So when I got home from holiday travels my computer would not boot.
Several hours with support.

New computer.
Would not setup.
Several hours with support, new plug-in keyboard and it's up and running - more or less.
Still can't get the wireless keyboard to connect.
Still can't get it to use my external HD for backup.

I'm losing faith in the reliability (and security) of computers.
I'm back to using paper and pencil for keeping track of bank accounts and credit cards.
I use the computer to produce text (letters etc) but I print out a paper backup and file it.

I regret the entertainment material I've purchased for online use.  I trust DVD's and CD's much more.

I really only use my computer now for the internet and storing photos (which I back up carefully onto memory sticks.


(The computer support people were great, but it still means hours and hours of my time used up.)

One thing I have learned in life:


Never buy a piece of clothing because you like the way it looks on someone else.