Ten on Tuesday

My blogging has slacked this summer, which includes Chelsea's ToT posts. Hopefully I can get back into the swing of things.

1. Mac or Windows? (Or Linux for you super geeks!)

Windows

2. What drew you to that operating system?

I've grown up using a PC and I'm happy with my current HP laptop.

3. Mice – Wireless or Wired? Mouse pad or none?

Either, although I haven't used a mouse since I worked in an office 5 years ago.

4. Other than the Internet – What do you use your computer most for?

Editing and storing pictures.

5. What’s one computer-related thing you wish you were best at? (CSS, Photoshop, Excel, etc.)

Photoshop. I have a couple of friends that are photographers and I wish I had the time and expertise to edit my pictures the way they do.

6. Describe the first time you ever used a computer.

I was 6 years old. My dad is a computer programmer and we always had at least 2 or three computers at our house. It was a huge box that sat on the desk and I played addition and subtraction games on it. This was back in 1986.

7. How often do you upgrade to a new operating system?

When it's broken and can't be fixed. No use in replacing something that works perfectly well.

8. Are you a short-cutter (CTRL+C) or a right-clicker?

Right clicker.

9. Is computer-use a constant thing in your life (such as using it both at work and home) or do you get a break (because you don’t use them at work)?

I don't work, but I use my computer daily. I do enjoy taking breaks from technology every now and then.

10. Where do you think the world would be if personal computers did not exist?

We wouldn't be as advanced in the technology department, but people might actually spend more time with their families. The media wouldn't have such an impact on our society as a whole. The US Postal Service would still be thriving today, because we wouldn't have email. Personally, I'm thankful for personal computers and the conveniences that it brings, I just wish people could find a balance with all of this technology.