Why it’s a bad idea to put the computer in the living room
Aug 11th, 2005 by Accidental Thinker
Q: Why is it a very bad idea to put the computer in the living room?
A: Noise pollution, noise pollution, noise pollution.
When Noah was born, we converted what was then the home office into his bedroom. The computer got relegated to the living room due to the fact that we were stupid. Well, that, and it’s also the only place where there was any space.
The living room wears its name well, because we live there. The kids play there, they bicker there, they tinker on the piano, and the TV is always on. Sometimes the Barbie stereo is on too. Yes, at the same time as the TV. The husband is always singing, or whistling, or playing his guitar. This all adds up to noise. Lots of it. And it is all compounded by the fact that when we installed tile flooring in the house a few years ago, we didn’t know we were investing in a high-end sound amplification device. I do love the sounds of a happy household, so this really isn’t so bad unless one is trying to, oh, say, concentrate.
I’m threatening to get a laptop and install a wireless network so I can go wherever in the house is quietest (relatively speaking) when I need to work. Kent says we can’t afford it, but right now it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a bigger house!
*lol* yeah, I can imagine the noise allready. Thats why my partner
Edwin has a pc in his office room. And thats why I have a laptop with
wireless internet so I can sit and use it where ever I want to …and
that can be very handy *lol*
Do it !!!! Life is short and YOU deserve it. I have 4 wireless laptops
and a desktop that’s NEVER used. Dell has some great deals cooking.Do it !!!