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It is hard to imagine 10 years ago, computers were still relatively new to lower and middle income households. A Gateway computer from the 90's cost over 1,000 dollars. It had a big and bulky screen that had to be placed a few feet from the wall. America Online was the king of Internet service providers, came with only 4 screen names, and connected through a telephone line for a little over $20 dollars a month. Now, you place a wireless card in your portable laptop, and you can connect from a local coffee shop for free.

Computers and the Internet have created a digital world of knowledge and accessibility.

The Generation Gap
There are some who will always stay ahead of the curve with technology. There will be those, on the other hand, who constantly need a helping hand with emailing. It can be frustrating on either end of the scope. The baby boomers are taking the digital age head on.
Working as a part time assistant to a retired special events planner, I have helped her......

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