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title: 722 – Picking The Right Tech
description: Join us for WELSTech 722 where we talk about tech decision making which will stand the test of time. We also share details on an upcoming webinar on the topic of mental health, a great invention to manage the cords in your computer bag, scanning and organizing Google-style, and Sallie’s latest hardware addition. The discussion […]
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# [722 – Picking The Right Tech](https://welstech.wels.org/2024/04/15/722-picking-the-right-tech)

 Written by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper) | Apr 15, 2024 10:03:29 AM

Join us for WELSTech 722 where we talk about tech decision making which will stand the test of time. We also share details on an upcoming webinar on the topic of mental health, a great invention to manage the cords in your computer bag, scanning and organizing Google-style, and Sallie’s latest hardware addition.

[https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_722.mp3](https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_722.mp3)

Podcast: [Download](https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_722.mp3) (Duration: 42:31 — 58.4MB)

### The discussion

Tech that lasts – Martin and Sallie share considerations which should be part of technology decisions, and, spoiler alert, cost isn’t at the top of the list. It is helpful to have some experience with technology on your side as you evaluate potential tools, but your selections shouldn’t necessarily be the tech-lover’s dream if that means they are too complex for the average user. Examples of “Swiss army knife” tools which have stood the test of time for Martin and Sallie include [Trello](https://trello.com/) and [Google Slides](https://www.google.com/slides/about/).

### Ministry resources

[Register for the upcoming Women’s Ministry webinar](https://wels.net/serving-you/christian-life/womens-ministry/womens-ministry-webinars/) – (mis) Understanding Mental Health happening May 2 at 7 pm

### Picks of the week

- [GRID-IT! Organizer](https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/7EFD517B-E8CD-49C6-B7F0-D65541F4D356?ingress=0&visitId=a76dd9fb-8f53-4ed0-afa6-f6b9816b4619) by Cocoon
- [Scan documents with Google Drive](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/3145835?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1)

### Community feedback & events

- [Before you die, decide who gets access to your online accounts and digital files](https://www.komando.com/kims-column/online-accounts-and-digital-files-will/805823/)
- From [WELS Intersections Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/welsintersections) 
    - Incentivize contact cards
    - [Top streaming cameras](https://churchleaders.com/ministry-tech-leaders/365058-broadcasting-church-services.html/2)
- [5 Gallon Electric Drinking Portable Water Dispenser](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y4D3P1J)

### Next time

Tune in for time boxing!

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