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On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:43:35 -0500, jmcquown >
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> On 2/1/2015 1:31 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:22:32 -0500, jmcquown >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I don't understand why a shopping list on a cell phone would *need* to
> >> sync with the computer. She's not carrying the computer with her to the
> >> store.

> >
> > The phone goes with me to the store. I prefer using a larger
> > keyboard, especially when adding more than one item to a list, so that
> > means I use the computer. The tablet is often with me in the kitchen
> > because I'm using a recipe that is either from the internet or from
> > the recipe folder that's stored on my Google Drive.... which syncs
> > with my computer too. In fact, all three devices sync. Change
> > something on one and I've changed it on all of them. I like that!
> > Funny how non-techie me can understand syncing and the advantages it
> > has for me better than a lot of old farts here who claim to be more
> > technologically savvy than I am.
> >

> I sure don't claim to be more tech savvy. I simply find it easier to
> write a list. I keep the list in a small spiral notebook which is in my
> purse (and my purse is always where I can find it). I add to it when I
> think of things I want to buy. No typing required. I don't have
> electronic devices all over the house. What works for you works for
> you, except when it doesn't. Paper and pen will always work.
>

You don't even use a cellphone, so what's the point of talking about
an app for one.

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