When your computer “knows” you’re in a hurry, it slows down.
When your computer “knows” you’re in a hurry, it slows down!
I know I’m not the only one that experiences this.
It’s 8:55 am and you’re running late for work. You’ve got a presentation to give in 5 minutes and you’re still trying to get your computer to boot up. You hit the power button and wait… and wait… and wait. Finally, after what feels like an eternity, the computer screen comes to life. But it’s not good news. The computer is running slow, even slower than usual.
You start to panic and try to open your presentation, but it’s taking forever to load.
Next thing, start to sweat, knowing that if you don’t get this presentation up and running soon, you’re going to be in big trouble.
You take a deep breath and try to calm down.
You tell yourself that it’s just a computer, and it can’t be that hard to fix. Then you start to click through the menus, trying to find a way to speed things up. But nothing seems to work.
The clock is ticking. You’re running out of time. You start to feel like the computer is laughing at you. It knows you’re in a hurry, and it’s enjoying every minute of it.
Finally, with just seconds to spare, you get your presentation up and running. You take a seat at the front of the room and start your presentation. The audience is listening attentively, but you can’t help but feel like they’re all thinking the same thing: “Your computer is so slow.”
You finish your presentation and the audience applauds and you take a bow, but you can’t help but feel a sense of relief. You made it through, even though your computer tried to sabotage you.
As you walk out of the room, you can’t help but smile.
You’re convinced that when your computer knows you’re in a hurry, it slows down.
You know that you’ll never let your computer know you’re in a hurry again.
The phenomenon of computers slowing down when you’re in a hurry is a common one. It’s often called the “hurry sickness” effect. There are a few reasons why this happens.
One reason is that when you’re in a hurry, you tend to multitask more. This can put a strain on your computer’s resources, which can slow it down.
Another reason is that when you’re in a hurry, you’re more likely to make mistakes. This can lead to problems with your computer, such as crashing or freezing.
Finally, when you’re in a hurry, you’re more likely to ignore warning signs from your computer. This can also lead to problems, such as overheating or running out of memory.
If you want to avoid the “hurry sickness” effect, there are a few things you can do. First, try to avoid multitasking when you’re in a hurry. Second, take your time and be careful when using your computer. And finally, pay attention to warning signs from your computer and take action if necessary.
By following these tips, you can help keep your computer running smoothly, even when you’re in a hurry.
This is so true, the pages just start malfunctioning then. It’s just as if the system knows. Thanks for the tips! 🙂
For real, it’s as if it knows 😄
Hmm…so true
This happens to me a lot, so I try to be calm when I’m working on a deadline with the computer.