My dear daughter has been patiently helping me whenever she has the time, but I suspect she goes home and has a strong drink or two immediately after trying to teach this
I think I must have a strong aptitude for something, but it is positively for nothing having to do with computers. I am totally inept at understanding the jargon and/or operation. Strange warnings keep popping up on the screen threatening dire consequences if I fail to click the proper command. I have this vivid picture in my mind of making the wrong choice which will trigger a very loud explosion in the new computer accompanied by smoke leaking out of all sides of the monitor.
I finally learned tonight (well, maybe) how to download (or is it upload . . . see what I mean?) pictures from my camera into the computer. If I can successfully manage it, I'll post them tomorrow morning.
I truly am grateful that we were able to swing getting a new computer for both Papa Pea and me, but so far I'm not lovin' this new one. However, nobody ever said I wasn't stubborn so give me six months or so and I may feel comfortable with it.
Or not.
I am always asking my daughter and husband for help. So your not a lone.
ReplyDeleteMichelle - When your kids were toddlers, did you ever imagine you'd be asking them for help with all this technological stuff?
DeleteComputers...it's a love hate thing! ;)
ReplyDeletePatty - I don't mean to sound negative, but just now it's more of a hate thing for me!
DeleteHang in there, Mama Pea - after six months (or more) you'll love your new computer!
ReplyDeleteSusan - Is that a promise?
DeleteIf it is with Windows 8, it's no wonder. My parents just bought a new laptop because theirs crashed beyond repair, and they are having issues too. I haven't heard much good about it.
ReplyDeleteStephanie - We were advised against Windows 8 because it is so new and has so many bugs to be worked out. We've got Windows 7 and that's more than enough for me to handle!
DeleteYou're not alone. I can do the few things I know how to do and that's it! Before long, you'll be a pro (at what matters to you). You can do it!
ReplyDeleteI'll Call You Jane - Thanks for the encouragement. I think the main problem I'm encountering is that there is just SO MUCH more than I'm used to seeing and having to figure out on this new unit. I know I won't actually use 85% of it.
DeleteUgh, changing from one system to another is always so frustrating! All the new updates are can be so confusing. Thank goodness the delete button still works the same!
ReplyDeleteKatidids - Would you believe it took me a while to find the delete button?
DeleteEvery time any of the computer companies change something to make it easier - they DON'T ... I'm too stubborn to give in, but I say some not nice words while I'm learning.
ReplyDeleteIs there not a Birthday going on today??? Have a very Happy Day with lots of presents and hugs.
Yvette
Yvette - I think they purposely make the new models more complicated so it looks like it's "better." BAH, I say. BAH!
DeleteYou're a sneaky little one to remember my birt-day. Thank you for the wishes!
Good to hear from you!
I agree with Stephanie. Windows 8 is a bugger. And yes, I too hate to change. My husband is trying to talk me into a new one because he wants the old one for his shop. Dreading it big time!
ReplyDeleteDFW - As a person who does NOT like change anyway, dealing with a change that is beyond my capabilities makes for heavy frustration! (Glad we didn't go with Windows 8 anyway!)
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