It's like Christmas in June.
I spent the better part of the afternoon and evening playing with the new computer: downloading software, trying to learn where all the bells and whistles are, transferring files from the old computer, etc.
A couple of questions/comments:
- Why doesn't the software you've purchased not come on a CD anymore? Yeah, you can purchase CD backups for SOME of the programs but that suggestion/request often comes in the middle of your downloading/installing the online version and is never seen again if you skip it the first time.
- Why do you have to download it after creating a Microsoft account? (Why don't they tell you to create that account first on the little postage card sheet they DO provide with your 25 digit code that you've got to enter like four times--I've just about got it memorized!?)
- Without a manual--or a teenager in the house--how do they expect new computer people to get things up and running in a reasonable period of time? Sure. Some of it is intuitive, but there are some step-by-step online instructions that seem to be missing a few steps or that make some great assumptions as to the skill level of the user. They really need to test their directions with people who can barely turn the machine on as well as those capable of doing full diagnostics.
- I've been using computers since the Apple IIGS and windows machines from just after DOS; I've run into just about anything 12 year-old kids can do to a machine (Macs were a snap to fix. Windows machines--not so much.) and I still like to have a manual that I do not have to order from the folks with the Dummies books. (Not that there's anything wrong with the Dummies series. They are entertaining and very informative. It's just that most are also outdated too soon after you've purchased them due to the updates to software.)
- Speaking of updates: It's a brand new computer fresh from Dell-land. Why does it have to update Windows on the first day it's turned on?
- Some simple explanation of some of the little programs that are part and parcel of Windows 7 would be helpful, too. Even a little tutorial that could be viewed for the newbie. (Sure, I can find them on YouTube, but there I've got to winnow out the dross from the gems. Why not get an "official Microsoft Windows" version right up front?)
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I've got a final(?) date for the replacement of my knees: July 15. They've moved it twice but this one seems pretty fixed.
I've had the X-rays and MRIs to be used in constructing the template for cutting the ends of the bones in each leg. They are also used to make sure the joint doesn't add or subtract from the length of the leg(s). I wanted an extra 1/2 to 1 inch but they said no.
I've met with the PA, Kim Ryan, to discuss the procedures leading up to and immediately after surgery.
Today I go to Corning Hospital to attend Joint Camp. Basically the care and exercise needed prior to and post operation.
Then, next Tuesday I see my phsyician for preop inspection and blood work.
5 comments:
At least its Win 7 and not 8. My inlaws had to replace their computer this past spring. They ended up with 8. Their old computer was still running XP! They're SO LOST, and neither I or hubby has been able to help as much as usual cause 8 sucks so bad.....
Hope the Doc doesn't have his instructions on a new laptop.
The easy way to transfer saved email is just to email it to yourself and then save on new computer.
Ruth, I'm moving from Vista and chose 7 because I didn't like what I saw/heard about 8.
Richard, I'm trying everything. The file for saved mail for Joated is some 850 MB in size and I'd like to keep it all including all the folders I've built up in the last 6-7 years but would prefer NOT having to do it one piece at a time. So far it ain't happening.
As for the Doc's instructions, I've been thinking of labeling the knees as to left and right, but since they are both getting done at the same time adding that it doesn't matter with which he starts.
Setting up a new PC is annoying & time-consuming, but at least's it's a pain. :)
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