How much time to you spend at a computer, and what do you accomplish?

[RSI]

Although I don't have my own computer at home, I still spend sometimes 2-4 hours per day at a computer (at school). I'm trying to think of something to do that'll be constructive while I'm spending that time. I still have enough time to study, attend all my classes, etc, and spend several hours at the computer every day.

So what should I do? Should I think of a good idea for a website and really stick to it, or what? I can do pretty much anything with these computers (no restrictions). So, any suggestions?

-RSI

 

[Vortex22]

I spend all day on the computer and accomplish nothing.

 

[Viper GTS]

9-12 hours daily

What do I accomplish? I get paid every two weeks, & I post here.

I also pay bills, spend money, etc.

I love the internet. I haven't seen a teller in months.



Viper GTS

 

[crabbyapple1]

I average I think about 16 horus a day at the puter. But I also do all of my work on the puter as well. Half the time is spent just browsing or gaming. But i get my work done.

You need to get a computer! Actually I take that back, you'll just spend more time on it.

Here's what I do. FDA documents for companies. Patents review and filing also for companies. Process control guidelines and procedure documentation. Kinda boring stuff but it pays well (at least it used to until I lost 2 of my firms).

I'm seriously thikning about removing CSfrom my puters. It just gets way too addicting and I spend way too much time on it.

 

[Static911]

used to be all the time

now, maybe 1-2 hrs (i use comp to watch a dvd while doing hw)

static911

 

[RSI]

Interesting. BTW... Finally found a decent computer lab here. All the other comps were like 133-200 max (MHz) and 32-64MB ram max. I looked into one of the rooms and they seemed to have bigger monitors. I sat down at one and it's a P3 w/128MB ram. MUCH nicer! Oh and these have 98, the others have '95. Blech. Not all laggy here! I think this is the one I'll be frequenting from now on!

Anyway I have a math quiz next.. oooooh, now THAT should be hard. NOT. Ha. Still have a few mins to kill though.

So no suggestions as to what I should do?

Maybe I could make money somehow?

-RSI

 

[wyvrn]

I use a computer for work. Get all my surfing done here usually.

At home, I use the computer for occasional games, financial documents/analysis, letters, spreadsheets, and that type of stuff. Try to stay off of computer at home as much as possible.

 

[Superdoopercooper]

I spend the majority of the day at the computer, and generally feel like I accomplish nothing.

 

[kikokam]

~10 hours a day, mainly browsing and here in the forums, but i still get my procurement work done, pays well, well, at least well enough for me as a college student.... stayed off the comp at home mainly unless i'm chatting

 

[Nemesis77]

Well.... 9-12 hours daily. What do I accomplish? Well... My computers works on SETI@home workunits all the time, does that count?

 

[PsychoAndy]

8-10 hours a day.....i manage to do nothing

 

[mdennison]

About 10 hours a day gaming and web surfing. That includes 8 hour work day, actually working about 3-4 of those hours.

 

[SilverThief]

Too much time at the computer......I dont accomplish crap!

:|

 

[aceO07]

At home, I spend a lot time in front of the computer and nothing to show for it. I'm only productive when I'm at work (10-12hrs/week). I'm a college student so I need to reorganize my time..

 

[Mo0o]

i spend atleast 3 hours infront of the comp.. and WHATS THIS OF NOT HAVING A COMP AT HOME?? i thought anand tech had a prereq of a computer. ill send you my 288 56k comp as charity

 

[Soybomb]

5-16 hours a day I guess. What do I accomplish, well I get paid, but most important of all I think I learn tremendous amounts, of course there is also gaming

 

[hungrypete]

<< I spend all day on the computer and accomplish nothing. >>



me too

 

[KBrinks]

all day at work.. and from 7-12 at night... then i surf the net and play Counter-Strike

i wish i didn't use the computer as much.. but all my friends left for out of state college.. so im all alone *pout*

 

[RSI]

<< i spend atleast 3 hours infront of the comp.. and WHATS THIS OF NOT HAVING A COMP AT HOME?? i thought anand tech had a prereq of a computer. ill send you my 288 56k comp as charity >>

Well, there is a P83 w/24MB ram in my sister's room. Blech. And no thanks, I'm not poor (well, *I* am), just extremely lazy.

-RSI

 

[MWink]

<< I spend all day on the computer and accomplish nothing. >>

 

[RSI]

So nobody has any ideas as to what I should do?

-RSI