A majority of Americans now view being a 'tech geek' as a compliment, with many expressing a desire to improve their tech skills. The document includes a quiz to assess one's tech savviness, categorizing individuals into 'tech bleak', 'tech weak', and 'tech geek' based on their scores. Additionally, statistics highlight differences in tech interest and knowledge between men and women.

1. HOW TECH SAVVY
ARE YOU?The label of “tech geek” is no longer an insult – in fact, a
majority of Americans today consider it a compliment.
New data from Crucial.com reveals that a majority of
Americans want to be more tech savvy
(including 81 percent of men and 74 percent of women).
Give yourself one point
for each of the following statements that applies to you:
YES
NOI know how to change a
printer’s toner cartridge.
I’ve saved money as a
result of my ability to
troubleshoot computer
problems.
I am interested in the
latest IT innovations.
My in-laws have asked
for my help in fixing
their computer.
I know what “DRAM”
stands for.
I know what the S in
“HTTPS” stands for.
I know what “URL”
stands for.
0-2 POINTS:
TECH BLEAK
Whether you shy away from
technology out of disinterest or
incompetence, your limited skills
can impact your ability to carry
out tasks at work successfully.
Enlist a friend or family member to
point you towards some guides to
technology and you’ll be on your
way to achieving tech savviness.
3-5 POINTS:
TECH WEAK
Although you’re not hopeless when
it comes to technology, there is
certainly room for improvement.
Resolve to actively bolster your
technology skills in 2015.
6-7 POINTS:
TECH GEEK
When it comes to technology, you
are a certified pro. Others turn to
you for troubleshooting help and
you are happy to oblige. Don’t
become too comfortable with your
tech skills, however, as technology
is always advancing and it is
important to remain up-to-date.
TECHNOLOGY ACRONYM CHEAT SHEET
DRAM
DYNAMIC RANDOM
ACCESS MEMORY
URL
UNIFORM RESOURCE
LOCATOR
HTTPS
HYPERTEXT TRANSFER
PROTOCOL SECURE
YES
NO
63% OF MEN DO 52% OF WOMEN DO NOT
60% OF WOMEN THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE TECH SAVVY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAVING MONEY
YES
NO
69% OF MEN ARE INTERESTED, AS OPPOSED TO ONLY 49% OF WOMEN
YES
NO
45% OF PEOPLE SAY YES OR LIKELY
YES
NO
49% OF WOMEN DO NOT KNOW
YES
NO
28% OF AMERICANS DO NOT KNOW
YES
NO
30% OF AMERICANS DO NOT KNOW