Do You Like Computers?

Dear Vala, I would be lost without mine. I have 2 more laptops here, one has a problem that is hiding from me and there are times I want to throw it out the window. Then I think I might need it one day and here I go again, trying to figure out the problem with it. The other one has no workable USB ports, and I have major problems using that little thingy that moves the arrow. The one that I use now was given to me as a gift from a wonderful man that I lost in June of 2013, so it will never leave.

l love it that us older folks can have fun with these too.
 

I enjoy having access to computers, they've made many things very convenient and I've often times thought, I'm not sure how I'd get along without it now, but, lately, I've been rethinking that a bit. I've always been an informations junkie and fared quite well using what was available via the library and other sources, not sure I'd fall through the cracks if I revert to those sources. Though I'm not likely to do a hard experiment to find out. :D

Having access to information on the net, I've taught myself all kinds of things, so far, not once have I had to take my pc in for repairs even when I've thought this old machine was finally down for the count and even comcast told me I had a problem that needed to be fixed by a pro. Hmph. Knock on wood, this old thing is still kicking after all the abuse it's been through physically and verbally. I keep promising to replace, update and so on, but, we'll see, maybe next year it will be time to retire this one, though I've truly grown quite fond of how she just keeps on ticking.
 
April, I know just what you mean. I went to laptops when my feet and legs gave out on me; I'm in bed about 80% of the time. I don't like it at all, but that's what I deal with until I can get a power chair and get out of this building for a bit. No, I don't want pity from anyone, I'm still alive and kicking and am happy with that.
 

I get how you feel Leotie, I'm in a chair most of the time, I even sleep in a reclining chair, I can no longer sleep in a bed. But I'm off my feet most of the time, I get it. I'll probably at some point update to a tablet or some such thing, but for now, my desktop suits me fine since, I'm homebound most of the time due to health issues. I force myself to participate in activities, but pay a price after, though most of the time, it's worth the pain I know I will endure later. No need for pity here either. I rarely talk about the pain when I mention the activities I participate in, I just go do what needs to be done on the days my body lets me do it, but there are days, when I'm not able to will the body to do much more than turn a few inches for hours at a time.

Anyhoo, when you think of how many people don't get out, for various reasons, it reminds you how much a computer can be a great asset and have improved the lives of some in allowing them access to the outside world when they don't often have an opportunity to get out for human interaction.

I hope you get that chair soon so you'll be able to enjoy some days on the outside of you building on your own terms.
 
My activities include writing poetry, and thinking about writing a book. My son keeps urging me to do that, but I don't think anyone would believe a pure southern woman that spent 9 years behind the wheel of a cab in NYC or worked on high class cars in AZ. It was all fun to me, and if my body would let me, I'd still be working at one or the other of those jobs. Having done work like that this being stuck inside all the time is no fun at all. But, with this computer, I can meet good people like you!
 
Should I start from childhood or when life got interesting in my early 20's? Some of the things I can remember make me wonder how I made it to 66. I met Neil Diamond and George Maharis when I lived in Atlanta, and when George told me who he was, I called him a liar and to prove it. He showed me his drivers license! I had such a crush on Neil that when he smiled and said hello, all I could do was stammer and stutter. He laughed at me. Also met Billy Joe Royal down there.

I think I will try and start on that book. It will give me something to do.
 
Well, first, how about taking this over to Diaries and starting out there writing tidbits down seeing what feedback you might get from other here. It really does sound like you have a lot to offer in way of a story to tell.
 
The computer has been a terrible influence on my need for "instant gratification". The boyfriend will ask "what was the name of the actor who was in that movie about the plane crash?" and MAN! I have to go look it up immediately. And looking up one thing leads to another and another and another and before you know it, I've been on for two hours and am a million miles away from where I started. I've had withdrawal symptoms when we are traveling and up in the mountains with no wi-fi for a week or two at a time.
 
jujube I am the same way. I was watching Centennial on the TV and saw a young actor that I should know, but couldn't place. I paused the movie to google it. It was a very young Mark Harmon of NCIS. It really bugs me if I don't find out. While watching Centennial there was an Indian named Jake, I saw him in the Jesse Stone movie and had to google him also. I also google myths and that was really, really interesting. Betsy Ross did not make the first flag, Edison did not invent the light bulb, he just improved it. When the flag went up on island of okinawa, it was put up by 2 men not 5. It goes on and on.
 
I know what you mean! I spent 4 days in the hospital last November and had my computer, but couldn't get anyone to hook it up for me. If my legs ad been a little more limber, I would have chewed my toenails off.
 
I got my first computer, a Commodore VIC20, back around 1983. I've been hooked ever since. I made the switch from PCs to Apple Macintosh computers in 2007. My life has been so much easier since then.
 
My first computer, about 1980. Was a Sinclair ZX81. 1k of memory! A monochrome output to a TV. It rewrote the entire screen every time you entered a new character!

I then went through a Commodore phase, first with Commodore 64, then an Amiga 500 then a 1200. I used those extensively for video titling.

My first, and all subsequent PC's were self builds used mainly for desktop publishing and non-linear video editing. I did have a small foray into Mac, but found that they weren't as good as a PC for the two aforementioned tasks. So my latest and current PC boasts a quadcore CPU and a 2tb SSD.

In answer to the original question. I suspect like most folk. I couldn't imagine life without one now.
 
I went from the VIC20 to the C64, C128, and then off to an Atari 520ST (kind of a mistake). After that, it was home-brew computers till I went for the first Macintosh in 2007. Macs have done just about everything I want, and done the job much better than PCs.

My only hesitation is with 3d Art. I use DAZ Studio. The current trend is to use the nVidia video cards to do much of the visual work. Apple doesn't think most Mac users want the ability to upgrade all their components. That's the only reason I'm thinking I might want to build a PC specifically designed to handle DAZ Studio. Even then I can't help remembering using Windows is like slogging through Hell.
 
I have been using DAZ Studio since the beginning. The problem is that you really need a more powerful computer with at least 4GB of video RAM to handle the iRay rendering.
 
Started in 1988 with a Windows XT. I remember using DOS batch files to get things running. Luckily I had a CPA friend who helped me with those. It had a very small monitor with amber on black screen. I remember playing Tetris on it more than doing much productive. Was fun though!
 
Except for one of those customer service computer terminals in 1988, I didn't use a computer until 1990. Bought my own in 1992. An IBM. Bought a Mac (can't recall the model) in 1995 and had that until I moved abroad in 2000. Husband used PC's so I've been using those ever since. Using my Chromebook most of the time now and not my PC. Or I use my Samsung smartphone.

Husband has been using computers since the 70's. Had one of those Apples which now belongs in a museum.
 

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