Cleaning out the contents accumulated over years in our family’s home has not only brought back memories it has made me ask several questions.
The latest question being is there a use for old encyclopedias? Funny what gets you started thinking isn’t it?
Well, of course the replacement for old encyclopedias is the internet. So, I started researching. Did you know that Encyclopedia Britannica’s 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was the last printed edition? Since 2011 it has been published exclusively as an online encyclopedia. That makes old printed editions virtually worthless.
There was a big advantage to printed versions, however. Using them didn’t make you subject to computer viruses and hackers! Using the online versions leaves you open to that kind of stuff.
Modern life is fundamentally intertwined with the internet. Nearly every daily task now has opportunity for online integration, and most everyone owns multiple devices, including laptops, phones, tablets, smart watches, smart TVs and more. The more accounts and devices you have online, the greater the potential is for criminals to access your personal information and take advantage of you.
Online safety is important no matter your age or life stage, but there are particular concerns for certain vulnerable groups like children, teenagers and…
