everything and start over, and I'm trying to figure out which hardware I should focus on... Any ideas?
Should I give Apple another shot? I'm building a mesh wifi network in my community, so I'd be able to stay connected to things with just an Apple watch, develop a couple apps for different functionalities that I'd like to have, use my 27" iMac as my main computer, use my iPad around the house, sell everything else.. Life inside the Apple bubble looks pretty nice. Touch ID, Apple Pay, LoJack, etc.
Should I commit to Windows? I want a wearable, but the Band sucks; can't use it on wifi only. the next Band is coming out, which may allow me to roam on wifi networks without another device in my pocket, but I'd have to adopt Skype as my primary comm system.. I'm comfortable on Windows, but the new stuff has changed so much.. Basic things that should work, like plugging in an Xbox Kinect and expecting Windows Hello to unlock my computer when it sees my face, don't work, and I'm getting tired of waiting for them to work. My Google services integrate well into Windows.. I like having built my own computer.. I've got this big SUR40 table that I don't use at all.. Maybe I could use that as my main PC?
I could go Google? I already use Google for most of my services.. Could install Chromium on my PC, but it lacks Hangouts support (or I could buy a ChromeBox). I could get rid of all my Apple/Microsoft stuff and get a Nexus or G Pad tablet? I could give Glass another shot, and have all my messages/connection attempts go there.. My Moto X is alright, but I'm on a rural carrier that hasn't rolled out the Lollipop update, so I can't customize my launch phrase... If I get a G Pad, will be able to issue commands to Google without touching the device? I am looking forward to Project ARA.. Sounds like I'm a bit partial to Google..
Should I recruit a team of Android developers, develop my own technology, and launch a stealth startup? I've been to ten hackathons, won my last two, judging/mentoring at MHacks this year, coach a few young iOS/Android/Windows devs, know people.
So lost.
I'm having problems getting comfortable with technology, so I'm going to break down my situation for you; maybe you can straighten me out.
Been a computer geek/whiz forever.
Fix computers/technology for a living (virus removal, iphone screens, business networks, public wifi, etc).
Have so many computers; 3 custom built windows 10 machines, 2 iMacs, 2 iPads, 1 smartphone (Moto X 2013), a Moto 360 (which I never wear), Google Glass (which I never wear), Surface Pro 3, Surface SUR40..
I use Google for most of my services; my phone system is centered around Google Voice, I have groups of people use G+ to communicate with me so I don't have to conform to their communication preferences, have people trained to use Hangouts to message me. All phone calls automatically go to voicemail, unless they're from my Dad/Mom/sister. Loathe being interrupted to answer phone calls, wherever I am, whenever anyone feels like tugging on my leash.
Basically, I have a complicated relationship with technology, and thatcomplication has led me into a complete state of fragmentation; a variety of devices laying around, collecting dust, and no cohesion when it comes to the things that I actually need the computer to be able to do for me.. Usernames and passwords to everything, everywhere. No central file storage.....
I want to get rid of everything and start over, and I'm trying to figure out which hardware I should focus on... Any ideas?
Should I give Apple another shot? I'm building a mesh wifi network in my community, so I'd be able to stay connected to things with just an Apple watch, develop a couple apps for different functionalities that I'd like to have, use my 27" iMac as my main computer, use my iPad around the house, sell everything else.. Life inside the Apple bubble looks pretty nice. Touch ID, Apple Pay, LoJack, etc.
Should I commit to Windows? I want a wearable, but the Band sucks; can't use it on wifi only. the next Band is coming out, which may allow me to roam on wifi networks without another device in my pocket, but I'd have to adopt Skype as my primary comm system.. I'm comfortable on Windows, but the new stuff has changed so much.. Basic things that should work, like plugging in an Xbox Kinect and expecting Windows Hello to unlock my computer when it sees my face, don't work, and I'm getting tired of waiting for them to work. My Google services integrate well into Windows.. I like having built my own computer.. I've got this big SUR40 table that I don't use at all.. Maybe I could use that as my main PC?
I could go Google? I already use Google for most of my services.. Could install Chromium on my PC, but it lacks Hangouts support (or I could buy a ChromeBox). I could get rid of all my Apple/Microsoft stuff and get a Nexus or G Pad tablet? I could give Glass another shot, and have all my messages/connection attempts go there.. My Moto X is alright, but I'm on a rural carrier that hasn't rolled out the Lollipop update, so I can't customize my launch phrase... If I get a G Pad, will be able to issue commands to Google without touching the device? I am looking forward to Project ARA.. Sounds like I'm a bit partial to Google..
Should I recruit a team of Android developers, develop my own technology, and launch a stealth startup? I've been to ten hackathons, won my last two, judging/mentoring at MHacks this year, coach a few young iOS/Android/Windows devs, know people.
So lost.
