HIGH TECH WRECK

OK, so the IPhone that shoots photos didn’t work out for me. Even my Tech guy Jake couldn’t get it working right! He suggested that I return it for a refund and get a digital camera.

When I opened the box, I found another elf device. Just like the phone, it was tiny!  -- I don’t like small things, I like BIG things! My near-sighted vision is getting worse all the time. Plus the directions were confusing.

At the time, all of my files had been stolen by the Cryptovault virus! Jake had to take my desktop home to flush it out. He found a small laptop for me to take on my trips. I used this in the meantime.

Naturally I had issues with the camera! I scheduled an appointment with Jake to come and give me instructions that I could actually understand. As it turned out, my new camera came with no memory! The salesman neglected to tell me I needed to buy that extra.

In a few days, Jake would be leaving for vacation. He wouldn’t be back until after I had left for mine. He suggested I return to the store and make them put in the memory and instruct me how to use it.

I phoned the place and explained my situation. The lady at the other end seemed amused. I felt old and stupid. She told me they could install the memory, but the camera had to be activated from my computer. -- This is where we hit a wall with my phone, even after I let them talk with Jake and told them he was my son!  And still the phone issues were never resolved!

I returned the camera for a gift card. Exasperated, I went with Plan C and bought several disposable ones at Walgreens. The IPhone & digital camera were a poor fit for me and nothing but a headache.

As for the laptop, it fit nicely into my tote, but that’s about all. Of course I had problems with Wi-Fi! Even when I could get connected, I was unable to open any links. This was frustrating because I like keeping up with the news. Plus I felt like I was working on a child’s toy. I needed a rubber-tipped pen to operate it because my nails are naturally long. If I hadn’t wasted so much money, I’d either throw the damn thing away or use it a coaster for my teapot.

NOW, my office computer has a dying battery, if ignored, according to Google, my computer will develop dementia.  (Notice I said my computer, not me! And yes, I still hear that mysterious sound in the walls!) This device is already showing signs, such as the calendar date not changing and when I update, it doesn’t stick! (Actually this does kind’a sound like me.) Anyway, Jake is coming to my rescue with a new battery soon.

However during my trip, I must admit, it was quite nice NOT to be connected. I felt free!!!

I am thinking how wonderful just to be retired and keep only the minimum computer stuff, my Blog, Homepage & Email! I’d remove myself from both LinkedIn & Facebook. Certainly it would be less stressful.

Every time I get one of those notices on LinkedIn stating, “Dianne, people are looking at your profile.” My paranoia kicks in. I want to scream, “Why, what are they looking at? There’s nothing to see here, go away and just keep moving!” And I know this is the wrong reaction. Plus I am grateful for every single endorsement, HONEST!

The only reason I’m still on Facebook is because I enjoy the artwork, jokes, and of course the kitten videos! But I could be out making memories instead, doing better things with my time. Besides, 90% of my so-called “Friends” are strangers.

Most of my close friends aren’t that heavily into Facebook, they enjoy lives that involve doing actual things. All I really need to stay in touch is Email, even if I’m living on another continent. Also I wouldn’t mind snail-mailing.

I’m not against progress; I just don’t like it forced on me!!!