These are the nostalgic technology struggles that only 90s kids will understand
These are the nostalgic technology struggles that only 90s kids will understand
Iphones, iPads and the voice controlled Amazon Echo have become staples of everyone's day-to-day existence - but life before the sophisticated devices was a very different story.
A collection of photos compiled by Go Social - depicting the technology struggles that every child born in the 90s can relate -to is sweeping the web, and one look will have you feeling nostalgic.
From the power of floppy disks and Encarta to the daily strains of Limewire and MSN Messenger' - these images will certainly leave the kids of today counting their blessings.
The daily strain of getting disconnected from the Internet when someone else in the house was using the landline.
The daily strain of getting disconnected from the Internet when someone else in the house was using the landline.
Long before sophisticated smartphones with front cameras designed for capturing the perfect selfie, using a digital camera with a blinding flash in the mirror was the only way to capture an 'outfit of the day' snap
Long before sophisticated smartphones with front cameras designed for capturing the perfect selfie, using a digital camera with a blinding flash in the mirror was the only way to capture an 'outfit of the day' snap. Photo / theogsb.com
MSN Messenger!
MSN Messenger!
Everyone will relate to the strains of your mouse breaking and having to pop it open and give it a clean. Or, worse yet, discover the reason it isn't working is because someone has stolen your mouse ball.
Everyone will relate to the strains of your mouse breaking and having to pop it open and give it a clean. Or, worse yet, discover the reason it isn't working is because someone has stolen your mouse ball. Photo / webpage.pace.edu
Remember this? Most people have a generic iPhone ringtone these days but back in the day, you'd have to record your favourite song to set it as your ring tone
Remember this? Most people have a generic iPhone ringtone these days but back in the day, you'd have to record your favourite song to set it as your ring tone. Photo / Twitter
Limewire: As well as infecting your computer with all sorts of viruses, there was nothing worse than waiting two days for your favourite song to download only to discover it was a cover version.
The joys of Limewire: As well as infecting your computer with all sorts of viruses, there was nothing worse than waiting two days for your favourite song to download only to discover it was a cover version. Photo / Limewire
Fashion faux pas: Long before iPods and iPhones, a giant Discman was the only way to listen to your favourite tunes on the go - but it wasn't the most practical of devices.
Fashion faux pas: Long before iPods and iPhones, a giant Discman was the only way to listen to your favourite tunes on the go - but it wasn't the most practical of devices. Photo / Twitter
How annoying: The single quickest way to annoy someone virtually was to send a cheeky nudge - or ten.
How annoying: The single quickest way to annoy someone virtually was to send a cheeky nudge - or ten. Photo /rhysmossom.com
The source of all wisdom: Your computer knew absolutely nothing until you installed this fountain of knowledge.
The source of all wisdom: Your computer knew absolutely nothing until you installed this fountain of knowledge. Photo / 90skids.com
Room for one more? Anyone who wanted to play Playstation with more than one friend will be well acquainted with this device.
Room for one more? Anyone who wanted to play Playstation with more than one friend will be well acquainted with this device.
