How to Become More Tech-Savvy

In today’s world, it can be hard to keep up with the latest technological advancements. If you’re searching for ways to become more tech-savvy both professionally and personally, we have some helpful strategies for you to keep in mind.  

Create a Structured Learning Process 

So what's the best way to learn? The answer is that there is no one perfect way. Instead of searching for a perfect strategy, focus on creating a structured learning process that works for you and your goals. Every individual learns differently, so identifying what you want to learn and setting realistic goals can help you create a structured process that makes sense for you. 

Remember, it's great to be ambitious, but stay realistic. You don't need to know everything about technology; just enough so that it helps make your life and work easier and more productive in some way.  

Find Helpful Resources 

The internet is full of helpful resources for learning how to use new technology. YouTube has a lot of tutorials and guides that you can use as you learn about your devices, and the best part is that it's free! 

Searching for the tech tips you want to learn will yield many results on YouTube, so try searching with keywords like “how to format your hard drive” or “how to shut down Windows 10” if those terms are unclear or require more context. Once you find a video that seems helpful, be sure to focus and pay attention so you can take in as much information as possible. After watching the video once, keep the tab open and try to follow the steps in real-time. This will allow you to easily reference the tutorial if you get stuck or need assistance at any point.   

Never Stop Learning & Practicing 

Technology is constantly changing, and technology apps are always being developed. Take the time to learn new things, and try different applications as they become available. You'll find that there's always more you can do to improve your tech skills as well as your overall knowledge of technology. 

Check out this video to see how 3M utilizes technology and science to make a difference in everything they do.  

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