A geek is no longer the sad guy that sits in the front of the classroom, brings the teacher apples and does everyone’s homework. Those day are gone, as now being called a geek is something a bit more trendy and is considered to something of a compliment.

Let’s look at the way that things have unfolded in the last few years. There are so many records of people (as described above) and that is now the employer of all the guys that would not do their own homework, so I am sure that Bill Gates or Steve Jobs are rather happy with the way that things turned out in the end.

Even though the term may not be that derogatory anymore, ‘geeks’ still tend to keep together with blogs, forums, websites, and a constant update for the list of toys for the ‘geek community’.

We have complied a check list of ways to indentify a geek:

1. You know you are a geek when you buy a new gadget just for the thrill of it.
2. you prefer talking to people via the internet or text because you claim that it is easier.
3. You remember web addresses faster than phone numbers or physical addresses.
4. When you have more e-mail addresses than you really need.
5. When the value of your gadgets are more than that of your car.
6. You have spare commuter and cellphone parts laying around your home
7. You always have a flash drive in your pocket.
8. When you are the one person that your family and friends turn to for computer and internet help.
9. If you have ever used a really simple password and thought that it was genius (e.g. 12345)
10. You own the latest iPhone and you are amazed at all the cool features, ALL THE TIME.

Though this is not a cast in stone indication, if you said yes or nodded at most of these then it is time to wake up to the reality and embrace your inner geek.  Or if you need any further convincing or would like a second opinion, click here

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