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October 03, 2005

Computer-assisted unwellness

Isn't it encouraging to learn that our electronic friends are crippling our bodies, affecting our eyesight, exposing us to addictive behaviour, and possibly malignant tumours?

Even the keyboard might be spreading disease [PAY WALL], says Jeremy Wagstaff ... depending on how messy you are.

And that's without considering the effect of longer working hours and increased stress caused by the fact that these time and labour-saving devices [HA-HAAAH!] have imposed on us all unforeseen and frequently unpaid responsibilities, such as managing e-mail and developing tech support skills - or having to negotiate with tech support services. That alone can increase your blood pressure.

So why is it we experienced such irrational joy this afternoon playing with the lighweight USB 2.0 Toshiba External DVD SuperMulti Drive that we've finally bought for the Portege R200? The fact that we now have the ability to do more things with the laptop means we almost certainly will. This can't be a good thing, can it? We're sick, aren't we? Really sick.

Posted by cw at October 3, 2005 05:13 PM