I am the owner of a new computer, which means I’m frustrated. The new computer has a lot going for it; namely, it’s fast, sleek, and light. At the same time, it has a mind of its own and thinks it knows me better than I know me. I resent this, since I’m not one to take orders from others lightly. Especially electronic orders.
My old computer went by the name “Kim,” but I’m refusing to name my new computer. I’ve decided I don’t want to anthropomorphize inanimate objects, even if I have to read error messages from them. I doubt naming this computer would fix that problem.
Tomorrow my tech guy returns for the third time to see if he and my un-named computer can become more compatible. I want the scroll function on the keypad disabled; I want the font size in my emails reduced; I want automatic restarts also disabled. I want to be in charge.
So be aware Microsoft, NOD, Mozy, and all you other programs out there. I may have a computer that works at the speed of light, but I choose to work at a speed I’m more comfortable with. Probably the speed of turtle. Or maybe a speeding turtle.
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