Demoted to my laptop
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
April 10, 2016 9:16am CST
I have been gradually removing everything from my bedrooms in preparation for the laminate flooring being fitted. I began by moving most of the furniture and also disconnected all the equipment connected to my desktop computer. Now I have finally disconnected and moved the computer itself.
Fortunately I do have a laptop, so I am able to remain online until the desktop is reassembled. This should prove to be an interesting task because I have a great number of cables that were connecting various systems. The audio card alone has 3 mini jacks, each of which carries a different channel.
Of course with furniture heaped everywhere there is no practical place to put the laptop, so I will have to use it as the names implies and sit it on my lap.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
11 Apr 16
nice,so your lap is actually where your laptop is.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
11 Apr 16
@ridingbet I find netbooks to be too small for my comfort.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
11 Apr 16
@Asylum indeed. now i am on my son's net book because our other desktop where i lot is not functioning.
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@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
11 Apr 16
I use my iPad as you use your laptop, and I use my laptop as you use your desktop. I don't have a desktop computer anymore. I have not since 1997. I like the portability of the laptop and that it takes up far less room on my desk.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
12 Apr 16
@ElizabethWallace A desktop is far easier to repair or upgrade because the tower is designed to be easily accessible. Replacing a component or adding a new one is a simple job, whereas laptops are less accessible.
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@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
12 Apr 16
@Asylum Give me an example, please. I have forgotten, since it has been so long.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
11 Apr 16
That is what I love about my laptop, only the power cord.I have a wireless printer.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
12 Apr 16
@BelleStarr It is usually my standard, except for holidays and occasions like this one.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Apr 16
@Asylum I rarely use my desktop these days.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
11 Apr 16
At least once the rooms are done you shouldn't have to move anything anymore unless you want to rearrange the rooms differently. Moving a computer and desk and related items around is difficult. I hate it when I have to take my tower to my computer guy. It's a hassle remembering where everything gets plugged back in. I've even taken a picture of it before to help me out.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
13 Apr 16
@MarshaMusselman The good part is that I am in no particular hurry.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
13 Apr 16
@Asylum It's a long job even when just one item is removed, like the tower that everything else attaches to. I have difficulty just when moving my computer table from one wall to another. Have fun with reassembling you have in store for you.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
10 Apr 16
Hope that flooring doesn't take to long to install and your life can get back to normal. I don't have a laptop I so much prefer my desktop.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Apr 16
@fishtiger58 I fully agree, a mobile phone screen is far too small to be practical.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
10 Apr 16
@Asylum They do, I can go online on my phone too, but that's just absurd to me.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Apr 16
Laptops certainly are convenient. I have even used mine out on the porch. Never had a desktop at home but have used them on the job. Bet you will be glad when all is back to normal and with a nice new floor.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
10 Apr 16
Mine sits on my lap too, on a lap table. I put a book under the top end and that stops it over-heating.
You would think that someone would have come up with an alternative to all these cables and wires we have to have nowadays, wouldn't you?
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@Marilynda1225 (91126)
• United States
10 Apr 16
I hope they get your flooring done with no more delays and you can reassemble your rooms & life can get back to normal. Isn't it frustrating having everything all over the place
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@garymarsh6 (24021)
• United Kingdom
10 Apr 16
Oh yes protect your bits and bobs from the heat! I hope they do not take too long and you can get straight again! Will be nice when it is done!
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