Are Computers Made to Break Down??
By Hate2Iron
@Hate2Iron (15730)
Canada
June 27, 2017 10:29am CST
I so hope that my computer doesn't take a long time to fix. It seems that it's been away forever, but apparently it was picked up just on Friday. I booted up the old one and it hasn't been too bad until just the last few days. Now I know why we replaced it. I think that it might be a good idea to have this one fixed when the new one is returned. On the other hand, I'm not sure if it's cheaper just to replace it with a model that is not a name brand. My daughter's has been working quite nicely and she gets to wipe it clean every few months which I can't do with the computers I have. It used to be easy a few years ago, but not any more!!
Here's hoping that the truck will drive in any moment with my computer... which now works again! It's not even a year old. You have to wonder!!
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5 responses
@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
27 Jun 17
Definitely in my case. Or I'm just good at breaking them!
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@paigea (35635)
• Canada
28 Jun 17
@Hate2Iron I don't know enough to solve the little problems that come up.
@sabtraversa (12854)
• Italy
27 Jun 17
Yes, recent computers and smartphones are made to break down. 
If it's not the hardware, then it's the software: too many updates and viruses turn these devices into scrap.
That's the new business, technology running too fast but our pockets can't always keep up with it. 
It is not worth repairing anymore, that tells a lot about our times. All about waste. 
If it's not the hardware, then it's the software: too many updates and viruses turn these devices into scrap.
That's the new business, technology running too fast but our pockets can't always keep up with it.
It is not worth repairing anymore, that tells a lot about our times. All about waste. 2 people like this
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
27 Jun 17
@sabtraversa I agree , I too watch such programs and it's true, such scraps are mostly exported to Asian countries
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@sabtraversa (12854)
• Italy
27 Jun 17
@prashu228 And then the majority of new devices are created and imported from Asian countries. Sounds like some recycling process. 
@sabtraversa (12854)
• Italy
27 Jun 17
@HAPPSINGH While poor people in third world countries go to garbage dumps and collect the scrap to resell it. These scraps also contain precious metals after all. 
And scammers (sakawa) in Ghana look for pieces to assemble a working computer so they can send more scam emails. And so on. I've been watching too many documentaries, haven't I? 
And scammers (sakawa) in Ghana look for pieces to assemble a working computer so they can send more scam emails. And so on. I've been watching too many documentaries, haven't I? 1 person likes this
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
27 Jun 17
I guess they are made to break down, or else, computer companies won't be selling new ones.
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
27 Jun 17
Okay... I don't feel so bad anymore. At least it's not my fault!!
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
27 Jun 17
Yes of course ,they are made to break and spoil as fast as they can..lol..but that's the business
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
27 Jun 17
But in our family, it's always MY COMPUTER! No one else can do it like I can apparently!
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Jun 17
Yikes, the lap top I am working on right now is 2.5 years old and works like a charm, it is an Acer.
