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As people age, it becomes more difficult for them to adapt. Adult learners are usually moved to find out about something new because they are looking to solve a problem. This is especially true in the area of technology. Cell phones and wireless networking are considered worth the time required to learn their operation, but older adults in particular become impatient with what they view as 'frivolous' change. However, changes are inevitable, and adults will probably need to learn new technologies from time to time. When these technologies are designed poorly, they create problems for learners of all ages. To cope with the stress associated with modern technology, some guidance is required, and there are numerous websites that can help adult learners make their way through the technology maze. Some useful and informative technology sites include HowStuffWorks, eHow, CNET How-To, PCWOrld.com Information Centers, and Annoyances.org. No one can predict the future, but it will be different from the present. Librarians, who traditionally love order and control in their world, often become upset because the constantly changing technology environment makes it difficult for them to find information. Library websites should offer information with accessible and attractive design, but too often this is not the case because of a lack of time, training, and budget.
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