Sharing your computer

LooksVivek, in fact I am a computer tech. I do software support, resolution virus mal ware clean ups and basic hardware diagnostics. I throughly enjoy it. Thats what happens when we put women in a box and stereotype them :))

Justabloke, I have to keep them off mine. i would be continually repairing my own if I shared. Both my husband and Son are gamers, and they visit sites that are vulnerable to viruses and mal-ware. Its just easier this way, They also know if they crash their own computers anyone else's are off limits until I can get to it. Its incentive for them to be more careful. Besides that, I have a problem with anyone at my desk. I know where everything is and it bites my batootie when things are moved and miss placed. Best just to stay out of MOM"S work area altogether.

I am not quite that bad! I'll share my computers, if I have too.

I think youngsters just don't see the computer as anything other than a game or toy, so, moving icons around is part of the game.

I used to be open and free until I started coming home and finding icons missing and the remaining icons scattered all over the desktop.

Ha.ha.me too,because i have a younger brother who 9 years old.So everytime he he using it,i must check the setting over and over.after that i set up different account.

That sucks for both of you as I am sure your friend didn't know.

You are right about laptops. An upto date high performance laptop will cost 3 or more times an equivilent desktop. You should consider having your own logon or profile, as when you get your own PC, you will be able to easily identify your files and copy them across.

I'm with you mrsbrian, that's exactly how I feel.

Not work. I talking about home. I have my own PC which I have an account and login setup. If the kids need to use mine, they have to log in as another account.

I do not share mine but I do have another account set up for hubby on mine if something needs fixing that I cannot take care of.

I remember when used to share, then it was my wife and I. It was a pain, as whenever I wanted it, she was on it and visa versa, but, being the people we are we worked it out without much trouble.

I usually make my other account's "user" accounts only, so, they cannot install programs. Also, windows xp has the restore option, which is probably the best idea they have ever come up with. I have used that a number of times. I usually let people use my network, when they come to visit, but, I set up the encryption and the passwords.

True. Thanks for responding. I like my PC set up the way it is and I don't want it changed.