This is probably unrelated to the thread but there is something that just drives me nuts about my current computer: the wires!
I have soooo many wires coming out of the back of every device going to my computer that my husband and I literally have them labeled. Also...why are all these ports so incredibly inconvenient to access?
For example, my speakers didn't work yesterday. It turns out that my daughter had borrowed them while we were traveling and she put the speaker into the wrong port on the computer. It was a **BIG DEAL** to pull out the desk, pull out the computer, trace the wire, locate the port (on the **back** of the computer, of course) , and finally put everything back together again.
Why is everything labeled in dark grey, with tiny print, on a black surface. Who can read or see that THAT? Is inability to read or see things supposed to be “kool”?
Also “cord management” is a house cleaning nightmare!
What are these engineers THINKING! ????
When I go to the computer store, or a place like Best Buys, and voice my frustration and concern, the techies ( just past adolescence) selling this stuff just stare at me in stunned unblinking incomprehension.
LOL finally, you and I agree on something! I think we should start looking for the end to come soon! :)
Why is everything labeled in dark grey, with tiny print, on a black surface. Who can read or see that THAT? Is inability to read or see things supposed to be “kool”?
I have all those colored ports memorized but still I need a flashlight. To reconnect (average type) speakers you turn on all room lights AND use a flashlight and magnifying glass. Also your computer or motherboard manual will tell you what port is what
For regular old speakers you want middle port on the bottom of an array of six ports. Six audio ports is the typical PC arrangement these days. Half (the top three) are digital audio which you can forget
I'm looking forward to the day when every device uses wireless to communicate with other devices. I have 10 computers, 4 displays, 2 printers and other devices in my small home office with a sea of wires everywhere. It's a nightmare. As you have hinted at, manufacturers do a poor job of labeling wires and ports. Power bricks and AC adaptors also get me frustrated. I've accidentally blown devices because the polarity is reversed on some adaptors (cheap Chinese stuff).
Apple is good, mostly USB and Firewire. And you can buy wireless speakers, I've got a pair and there's no unsightly wires to deal with.