I have a love hate relationship with computers; then again, when I think about it, I feel that way about the majority of technology. I spent well over five hours today trying to get a damn virus off my computer. I got the virus from browsing sites that I browse EVERYDAY and have never had issues with. I have an anti-virus program installed and it never alerted me. Luckily, I knew exactly what virus it was because I had it once before – Antivirus 2009 – as it tries to act like it’s Windows telling you, you have a virus. I’m still not even sure if I got everything completely removed but at this point, I’m too tired to deal with it anymore or even think about formatting my computer.

Luckily, classes start in a week and a half and hopefully by this time next week, I’ll have a brand new Macbook to play with. After dealing with the virus I got today I decided it was well worth the $1000 I’m going to shell out for a piece of grand technology that is known to be fairly immune to viruses and the common headaches that Windows based PCs have. Now don’t get me wrong, I know that NO piece of technology is immune to anything and I’ve read that Macs do crash and they do get viruses but the likely hood of them having issues compared to Windows based PCs/laptops is minimal and that’s why I’ve chosen to go that route instead of getting a Dell or HP. Not to mention, I’ve wanted a Macbook for the longest time especially since I’ve played around on Alan’s quite a bit when he’s around. I also figured it’d last me a lot longer than a Windows based laptop which I’ll probably have to replace within 3-4 years.

I’m also planning on building a completely new desktop computer, hopefully within the same time frame. I am waiting to get the security deposit back from my old apartment (luckily we didn’t do any long distance moving so it should be here within the week!) which will be put towards my new desktop computer or the laptop, which ever since it’s all coming out of the same account. My mom was going to give me $400 towards my computers since she gave my brother $400 for a PS3 for his birthday which she normally wouldn’t do and since the deposit is $400 I figured I’d use that instead of sending it to her like I originally was going too. I can’t wait to get new working hardware so I can stop worrying about losing my stuff and save myself all the headache I’ve been having lately.

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