Signs that you spend too much time at your computer

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the humorous and sometimes concerning signs that individuals may be spending excessive time at their computers. Participants share personal anecdotes and observations related to their behaviors and habits influenced by prolonged computer use, touching on various aspects such as reading manuals, gaming experiences, and social interactions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration when transitioning from digital to physical media, such as wanting to use + to search in hardcopy manuals.
  • There are shared concerns about the impact of computer use on eyesight and general health, with some humorously attributing it to aging.
  • Several anecdotes highlight the blurring of lines between real life and gaming, with participants recalling moments where they instinctively applied gaming logic to everyday situations.
  • Some participants note the convenience of digital tools, like auto-search features in browsers, leading to a sense of laziness when using traditional methods.
  • Humor is prevalent, with jokes about providing more help online than to one's own children and the absurdity of trying to use computer commands in real life.
  • There are reflections on how modern conveniences, such as social media and online communication, have changed interpersonal interactions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share similar experiences and humorous observations about the effects of excessive computer use, but there is no consensus on the seriousness of these signs or their implications for health and behavior.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific behaviors and experiences without providing detailed explanations or definitions, leading to potential misunderstandings about the context of certain references, such as gaming terminology and computer shortcuts.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals reflecting on their own computer habits, those seeking a light-hearted take on modern technology's impact on daily life, and anyone curious about the social dynamics of online interactions.

  • #31
berkeman said:
Just right-click on the drive letter in the Explorer window, and select "Eject". Much easier than trying to find the pesky real button on the computer tower (which is turned around anyway to make the cables easier to move around).
Or you could just drag it to the general "get rid of it" spot on a mac :)
 
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  • #32
Mk said:
Or you could just drag it to the general "get rid of it" spot on a mac :)

:smile: Never thought of it in those terms before. At least now the icon changes to an eject symbol when you're ejecting something. I remember the first time I used a Mac and was absolutely terrified of the idea of putting my disk of hard work into the trash to eject it! :bugeye: Who thinks up these things?
 

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