How Can I Survive a Job that Makes Me Use Outdated Technology?

Did this headline make you think of your library? If so, Lifehacker’s advice is pretty sound as usual.

Dear Lifehacker,
I just got a new job and everything’s great so far, but when I got my laptop I discovered it’s an ancient hand-me-down from another employee! Even worse, it’s Windows XP! I asked about getting my work email on my phone, and they said they could get me a BlackBerry, since they don’t support iPhones or Android yet. Help, I feel like I’ve gone back in time!

Sincerely,
Time Warped

Dear Time Warped,
Boy do I feel your pain. I used to work at a company very much like the one you described. “New” really meant “someone higher up had the budget for new hardware, so you get their old gear.” Everyone was using Windows XP long after Windows 7 had been released. Technically, the only mobile devices the company supported were old BlackBerry devices—not even the new ones. It’s a serious pain, and it takes a bite out of your productivity. Luckily, there are some easy and harmless (and some not-so-harmless) ways around corporate IT policies that are stuck in the past. Here are some tips.

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