TAKE CONTROL OF TECHNOLOGY BEFORE IT TAKES CONTROL OF YOU

New book explains how to take full advantage of all the gizmos and gadgets in your life

Houston, TX -- Do you feel clueless when it comes to technology? Does your car clock run an hour fast because you dont know how to reset it? Have you ever missed your favorite T.V. show because you couldnt figure out how to program your VCR? Dont worry; youre not alone. The fact is that technology is everywhere, infiltrating every area of our lives and changing almost as rapidly as the weather. Although it can be intimidating at times, it is important to remember that the purpose of technology is to make life easier, not more difficult. We simply need to understand technology well enough to take full advantage of its capabilities.

In his new book, Taming Technology: You Can Control The Beast (Cameo Publications, $15.95, ISBN 0-9715739-6-4), technology expert Brian Nichelson shows readers how to grasp the reins of technology and take control of the so-called beast" before it takes control of them. Filled with helpful advice and real-life scenarios, Taming Technology takes a complex subject and makes it simple, helping readers overcome their fears and frustrations and discover their personal technology learning strategy so that they can take full advantage of the technology at hand.

Drawing on over two decades of research and experience, Nichelson reveals three technology maxims that, when applied, will give readers the knowledge they need to successfully handle any technology challenges they may face. He explains that 1) technology is simpler than it looks; 2) humans are behind all technology; and 3) all technology is interconnected. Once readers realize and understand these principles, they will be able to put technology in the proper context, determine which technology is right for them, and use it to maximize their productivity. With the information and resources Nichelson provides, readers will be well on their way to reducing the amount of technology-related stress in their lives.

Brian Nichelson is an expert in the field of technology and has been bridging the gap between technology and people for over 25 years. As Founder and Executive Director of TechMatters Institute, Mr. Nichelson helps organizations create implementation and learning strategies that enable users to actually use the technology at hand.

For more information or a review copy of Taming Technology: You Can Control The Beast, please call 1-866-372-2636 or send an e-mail to paula@cameopublications.com.