Chanpory Rith
Oct 16, 2007
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.”
9 Comments
DamionKutaeff
7:34 pm
Hello everybody, my name is Damion, and I’m glad to join your conmunity, and wish to assit as far as possible.
conchita
6:39 pm
I have had my macbook now for just over nine months and am totally addicted. I love having it with me all the time and even use it while I watch Tv talk on the phone etc,,,, I can’ t stand to be in a place that does not have wi-fi. I bought this laptop for school but now revolve my life around it….yikes!!!
Play Tower Defense
9:52 am
I’ve got the same confession. I’m just sooo addicted to my laptop. It’s basically my right hand. Never step out of the house without it. I’ve got a big relationship with it
Kristi @ Low Book Sales
8:43 pm
As all of you , I’m married to the laptop too. I’m with it more than I spend my time with my wife :p Get so many complaints on that too. Anyway the suggestion on 43 folders is really awesome. Thanks for the information.
Fluke Ti10 Thermal Imager
11:57 pm
Recently my laptop had a breakdown. and it made me realize how close it is to me. I couldn’t live without it. It only took 3days to repair it. But it felt like forever.
Outsourcing Software Company
3:53 am
I’m having the same problem. I can’t live without my laptop. A day without internet is like being stranded on a desert. Watching movies and TV helps me a lot to get it out of my mind.
lookup license plate
6:58 pm
informative site, quick question for you guys. is there any way to stop divorce cases from continuing? its been 3 years, constant delays. thanks.
العاب
11:56 am
I’m the same too, i can’t go to any place without taking my laptop with me, and even when i go to sleep i put it beside me. i think i need to go to a doctor.
car games
11:20 pm
I am also addicted to my laptop i also fill that i need to divorce my laptop sometimes