Have you ever looked at the computer keyboard and wondered: Who invented this and why are the letters in this specific order?
Well, I looked it up on Wikipedia and learned that the specific layout of the letters of our alphabet on a computer keyboard that we use today was actually first put into use back in 1873 on the Sholes And Glidden typewriter. The patent was sold to E. Remington And Sons, who refined the layout in 1878 into the pattern we utilize today. This specific layout of letters has been referred to as “QWERTY” down through the years.
Comedian Orny Adams thinks the computer keyboard layout makes absolutely no sense. Even though I learned how to use QWERTY back in high school on a manual typewriter, I have to agree with him. I think I even asked my typewriter teacher why the letters were not in alphabetical order. That question did not help my grade. And now, with the advent of smart phones, many of us type with just our thumbs or index finger without using all of our fingers on a typical computer keyboard. Yet, those letters are still laid out in the QWERTY design.
And how often do we actually hand-write anything anymore? Not very often. You’ll enjoy Orny Adams’ comedic take on these topics.
I love comedy. I really admire the talent of great stand-up comics. I think what they do is incredible. On the radio, I do what I do in a closed-door studio. I never see the audience. Stand-up comedians have to make people laugh while they are looking them right in the eye. It’s do or die. It takes guts, and great comedic chops.
So, I thought I would share some great stand-up comedy with you every Monday. Why? Because it’s Monday! Everyone could use a good laugh on Monday. So, here we go with our next installment. Enjoy! (There are some naughty words so parental discretion is advised.)
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Must Have Tech Products For College Students
Sony WF-1000XM3 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds
It should go without saying, but sometimes you will need headphones in college. Whether it’s to prevent disrupting your room while you watch TV or just to listen to music on your walks across campus or while studying, having a good pair of headphones will be paramount. These Sony wireless earbuds are noise-canceling which makes them even more appealing because you can shut out any noise while you study.
Smart WiFi Router
Yes, your campus will most likely have WiFi, but honestly, it might get slow at times. Buying a WiFi router for yourself, and your roommates could make a huge difference while studying, streaming, etc. This one from Amazon also works with Alexa!
My Passport Ultra External Hard Drive
While, I don’t have this hard drive exactly, I do have a My Passport external hard drive in a similar model and I LOVE IT! If you’re going into any creative field where you need to house large video or audio files (like I did) an external hard drive is going to save your life more times you can count. This one is affordable, has large amounts of space, like up to 5 TBs or space, and comes in Mac or PC options depending on your computer. Overall, this is a great have and a really solid tech product for college students.
Wireless Computer Mouse
I truly do not know how I survived college only using my laptop’s trackpad for 3 years, but the minute I bought a wireless mouse the game changed. Now, I wasn’t lugging it to every class, but while I did homework and studying in the library a wireless mouse was so much better than the trackpad. This one from Logitech is really affordable, I’ve had mine for over 2 years and have had no issues.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (Pen Included)
If you’re a digital designer, you might be looking for something that is more tablet-like in addition to a laptop. Totally get that! This Samsung Galaxy tablet might be the right fit for you. It’s slim and lightweight so it can travel with you on the go very easily. It has a long-lasting battery that can allow you to stream for up to 12 hours and a quick charge USB-C port. And it comes with an S-Pen so you can do all the digital designing and creating you need right on the tablet itself.
Roku Express 4K+
How about some tech products for college students that may not be for class? I’m very partial to the Roku. I’ve had one for a few years now and I really like the ease of it. These are great for students because not only do they allow you to have multiple streaming service apps in one spot, but they also have some great content on their Roku channel. You can even access Roku channels through the app.
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