It's 2020, and we can't have nice things because of the pandemic -- at least not all of the nice things the world has to offer. The coronavirus outbreak has made some surprising revelations about life and allowed us to reflect on the things that matter.
As it turns out, the most essential tech boils down to just a few basic things:
- A stable internet connection to be always updated;
- Communication tools to stay in touch with friends and family;
- Entertainment to help keep us sane; and
- Computing devices to access everything listed above.
That's all that matters. The virus, surprisingly, helped weed out the excess things in life.
It's hard to imagine life without the internet, but to enjoy every inch of it, you'll need a fast and stable connection. However, not a lot of people actually enjoy investing in tools that will help better their connection.
Frugality, albeit a noble trait, isn't the best idea when it comes to maintaining your internet infrastructure. Always ask for the best -- if your speeds are sluggish, ask your provider about it or consider upgrading your router.
Due to quarantine guidelines and lockdowns, we're forced to distance ourselves from the people closest to our hearts. It's all temporary, but the lack of end in sight doesn't make the word "temporary" comforting.
Now is a good time to decide which communication tools work best for our needs, one that each member of the family will find easy to access, especially the elderly. Always choose apps that offer the best kind of security you need online.
As for entertainment, the internet never runs out of choices. There's YouTube, Netflix, and a whole lot of options that will keep you occupied and entertained. However, we'll all have to make use of lower-quality formats so we can all use the internet without breaking it.
COVID-19 has also highlighted how important our smartphones and computers are. These machines help us perform our jobs, grocery shopping, paying utility bills, and a whole lot more. For this reason, it's important to invest in devices that would last until you can save up enough to buy new ones.
All the rest, like your foldable smartphone, smart lights, automatic garage, smart speaker, and robot vacuum -- they're nice to have, but they're not essentials. It's a good idea to keep it minimal these days.
If you belong to the 1%, good for you. You can buy every piece of tech the world produces. But remember: prioritize the essentials and keep them stable. You'll need it now and in the future.
