I have been very frustrated in trying to work as an illustrator/writer with a very old laptop that has seen better days. So when the tablet/laptop that I have been eyeing went on a drastic sale, I grabbed it. I had 14 days to try it and could return after that time period with no loss of any money. So I got it. Then I spent most of New Year's Day trying to figure out how to use it. The picture on this post was drawn on the art program on the new tablet. It took me about twenty times longer than a comparable picture on my iPad, but I am as yet unfamiliar with the program and the machine. I have decided that truth be told, I am stupid. At the very least, I am ignorant.
I cannot figure out the simplest things on new devices. The iPad spoiled me, because frankly, anyone can use an iPad. This new device is made by Microsoft (the Surface Pro) and while it has the art/touch screen capability of a tablet like the iPad, it is a full fledged computer. That means, the user needs to have half a brain. I am discovering that I do not.
Still, the warranty gives me two years of "support" where I can have sessions with gurus who will teach me how to operate this thing.
"Unlimited support?" I asked.
"Sure," they said.
I came back to the store TWICE in one day, for "support", and that was complemented by two lengthy phone calls.
"You have a son that went to MIT?" asked one of the support techs, a little incredulously, "And in computer programming, you say?" He peered at me suspiciously.
"Yes," I insisted, "And I homeschooled him all the way to college."
The support tech shook his head and whispered to a fellow guru.
So I am trying to write today's blog all by myself, no support techs helping at all. It has been a challenge. It took me an hour to find the picture I had drawn on my new tablet and to upload it. Then it took me a half hour to find the Bible verse I wanted, and copy and paste it. This whole process takes me ten minutes on my iPad. Nonetheless, I will take the full 14 days to explore the potential of this new machine. I do not want to remain ignorant if I can help it.
God does not take kindly to those who willfully remain ignorant. He says that when our spiritual understanding is darkened, it is because we have willfully separated ourselves from Him. We have chosen to remain in ignorance and darkness. This is serious stuff. I know God was not really talking about computer ignorance, but nonetheless, I consider it a warning.
18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.
Vicky! Awesome pic!!!! You made me laugh out loud..Love you…having been 'sold' a MAC by a young man,whom I have said more than once, "if I run into him again, I will strangle him…" My son suggested I sell it since I was UNAWARE I had x number of days to return it…I have decided to master it…Apple is very helpful whenever I call, and it is good four brains to learn new things…it is NOT good for us to say we are dumb, or stupid…you're fighting yourself in the learning process when you do this!!!! Frustration is what I read, BUT, I suggest you hire a Tutor, or buy the for Dummies book. Keep on learning. Didn't you have a blog on patience recently or was that one of my other blow I love to read:) BTW…my son is a Math Sciences major…and math is not, never has been, nor will it ever be my strong suit…HANG IN THERE!!!! Conquer the BEAST. This was is the Bible Study a friend wrote, and i just started today!!!!
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you are totally correct. I am learning by leaps and bounds. Once you just buckle down and do it is possible.
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