Until now, I’ve avoided writing posts on my phone — I may have tried it once, but doing it right now reminds me how difficult it is. I replaced a wonky keyboard on my laptop last week, thinking I had solved an ongoing problem, and it did — for a week. Now, once I’m signed in, it refuses to respond to any input — keyboard, touchpad or left mouse button.
I converted the laptop to Linux Mint two years ago, when Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 — security, etc.. I made the laptop dual boot, Windows and Linux so I could continue to edit photos and videos with favorite programs, but I stay off the internet, since Windows security is lacking. Imagine this — I can still do that. Everything — keyboard, mouse and touchpad — works fine. Go figure. At least I’ll be able to write there.
I used an old Windows 7 desktop to do a Zoom session today, but otherwise it will be no computer time for me, at least for a couple of days. I really don’t like surfing on my phone. I need a real screen. I ordered a new laptop this evening, and it should be here on Friday.
I dislike Windows 8 through 10, which is why I’ve been relying on the old Windows 7 laptop, but I guess now I’ll have to adjust to Windows 11. Damn technology!
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You are not alone! I’ve had a new Windows desktop sitting here since November … I’ve not found the energy to move all my files over to it and part of the stress is the slight difference between Win 10 & Win11. And the assumption that I want to put all my files out in the cloud! (No, thank you.) I’ve gotta stir up some adrenaline and get this done before the old computer sputters out. The harddrive is way past its lifespan. And I, too, find my phone a very poor substitute for a computer.
Happy transferring to your new laptop!
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Thanks. It arrived late Friday. Let’s see how long it takes me to get it totally disorganized!
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The only support I can offer is to tell you that you’re not alone. Sometimes I cannot even articulate what’s showing/not showing. I just don’t think that’s how it should be— makes me ‘mad’
So Ken, you’re not alone. And I hope you get it straightened up soon. I bless you.
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I do pretty well with the processes. I’m just too disorganized. My filing system is a mess!
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I have often wondered why, in this age of techno wonders, that someone hasn’t thought of a simple, easy and uncomplicated computer system. After all, most of are not computer literate…
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Fortunately, I’ll be long gone when chip implants become the standard!
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That sounds even more complicated…
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What a pain, Ken! I don’t work from my phone either.
I’ve always had a Mac, so I don’t get the Windows stuff, but of course every system has its problems. Good luck!
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Thanks, Merril. Going back to Windows from Linux is an adjustment. And there’s the fact that years ago I left Windows 10 (hated it) for Windows 7 (which I left when MS stopped security updates). This is Windows 11, so there’s an added learning curve. Old dog…
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Good luck!😀
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Indeed. I avoid the internet on the phone. But it’s almost impossible to exist in the world now without some way to get online. And they have us trapped in their constantly changing systems . (K)
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Cogs in the machine.
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I’m a mac fan so don’t have that dilemma, but I hate the constancy of software redundancy even though I understand improvement – though that in itself is a moot point. I’m with you in spirit.
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Thanks, Paul. I’m back in business, with a lot of catching up to do.
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Great, looking forward to your lines
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How very much I agree with you. I get so frustrated when technology runs ahead of me and expects me to catch up on my own.
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I’m long past wanting change, but these days so much is geared for younger minds.
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