Signs that you spend too much time at your computer

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The discussion highlights the growing reliance on digital tools and the impact of technology on daily life. Participants express frustration when transitioning from digital to physical formats, particularly missing features like the search function (Ctrl+F) in hardcopy manuals. Concerns about eye strain from prolonged computer use are raised, along with humorous anecdotes about confusing digital actions with real-world tasks, such as trying to use a mouse to open a CD drive. The conversation touches on the integration of technology into various aspects of life, including communication, entertainment, and even academic support, indicating a shift in how people interact with both technology and each other. The humorous tone underscores a shared experience of adapting to a tech-driven lifestyle, while also reflecting on the nostalgia for simpler times before the digital age.
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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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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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