I’ve recently had two posts published on Merlin Mann’s 43 Folders. The first is a confession and plea about my own laptop addiction. The second is a follow-up post and presents my five favorite tips for divorcing your laptop.

Check them out:

Laptops: A blessing or a curse?
“When I got my first laptop, I loved the exhilarating freedom of whipping it out anytime I “needed” it. No matter where I am, I could work on a project, balance a budget, or play a video game. Years later, despite its “convenience”, I’m dangerously married to my laptop.”

How to divorce your laptop
“If you’re in a soul-sucking marriage with your laptop, you’re not alone. Last week, I confessed the details of an embarrassingly codependent relationship with my laptop. In desperation, I begged you, fellow 43 Folders readers, to share your experiences and tips for breaking up with a laptop. Many of you empathized, offering very useful suggestions.”

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