Telephone books -
Thick telephone books were once our go-to source for finding phone numbers and businesses in our local area.
Floppy disks -
These fragile, square wonders carried our school projects and early computer games. We've come a long way from those humble beginnings.
VHS tapes -
Rewinding and watching our favorite movies on VHS tapes was a ritual. They might be obsolete, but they hold a special place in our hearts!
Fax machines -
Fax machines were once crucial for document transmission, but today they're a relic of a bygone era in the age of digital communication.
Flip phones -
Flipping open your phone to answer calls felt so satisfying! These compact devices were all the rage before the era of smartphones.
Landlines -
The reliability of landline phones made them essential in the 2000s, and they were our lifeline before the era of mobile cell phones.
Manual Rolodexes -
Organizing contacts with physical Rolodexes seems like an ancient practice now, but they were a staple of office organization back in the day.
Pagers -
Before smartphones, pagers were the must-have communication devices for staying in touch on the go. They're a symbol of a simpler time.
Side-swept bangs -
Side-swept bangs were all the rage in the early 2000s, but the upkeep and constant need for readjustment were a hairstyling headache we're happy to have left behind.
iPods -
The iconic iPod revolutionized how we carried and listened to music, making it a must-have accessory of the early 2000s.