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interesting. the 'digital natives' are definitely not computer experts. They are 100% users and know how to work a phone/tablet , connect to app store, download apps and play them. They don't know too much about what is actually happening.

I've said it to my wife so many times now it is engrained in her... we are driving somewhere (live in midwest). she pulls up phone and tries to do something on internet. when it takes more then 3 seconds she is like ugh what is going on. I have to say, honey let me tell you what is happening. Your phone is sending signals up to outerspace, bouncing around and eventually some data makes it's way back to your phone. Patience young padawan learner!




Does her satellite phone connect to the local cell network when she's in a city? What phone is that?




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