Technical Writing, Gadgets and Me

Most of what I've learned about computers, mobile devices, electronic and other geeky gadgetry, I've learned the hard way. I read manuals, researching or ask those who know more than me. While it gets the job done, it can be a bit of chasing your tail to get something figured out.

I've always helped my family and friends with technical problems, and I even worked as a tech support agent for an cable internet service provider. So offering advice or fixing a problem, it is a familiar thing for me. I enjoy doing it. I'm not afraid to say "I'm not sure about how to fix that.", and I'm great at researching these types of technical topics.

When I started writing, I gravitated towards that "geek" genre. I like sharing what I know to someone who needs help. I try and keep up with the latest technology and gadgetry, even though what's "new" today is an antiquity in six months. My style varies with my subject matter, and I'm as comfortable throwing down with those steeped in the latest lingo as those who still think construction when hearing a conversation about "Windows."

In the beginning...

Since I was little, I've been fascinated with all things technical. And given how far back this goes, that's really saying something! The first computer I ever messed with was a Tandy 80 from Radio Shack. Sure, that's really dating myself, but to be fair, I was twelve. I typed in programs in Basic that I found in the back of computer magazines. Hours, upon hours, of typing so I could play Pong. We saved files to a cassette recorder. Wow, was I excited when we got a Commodore-64. These were the days before eight year old kids walked around with BlackBerrys and even the bag phone was only a sci-fi fantasy.

I cut my teeth on the technical age. I grew up through an era of 8-tracks to iPods. And I love it all. If it's shinier, faster, recently upgraded its OS or just released a new version - - I want to know about it. I enjoy writing about technology, gadgetry and overall geekdom, because I love all that it has to offer. When I started as a writer, I gravitated immediately to my passion for this subject matter. I'm the girl whose family and friends call to ask about the virus on their computer or what is a good digital camera to buy. I embrace it all with welcoming arms.

Hi. My name is Trela Raleigh; I'm a Techaholic and proud of it.