My computer is my life. Yes, that’s a bold statement but almost everything I do is tied to this one electronic. I know some people are tied to their phones or their cars but for me, my computer is everything.
My personal computer is also my work computer. It’s relatively new and still under the Apple store warranty so when the track pad started to act weird, I made an appointment with the Genius Bar to get it fixed. The Genius takes a look and finally convinces me to back up my data (smart!) and tells me the repair will take anywhere from one to four days (what?!?)
I can survive a weekend without my computer, I’ll plan ahead but four days could mean two full work days without a computer or access to important documents and information that I need. Sure, it’s all backed up now but I need to have the computer to access it.
I do have a Samsung Netbook (with a missing “M” on the keyboard) so I will have some access and my lovely iPhone functions almost like a Netbook. I won’t be without any access but I will be a challenge to be computer free for up to four days.
This is such a difficult decision. Do I bring in my computer on Friday after work and hope that it only takes until Sunday or do I just deal with a slightly less than perfect track pad? Addiction and separation anxiety is clearly how computer companies keep people from getting their products fixed. This is going to be touch…
