Technology Battle

One of the frustrating things about computer technology is that it is not a very visceral experience to fix problems. When a machine, like a car, is broken or not cooperating, at minimum you can safely kick the tire or hit the streering wheel and it is very possible that fixing it will involve actual physical wrestling of bolts and parts off and then back on (this can be frustrating). You might even get the satisfaction of needing to hit something with a hammer to make it work... And in the end you as a complete human being will have both physically and intellectually triumphed over the machine. You will never have this satisfaction with a computer, especially an iMac.

While you may like to take your computer or copier out back kick the sh*t out of it Office Space style, this is guaranteed to destroy it. This is first degree destruction. And while perhaps satisfying, and I am not convinced, you will have only finalized your failure to fix the problem. There is no way to safely and satisfyingly abuse your computer. Yelling at it, swearing at it, calling it names and calling down curses is about as close as you can come. If you are really angry you can pull the power cord out. But then you will lose any unsaved information.

One of the very interesting things about computers is how perfectly cerebral most of our interactions with them are. I have been working on my computer for the past two months, have finally battled my mac in to submission to burn blu ray discs, and feel my state of mind returning to equilibrium after endless frustration.

I am thinking very seriously about switch from mac to pc and editing with Adobe. Any thoughts on the most recent Premeire?

Despite my success, I am honestly not entirely sure what changed. It may have been the installation of a particular program or that my computer and external drive just needed to go on a few dates before they were ready to get busy.

Is it plugged in?
Did you try restarting it?

It is a fascinating dynamic that we use vast quantities of technology almost daily and often have very minimal comprehension of how they work, how to fix them etc. We are users. We sign in with our user name. We know how to use it, but that is all.

Is this a dysfunctional relationship?

I need more exercise.