a technological breakthrough

Those who know me know that I am a very surface computer user.  Technology is a tool I appreciate but I don't necessarily excel in setting up programs. But tonight I can declare success, at least in one area.  I was given a "fitbit" for Christmas,  This is a nifty little wristband that, as I wear it, will record how many steps I take in a day, how many calories I burn, sleep patterns and, probably, how much change I have in my pocket, although I haven't verified that one yet.  But, the success came tonight, when finally, after messing about with this off and on for three days, I finally have synced my fitbit with my computer so I can see all the wonderful information it's recording.  Syncing it involved using the wireless sync dongle ( I swear that's the real name) that was in the package with my fitbit and its charging cord.  I had no idea what the dongle was, it's a little 3/4 inch square piece of metal and plastic, until I got to the place in the setup instructions where it said "Plug in the wireless sync dongle." and, happily, included a picture.  I'm so glad I didn't throw it away. Tomorrow I will work on downloading information.