Techno parents

It's my fault. I got my parents to appreciate technology. See, I'm a techno geek myself and I love all the gadgets that come out to make life easier. Unfortunately for me, my parents just want it to work and not think why something is wrong. So I've become the son/computer guy/cell phone guy/tivo guy/anything technical guy.

So I've spent my summer break fixing all the stuff that went wrong in the last three months. I don't know how they did it. Even with three computers in the house, yes three, they have had some complaints, and would call me back in Ohio, to ask me to fix it. So here I am, fixing it.

What have I done? Well let's see. The newest computer, had too many viruses, and too much spyware. So I had to throw everything out and start from factory specs, then delete unnecessary software. Next I had to reconfigure the wireless router. But then my parents saw how I could be outside with my laptop and wanted to know if I could make the entire house wireless. So after assessing the other two computers which were running Win 98SE, and discussing with my computer consultant, I had to go to my local CompUSA and purchase a new router(a more secure one), a laptop wireless card, and a gadget from Linksys that after installing the software you just plug the device into the USB port and bam, you are connected. Beats me having to open that computer up. But then the old desktop, which used to be my sister's computer before she made the switch to a Mac, had video card issues, so I had to replace that.

Well after two days of running around back and forth to the computer store and updating computers, I have finally got it done. All three computers are working faster than ever. All have been networked on a wireless system, so no pesky wire running across the house.

My parents and sister, and brother appreciate how fast the computers are running now. Although my sister has mentioned that she thinks as soon as I leave the computers will start acting up. Hmm...a claim that my best friend says about how his children, my godchildren, are saints when I'm around, but become a pain in the ass when I leave. Hmm..

So I wouldn't have done this for anyone else FOR FREE. Any of you who have done this sort of thing, know how much of a pain in the ass it is. But its my parents, and it's the best thing I could do for now.

BUT if this happens again, and my sister is right. I'm switching them and handing over my Mac.