You're Computer Doesn't Work Because Of You

Your Computer Problems

There are a number of different people all over the world who use computers on a regular basis. Sometimes you use computers at work, at home, on the go or just about anywhere else.

Along with the number of ways these machines are used are just about the same amount of problems you probably hear about people having with them every day. This quit working, that went out, I pressed the “wrong” button and so fourth. All of this makes me wonder why people even buy a computer if they don’t know how to use it and have no intention to learn how to use it because they’re too busy complaining about how it doesn’t work.

The problem with everyone’s computer isn’t their computers, it’s them. You might be wondering how that can be when something as simple as a virus can sneak up and get into your computer. If you had the right software for your computer and spent some time learning how to use it effectively and actually used it for what it’s worth you probably wouldn’t have that virus. On the same note these kinds of things can still happen even with the learning and the doing you put into your computer.

With that being said how is it still possible that it’s your fault? What if someone actually hacked into your computer without your knowledge? That just isn’t your fault. It just happens, right?

Yeah. It just happens. But how is that even explainable considering they didn’t attack every computer in the world? Just yours. Think about that for a minute.

If I’m coming across too harsh, well, that’s too bad. I am saying all of this because it’s true. In life, even with your computer, stuff can just happen. That’s perfectly true. However, if you actually take the time and do whatever it takes to make sure everything is running correctly and put fourth the effort and knowledge into each task at hand you’re going to be a lot better off.

I’m not an expert when it comes to computers. I’m not even an expert when it comes to open source, Linux, Ubuntu, Windows, Mac, PC, this, that, any of it. This is just what I have learned and experienced from my own thoughts, actions, and doings throughout my life.

It’s Your Fault You Have Computer Problems. What Can You Do?

Help Yourself

This answer is a lot more simple than you may realize. What you can do and should do is simply take action. That’s it. Make it as simple as starting with a piece of paper and a pencil. Writing down what it is you think you know about computers and then write down what you want to learn about computers. From there just write down what you actually know about computers.

But how do you find out if what you know for a fact about computers is true information? This is where the REAL action is at. You simply find out. Take apart your computer if you want to and look inside. Honestly the worst that’s going to happen is that when you put your computer back together something messes up so bad that nothing works. Your computer is toast. If you’re worried about this (I know I would be) then find someone who knows about computers, ask them what they know and have them prove it (if they’re legit they will) and then have them help you.

Note here how I said have them “help you”. That’s right. Don’t just let them go off and do their own thing without explaining to you exactly what it is there doing and why their doing it. Make them show you what it is their doing so you understand the process. Hey, you’re doing this at all to learn more so you actually can find out what you know in the first place, right? If you know how to do all of this yourself then I encourage you to go for it!

What You Shouldn’t Do.

This is going to sound a bit odd but what you really shouldn’t do is keep sitting there on your butt and read the rest of this and do nothing about learning what the deal is with computers. If you have actually taken my advice here then you’re not reading this part and I can pretty much say whatever I want.

If however, you’re like most people, you’re still sitting there waiting for what you are going to be told to do next because you are actually interested in what I have to say. If this is true, thanks!

No Really, What You Shouldn’t Do.

Don’t waste your time and money taking your computer into the repair shop. That’s for cars. But they have to earn a living too and it’s their specialty. Yeah, you’re right. And how do you think they got good enough at what they do to earn a living doing it? It’s because they didn’t go to a shop and have someone take care of it for them and waste a but load of money. They actually took action upon themselves (this is the don’t be lazy part) and actually tried. Once they figured it out they realized they didn’t need someone else to help them with their problems.

Now they joke about their computer issues with their buddies and how people come into the store and want their computer fixed and how they are paid to do just that.

It may sound like I’m being a bit mean here but I’m really not. Hear me out. If you actually take the time and consideration to learn about computers or at least your computer and find out what’s going on, you’ll be one step ahead of the crowd and you just won’t need to depend on someone else when it come to what you should do and what’s going on.

People Help Others Out… It’s About The Community, Right?

Community

Yes. And if you learn what to do with your own computer you can nicely help someone else out and explain how they can learn too

Wait, wait, wait… Wouldn’t that mean you should find someone who knows more and actually have them teach you about what to do though? Yes. Isn’t that what you just said not to do because they’re paid to do that and you should learn on your own instead? Well, yes, and no.

You should not take your computer to get it fixed. You should instead talk with someone who knows more about computers than you do and ask them if they wouldn’t mind teaching you about computers. Once you know, you can certainly help another lost soul.

The Problem Is You… All The Way To The End Of The Yellow Brick Road.

As I stated above, the problem is always you. I could add a lot more to this and just might write an E-Book about this in the future but what it comes down to is just you. If your computer gets a virus learn to take care of it. If you’re truly stuck on what to do: Ask. Learn something. The next time it happens take care of it yourself.

You might feel as though I left a lot out of here that I could have added but as I also stated above I will probably write an E-book on the topic.

Do you think it really is your fault you may have computer problems or are computers still improving so slowly that they shouldn’t work any better than they do?

Please leave comments.

Thanks.

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