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Remember back in the day when there were multiple different cellphone manufacturers and each came with their own charging cables? Man those were the days! Can you recall the very first cellphone you owned? Mine was a Samsung Glide, I got back in 2011. I didn’t have a cellphone until I got my first job and I was 20 years old. I wanted a Motorola Razr phone in high school but my parents couldn’t afford it. I used that Glide until 2013, when I got my first smart phone which was a Galaxy S2.

I can remember some years ago when flash drives was the trend of the day when it comes to portable tech devices. Almost everyone uses it to save data but now, it seems all that have died down.

Do you still own a flash drive?

When it comes to my most social media app, it's definitely going to be Snapchat. As a man, I think it's so wrong to be using the app because for what purpose? Looking beautiful like a doll is a thing for women not men.

Do you have the most hated social media app for you?

Password managers have been gaining popularity for some time now. Some even claim that they can never be breached and that your passwords are 100% secure. I don't believe that, but I haven't done any research on it. Also, what happens if you lose your password for your password manager?

I still think that the best password manager is my physical notebook. It's not online and it cannot be accessed without my permission.

Do you use a password manager? If you do, which one? Do you have any concerns over the security?

Paid VPN softwares offers more features and more secure IP addresses unlike free VPN softwares. It's said that free VPN softwares leak your IP address and also steal your data.

Do you go for free or paid VPN softwares?

Digital privacy is now a serious issue and that's where VPN comes in to help internet users protect their privacy to some extent.

Do you make use of VPN? Do you think they're worth it?

Not sure if anyone banks with Monzo in UK but there Perks offer YouTube premium. Such a godsend not seeing ads 😂

Which one would be your choice if Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max is presented to you?

Why would you choose one?

I've never been banned on Facebook or even suspended for any reason. I don't post so much on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. It's why I don't see my account being banned unless it's by mistake.

Have you been on social media sites?

Have your account been banned on Reddit? I have and I believe I was banned in error. I've tried to appealed many times but never got any response.

Did you ever get your Reddit account ban lifted?

Do you have any experience of your smartphone being hacked? I've never experienced it and can't imagine how to stop it. Hackers are the biggest threat in cybersecurity.

Have your phone been hacked?

For many of us, it's our phone. Yes, because the phone can do everything from work to entertainment to communication. But some people would choose their laptop, especially for the workaholics that is typing all day. For me, it's the phone. What is yours?

Air fryers have become incredibly popular, with many people choosing them as a supposedly healthier alternative to traditional deep frying. But does that automatically make air-fried food healthier? Using less oil can reduce the amount of added fat and calories in some dishes, but the healthiness still depends heavily on what you're cooking and how you're preparing it. Air-frying heavily processed foods doesn't suddenly make them healthy.

Do you play video games? Which one are you a fan of, Xbox or PlayStation, regardless of the gen?

What are some features of today’s web that you think will disappear in the next 5 years?

I think traditional passwords will be one of the first things to become obsolete. Biometrics are going to replace them, and it’s way more secure. CAPTCHA puzzles are going to go away as well, I think behind the scenes checks will finally set us free from them.

For me, I think Chrome is the king. It is fast and very compatible with almost everything, but Google track your every move like you are a criminal. Also, Firefox is great when it comes to privacy. I can go on and on. So, which one do you prefer?

Social media has become a major part of everyday life, especially for younger people. But concerns about online safety, cyberbullying, privacy, addictive design, and exposure to inappropriate content have led to calls for stricter age limits.

Some believe platforms should set a strict minimum age of 16 and actually enforce it. They argue that younger teenagers may not be ready to deal with the pressures and risks that come with social media. Should social media be strictly 16+, or should younger teenagers be allowed to use it with stronger protections and parental involvement?

My internet habits have gotten better with time and I know what to click on and what to avoid. Generally, I don't need an additional antivirus software, I just need some common sense to avoid scams and phishing links. Anyway, Windows has an integrated software that should be enough for the average user.

If you have an additional antivirus software, what is it? Are you happy with it?

I know some people who always rush to get the new iPhone as soon as it drops every year. But there aren't such big changes or improvements to justify upgrading every year. It's only worth it, in my opinion, every 4 to 5 years. This way, you'll feel happier about your new device, and you'll have saved a good amount of money.

So, tell us about your upgrade pattern. How often do you get a new phone?

Over the years, I have had both desktop PC's and also laptops, and I will admit, I do love having the mobility and being able to be anywhere in my home and still being able to work with a laptop, but a desktop is also something I do like as well, especially since they are easier to upgrade if you need to.

Do you prefer a laptop or a desktop PC? What is the reason for your choice?

Do you think it's bad to spend too much time on the internet? Why or why not?

With AI the price of RAM has skyrocketed these past few years. RAM is now the most expensive component when it comes to computers, and because RAM prices continue to go up game consoles are now more expensive than they were when they first released six years ago. This generation of games is the only one where game consoles have gone up in price as time goes on because in the past the parts to make the consoles would go down in price. I hope one day RAM prices will get better, I don’t think it will be any time soon. Or do you think that RAM will continue to go up in price as AI improves?

What is your favorite app that you use on your smart phone? Why is that your favorite? How often do you use it?

When it comes to how much time I spend on the internet, I would say it is anything from 6 - 8 hours a day, sometimes more if I have more to do.

How much time would you say you spend on the internet per day? Would you say it is too much, too little, or just enough for you?

I realize in the year of 2026, most people probably use their Smart Phones to work and surf (aka goof off), but I'm old school. I still prefer sitting down in my comfy gaming chair on my desktop PC with my multiple monitors (that I don't use most of the time...)

I find that it's much easier for me to creatively write using my full sized keyboard than it is to use my phone, even with Speech to Text technology. The words just don't flow on to the page when I'm not using my keyboard. Anwyay, what tech do you prefer to use?