Do you ever feel like you’re using technology without even knowing it? You’re not alone. Many of the top IT tools are ones that we use every day without realizing it. From your smartphone to your favorite search engine, these tools play a big role in our lives. In this blog post, we will discuss five of the most common IT tools and how they are used by everyday people!
Smartphones:
Chances are, you’re reading this blog post on your smartphone. Smartphones are one of the most common IT tools and are used by billions of people around the world. Whether you’re using it to stay connected with friends and family or to get work done, your smartphone is a powerful tool that helps you stay connected and productive.
Whether you like Androids or iPhones they can both be tremendous time savers in daily life and beyond. They help with work tasks and everyday tasks as simple as creating a grocery list. How often do you find yourself looking down for help from your “smartphone” daily? Feel like you cannot live without it? Well, you are not alone!
Search Engines:
When you need to find information quickly, you turn to a search engine. Search engines are designed to help you find the information you need in a matter of seconds. Google is the most popular search engine in the world and processes billions of searches every day. Many don’t think twice about how many searches they perform each day. Start to count, you might be surprised how many times you utilize a search engine each day.
It doesn’t stop at Google and Bing. Did you know that YouTube is a giant search engine? It is the second largest search engine only followed only by Google itself. Think of how many YouTube videos someone consumes each day!
Anti-Virus Software:
If you have a computer, chances are you have anti-virus software installed. Anti-virus software is designed to protect your computer from malware and viruses. It runs in the background of your computer and scans your files for any malicious content. If it finds anything, it will either quarantine or delete the file to keep your computer safe. Most have anti-virus solutions installed on all their devices including phones, computers, and tablets, especially if they serve a dual purpose of work and personal use.
Email:
Email is one of the most commonly used IT tools and is an essential part of our lives. Whether you’re sending a professional email to a client or catching up with a friend, email allows us to stay connected with the people we care about.
Many thought email would have died out many years ago with the advents of text messaging and other popular communication methods such as video calls etc. The fact is email is still going strong and most use it every day. Business users with managed services such as office 365 and google workspace utilize it as a primary source of communication under many circumstances.
Cloud Storage:
Cloud storage is a newer IT tool that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Cloud storage allows us to store our files and data online, so we can access them from anywhere in the world. This is especially helpful for people who work remotely or travel often.
Many cell phone providers have gone to a cloud backup solution to store phone numbers and images etc. to be able to transfer them from phone to phone in the event of a failure or upgrade. Gone are the days of SD card transfers. It makes your data more secure and accessible from multiple devices.
These are just a few of the most common IT tools that we use every day. While we may not realize it, these tools play a big role in our lives and help us stay connected and productive. What other IT tools do you use every day?
