Sometimes it's only in knowing a thing very well that we are able to tell when others don't know what they are talking about. Point of fact are two things I hear very frequently from both the technologically inept and the technology professional. Though I do say I hear these things a lot less from professionals.
Computers are the future! Computers improve productivity!
The instant you hear either of these things you should do one of two things: nod your head and smile, because the person doesn't know what they are talking about, or find a way to fire that person.
Let's go with the second premise first, that computers improve productivity. Most people listen to the hype and the marketing pitch, so they go out and buy a computer. The marketing pitch is that sheer ownership of a computer will improve productivity. I know of nothing that simply owning will improve productivity. But this is what initially sold those huge, clunky machines, and still sells them to this day. Don't get me wrong, computers are a lot of fun, but simply owning one does not improve productivity.
What everyone must realize is that a computer is a tool, no different than a hammer. Hammers are there for a purpose. You have specific hammers for specific tasks. You have claw hammers, sledge hammers, tack hammers, rubber mallet style hammers, and who knows how many other types of hammers. But if you attack a screw with a hammer, problems are going to occur.
See, with tools it's all about using the right tool. We use cabinets from Royston. They make good cabinets. But you need the right tools to go through the knockouts to run all the wires. I've tried knocking out knockouts with the wrong tool, and it takes forever. The last time I tried the wrong tool it took me an hour to go through one cabinet. Then I got mad and got the right tool. FYI, the right tool is a rubber mallet and chisel. With the right tool. going through cabinets is a snap After some frustration with flexible conduit (which is great for electricity, and absolutely horrible for data communications) I knocked out holes through ten cabinets in less than ten minutes. The right tool gets the job done quickly and efficiently. The wrong tool doesn't get the job done.
So...
To reiterate: computers are tools. If put to proper use, they help. If not, they do no good. Remember this next time you hire a computer person.
Well, for me computers nowadays are very useful in many ways. Whether for home or office use, computers have contributed a lot in achieving goals. However, in order for you to keep this computer for long long years you need to have computer cabinets for keeping away from risks or any conditions that could damage the computer, it’s also good for keeping your computer organized and neat looking.
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