Can we keep up with the rapid pace of technology?

Plus, what's your biggest work stressor? ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [View in browser]( [Spiceworks]( Getting old doesn't have to mean you are a dinosaur. Look at me. I'm a literal dinosaur, but I manage to stay relevant by keeping tabs on the latest tech, never taking myself too seriously, and always looking for ways to keep it spicy. Enjoy this week's spicy picks, and don't ever let anyone say you're too old for tech. [SpiceRex]( [SpiceRex]( Spiceworks Community [How long until today's tech is too high tech for us?]( In the '80s, kids had to teach their parents how to set the clock on the VCR. In the '90s, kids were helping mom and dad create AOL accounts. Today, teens can broadcast themselves instantly, get food delivered without moving off the couch, and use their phones to start their cars. As we get older, there's the possibility that even the most tech-savvy among us will eventually be less knowledgeable about technology than younger generations. [Will You Ever Lose Touch?]( [You don't have to be a student to be in academia]( Two types of people come to mind when thinking about who you might find on a college campus: Students and professors. But there's more to an educational institution than teachers and learners. Staff may take a backseat to everyone else, but they still play an important role in keeping things buzzing. In his first post, Community member BryanC76 asks what it's like to work in academia and for people to share the pros and cons. [Sorry, no summers off »]( [Voice of IT]( [Stress. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.]( Stress is a fact of life. Sometimes it's avoidable. Other times, it's a necessary part of the process of getting from point A to point B. But you can't make an effort to reduce it if you don't recognize what's causing it. 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[Heists worth billions: sham bank accounts, secret online marketplaces and too little being done to stop it]( The Conversation Even though most Americans rely on credit cards for their daily purchases, checks are still a valid form of payment. And criminals have figured out that it's quite easy to steal them and deposit them into their own accounts. [Mullet competition returning to 2023 Indiana State Fair]( WRTV State fairs mean more than just concerts and carnival rides. They also include competitions, typically for livestock, agriculture, and, occasionally, a regional specialty. In July, the Indiana State Fair will host the USA Mullet Championship. [A brain injection filled with lab-grown neurons promises to cure epilepsy]( Interesting Engineering The use of brain surgery to nullify the effects of epilepsy carries its own risks that make it impractical for many patients. 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