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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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 Close, but maybe too close?Submitted by Chanpory on October 10, 2007 - 7:42am.
Kevin, I think you're getting at the root of the problem—computer addiction. Leaving the house is great, but if the laptop's with you, it's just too tempting to check email, browse Craigslist, or play scrabble on Facebook. You're essentially dating your computer. How do you avoid the temptation of using your laptop when you're out and about? » POSTED IN:
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