Me and my tech

Aisha Baker on the tech she can’t live without

AISHA BAKER PARNELL is a fashion and lifestyle blogger, digital marketer and social influencer. She couldn’t choose a favourite, so we chatted to her about both her Lenovo laptop and iphone 6. – LUMK A NOFEMELE

LENOVO YOGA LAPTOP

Why do you love your Lenovo Yoga so much? Flexibility is really important to me, since my life is so packed with things to do. I love the Lenovo Yoga because it can easily transform from a laptop to a tablet. I use it for pretty much everything, especially cooking. since I can turn it into a teepee shape, which makes it way easier to read recipes from. As a writer/blogger, what about this laptop makes it ideal for your work? We spend a lot of time writing and corresponding with fans, so a PC is a crucial part of that process. Secondary to that, I spend 80 per cent of my time researching new concepts and ideas using various platforms. This really makes the tablet mode so attractive. I love having everything all in one device. How long have you had your laptop? I started collaborating with Microsoft last November and I have had the laptop since. What edge does this laptop have over those you’ve used in the past? Definitely the user interface. Windows 10 is really easy to use and navigate, for a variety of reasons. Many people don’t know that I use Microsoft Office to do a lot of my admin. Surprisingly, bloggers are business owners! We are often our own accountants and marketing team. I use Office to run spreadsheets and develop proposals on Powerpoint.

IPHONE 6

What are some of the things that you do on your iphone 6 that help you in your career? I love the camera and editing apps. Even though I can use Photoshop and Lightroom on my PC, what’s the point when I can do everything on my phone? My phone makes social media posting more creative and true to my visual aesthetic. How long have you had your iphone 6? I have had it for 24 months. I will be upgrading soon and I look forward to the improved device. Would you say that this is a must-have gadget for blogger like yourself? Definitely. The camera is great and you could essential run an entire blog on the device. What edge would you say your iphone 6 has over other phones you’ve used in the past? I have been an iphone user for so long that I couldn’t imagine using any other cell device.