Trying to Cut Corners

In addition to cutting financial corners, there are many other ways computer users get themselves into trouble by trying to skip important or critical steps. Trying to use hardware or software without reading the manuals or doing the basic tutorials is one very common cause. Unfortunately, the new "Plug and Play" mentality fosters this behaviour. Many Plug and Play users, on the other hand, have found out that they still need to understand how their new equipment works (and installs).

Attempting to user powerful software programs such as word processors, spreadsheets, relational database programs, web page designers, graphics illustrators, are causes of computer related stress. While many of these programs are relatively easy to learn and operate at a very basic level, most users could benefit from additional training and tutoring.

The usual excuse for skipping these steps is time. Many people feel that they do not have the time to sit down and study their manuals, read and additional book, attend a class or hire a professional trainer. Unfortunately, when they do not have time to learn they usually end up spending much more time (and sometimes money) in the long run.

So get properly trained. Not doing this is very common cause of computer related headaches.