Is the Segway going to replace walking?
When the Segway was announced everyone said it would change the world. But I've never seen anyone riding one except mall cops. It costs $5,000! Why did it fail? Was the idea ahead of its time? Are there any cities where people actually use Segways for transportation? It seemed like cool technology that nobody wanted.
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I learned the hard way to always back up before messing with this kind of thing. Burn a CD-R of anything important first. It takes 10 minutes and could save you from losing everything if something goes sideways.
My advice: don't overthink it. Pick the option that works best for your situation right now. Technology changes every 2-3 years anyway so nothing you choose today is permanent. The best technology is the one you actually use.
My nephew set this up for me and it was easier than I expected. Don't be intimidated by the technical stuff — most of it is just clicking Next a bunch of times. If you get stuck, the Help file actually has decent instructions for once.
I've been using computers since the early 90s and the answer to this has changed dramatically over the years. Right now, the best approach is to use open source alternatives when possible — they're usually free and often better than commercial products.
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