Welcome in to TPN Weekly #94. We hope you enjoy the podcast as we venture down the road of tech, leading us in so many directions. As the domestic economy continues to struggle, where does that leave us as tech users and consumers? This week, we discuss how to use technology to our benefit in a sluggish and slow economy. Yes, we spend plenty of money on our tech gadgets. So, let’s use the tools and resources we have right in from of us and keep a little bit more of our hard earned money in our wallets. Check out the simple tips and tricks that we can all use. Finally, we dive into the discussion of things that have gone away due to technology advancement and innovation. We offer up our thoughts on the topic. We truly hope you enjoy this week’s TPN Weekly podcast and hope that you continue to ride...the waves of tech.

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Using technology in a bad economy

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Job searching

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Smart phone for gas price searching

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Hybrid autos

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Business innovation and start-ups

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Entertainment

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Bounce ideas around on social sites

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Health apps in the home

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Shopping online for deals & coupon codes

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Subscribe the blogs rather than buying books

Things which have gone away due to technology

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Winding a watch

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Floppy disks

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String tensioned car radios

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Manual TV channel selection

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Sports timing

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