Computer Help and Support

I have become something of a Luddite myself. What's sad is that I was using computers before a lot of people out there were even born. In 1969 I went to work for the very second airline in this country to go to a computerized reservations system. We were years ahead of a lot of bigger airlines.

I would explore the various features and things we could do with it, although it was an extremely primitive system compared to today. Basically, if I took a two week course in any data base I could probably more or less recreate what we first had.

I did get my first computer in 1991. I finally got a "smart" phone (an android) a year or so ago. Before that I only had more basic cell phones. I really don't use it for anything other than making phone calls, texting, and taking the odd photo. I did download the Uber app, and have used that once.

What frustrates me so much about the technology is how needlessly complicated it is. I think it should be as easy to use as a toaster, or a microwave oven. Okay, how about as easy as a stick shift car? I still drive them.

On the up side, any time I've had to ask a young tech person for help, they never roll their eyes or act condescending, which I appreciate.