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Laptops: A blessing or a curse?
Chanpory Rith | Oct 8 2007
When I got my first laptop, I loved the exhilarating freedom of whipping it out anytime I "needed" it. No matter where I am, I could work on a project, balance a budget, or play a video game. Years later, despite its "convenience", I'm dangerously married to my laptop. It's with me virtually everywhere. On the bus, at work, at home, in bed. And yes, it even goes with me to the toilet--the perfect time for multi-tasking, right? According to my estimate, I spend twice as much time looking at an LCD screen than high-definition reality. My laptop, supposedly handy, is now just an easy excuse to work (or procrastinate) at any time, all the time. I need help, and it's time for an intervention. Do you have an unhealthy marriage with your laptop? Have you switched back to desktops? How have you coped? Please share. 43 Comments
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 Another Option Not Yet MentionedSubmitted by cbowler on October 8, 2007 - 2:46pm.
And a cheaper one. Instead of buying a desktop PC, or buying peripherals for your laptop, why not get rid of that wireless router and replace it with it's old fashioned wired cousin? I found that buying a laptop didn't change the way I spent my time at home, but the wireless router sure did. All of the situations you describe at home (in bed, in the washroom) can easily be solved by keeping your access point limited to one or two areas of your abode. It's a great convenience to able to watch games on Sunday and watch my fantasy team at the same time from the comfort of the couch, but the cost usually comes at the expense of my family. » POSTED IN:
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