my husband says most people my age don't mess with a computer, can I ask you how old you are.?
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Back in the old days, we did this using chalk rocks writing on the cave walls.  Then gradually as time passed we started using ink and feathers, then pencils, and then typewriters, and then finally someone invented the computer.. THANK YOU!!\n\nOk, so I'm not that old, I'm 46.\n\nI have clients ranging from under 10 to over 90, and it's very common for us to sell a "first" computer to someone in their 60's and 70's.\n\nSo, as long as you're breathing.. you're young enough..
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my grandma is the same way.. umm she got a book called computers for dummies and she loved it and now shes on ebay and really good about them and shes 70..
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Dear friend,\n          See i will tell you something about computer. They are just like small kids need to handle them very carefully and think what they think. I mean to say that just see that your all programs are installed properly, talking about software they need to be updated and talking about hardware just clean u system once in a week. and try to understand them. rest if you have any problem email me i will help u Hardware and Software
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We are in like circumstances....my husband is 11 years older than I am.  I'm now 34, as he gets older they do get more watchful and ask a lot of questions about where I am or what I'm doing.  I think it is their youth slipping away and they don't want their youthful wife slipping away too.
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It is unfortunate that you can't rely on your computer to take care of itself.  Things will eventually go wrong. \n\nThe average life might be 7 years.  So if you are running Windows 98, your computer might be comparable to a 65 year old.  If you are using Windows XP, SP1, your computer is probably already 50 years old in more human terms.  If you are still running a computer that came with Windows 95, it's 90!  \n\nWhat can go wrong? \n\nHard drive failure\nMotherboard burn-out\nVirus, SpyWare or Malware attack\nDropped Laptop\nMaybe it is time to upgrade\n\nHow can I prevent it? \n\nIn general, you probably can't.  But you can be prepared.\n\nPerform basic computer maintenance \n\nUpdate your Anti-virus, Anti-SpyWare, Firewall software\nPerform selective Updates to Windows, selecting Security Updates\nUse Disk Cleanup\nUse Scandisk or Check Disk\nUse Defrag\nRun full scans with your Anti-virus and Anti-SpyWare programs\nTest your UPS battery\nVacuum dust away from your computer\nBack up your important data\nWrite Down your Passwords and Registration numbers\nLocate and organize the Program disks and Restore disks, so you can reinstall your programs\nUse a carrying case with your Laptop\nDon't let kids use your computer in an un-monitored fashion\n\nGood luck with all of this.
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First of all get red of him. You have no use for someone that is going to go against your privacy. Did you ever think that he is using you in someway. I would tell that sone of a cow where he can go and I would go to the police and I would talk to his boss. Things like this should not happen to people like you. YOu are a norman person and you deserve better than this. I thought that I had problems but girl y ou have bigger ones than I do. And by the way this is ilegal for him to do. You should think about it very hard. Also it sounds like this guy has not respect for you or your child. He is just going to make your life worse. Let someone do that to me and I find out that it is my boyfriend. They would not hear the end of it. Most of all he is putting you all at danger. Please do not use your computer for anything improtant. If you do he will know what it is then. Until you get this all worked out I would say you need to stay clear of all computers. Cause if he is hacking into yours then it is hard to tell whos elses he is hacking into!!!!!Please get away from him, you may not know this but you could be putting yourself indanger.
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Why are you people giving a serious answer to this question? This may be the worst parent ever on Earth.\n\nRather than monitor his kids' activity, he simply bans the technology. \n\nOf course, what occurs to every normal person -- that password protecting the PC itself and setting the kids to guest privledges would prevent them from being able to install programs -- never dawns on him; nor does the concept of escalating penalties for escalating misbehavior.\n\nThen, he admits to not wanting to spend money to solve the problem.\n\nToo lazy to mentor his kids, too dumb to read the manual, too ignorant to enforce a simple rule and too cheap to enforce the one rule he has made.\n\nWorst ... parent ... ever! Stop giving serious answers to this buffoon!
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60, babe, you're just a kid.\n\n(edit)\nWith 12 answers, we seem to be older than the average IM user.
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He's addicted to the computer. Or maybe he's a little bored. What do you normally do? Suggest some more interesting activities. Or go somewhere else. Or invite other couples over. =D G'luck!
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Hello,i am Halil from Turkey.\nWell,i am 17 years old and have a brother.He is 9 years old.We have an internet connection at our home.If i was a father i think i would check my children's mails.Because this internet life is not very trusted.There are lots of spy wares and viruses.Also my brother has been found guilty 2 times about this.For people who had found my brother guilty,he had said so bad speech to his friends' family on msn messenger.But he says"I did not do!!"Even his teacher was very angry about him.We could not do anything.\nBut then we found out that my brother can not log in his msn messenger.It was hacked by someone...\nSo this example maybe a bit far away from your question but i just wanted to tell that.\nIn the end,in MY opinion i would check their mails..Maybe i could ask my children about it before i do...\n                 ---goodbye---
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(Not to sound mean or rude but) Leave him alone, the fact of the matter is that many individuals on the spectrum are already overstimulated and thus prefere to live in their own worlds that make sense.  The world of human interaction is scary and it takes a long time to try and figure it out with a lot of trial and error (but only when the individual is ready otherwise you unintentionally harming him).  I was 20 years old before *directly* asking for anything, otherwise it was done by comparison or hand leading.  If you want to encrouage & facilitate communication introduce to "peg booards" to request what he wants or (better yet) teach him to use a computer.  He will not only thrive but be far happier if you let him do things his way (within reason of course!) rather then forcing him out of his world but speaking a lot.
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from your mind. Its not that hard and not worth cheating.   Surely you can think of the things we do daily with computers.
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They are saying you don`t matter enough to me to be kind and understanding!There is a possibility your husband is mad about something you don`t even know happened and needs to discuss it with you in a reasonable kind fashion.Also at certain ages some men louse sexual drive,he may be embarrassed and is hiding it with avoidance and anger.I would lean towards keeping a close eye on his activities and try to find out what he is so interested in other than his hot wife.There are some real weird people out there and it is amassing how well they can hide there deviant behavior.An acquaintance of mine, husband,liked little girls and left her alone one to many times and she found out.Here is a good rule for married people,if you can`t show your spouse what you are doing on your computer you most likely should`nt be doing it.Get some help ask a counselor in the mental health dept.of a clinic or hospital. Do it,DO IT NOW!
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I hope this helps:\n\nhttp://scholar.google.com/scholar?num=30&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=elderly+technology+attitude&btnG=Search
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Give him your password & tell him to check on you... The media is giving it a bad name... But I (36yo) have one so does my 11yr old & 13yo...    Make him one :)
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Mr.Me I love you...but get your OWN computer!!!\nor give $$$ to your brother and ask if you can rent it to play some games...I mean..just talk :-)
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I am 24...and I can see what you mean about people being under 40.  Some of these questions seem like they come from kids trying to be funny.  Regardless, it is an amusing place to waste time...and sometimes actually help someone with a legitimate question.  I have gotten some good answers on here as well that helped me with home theater and PC questions.  Take care...and just enjoy the questions...as ridiculous as they can be.  You have to admit...it can be quite entertaining for bored people or people with insomnia.