One MAJOR Myth about Computers
Some may say that I am easily agitated...and in some cases, they are right. But one particular computer excuse that I hear too often really agitates me because it simply isn't true. That excuse is "I'm too old to learn computers." My clients are always surprised when they hear that I didn't grow up or go to school with or for computers. I sat down in front of a computer for the first time about two years after I graduated from college with a physical therapy degree. That was in 1990.
Today, almost of all of my 'young' clients (aged 18-45) use my services to teach them how to do certain activities on their computer, hook up new printers or scanners, setup a new computer, or troubleshoot a nagging problem. Interestingly, these are the exact services I provided to those over the age 45.
The myth is simply that, a myth. Computer users of any age either have an aptitude and attitude to conquer a computer or they simply accept that using a computer for specific purposes that they are comfortable with is sufficient. Age, gender, and education background play absolutely no role with computer knowledge and skill.
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I second that
I just wanted to add my comment. I actually bought my first computer when I was in College in 1997. My wife had to put it together because I had no idea what I was doing with it.
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I want to add my coment too. I graduated from high school in 1953 so you can see I'm no youngster. I worked as a cowboy most of the time for about 6 years. After the army I went to bulldozers and backhoes also drove a 18 wheeler some. I did this for about 40 years until my back got so bad I had to stop. I have no formal education except high school. My wife wasraised on a small ranch with 4 sisters and no brothers so she and her sisters did the ranch work.
after we both were past 62 years old we bought a computer and just sat down to learn about it. Needless to say we made a lot of bad Bo -Bos that we had to call somebody to straighten out. We had a lot of good friends to help us and have managed to learn a LOT about working the computers we have now. We're still not anything but computer novices but are getting along fine most of the time. I know this is rather long but wanted to let people know that if a couple of old wore out people can do most of what they want on the computer - well then everyone can do it. Don't be afraid to try stuff. If you get into too big a jam there's Rick and Adam to call. Use them. Lee Graham Raton NM.
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