Bringing beauty & joy to life
I’ve just updated WordPress. This is the first post with the new version. Here we go . . . another learning curve to climb. And that has been the story of my life the last few months.
It started with building a new computer and installing Windows 7. I was happy with XP, but that doesn’t put money in the corporate coffers. :no: So I’m doomed to a new, enhanced experience that I didn’t need or want.
In the past week, my hosting company updated the version of PHP (the programming language that we use for our blogs) to version 5.4. That resulted in a modified appearance on this blog. The background image was behind article text after the change. Woodland in autumn has given way to a solid color. I’ll try to dig deeper into that when I can find some time. (Not easy to do when Sylvia is with her father this week.)
Flash Update
While previewing this article before publishing, I noticed that the background problem was solved. I’m glad to see the autumnal woodland background once more. I got ahead of myself. Still on the learning curve. Arrrggh!
Continuing
Also this week, I installed MS Office 365 on this computer. That’s the software subscription service that keeps you in the latest version of MS Office (now v 2013). There have been a lot of changes since Office 2003, which I’ve been using for several years now.
Today, it was the WordPress update. Each one of these hardware and software changes has its own learning curve. And the learning never ends. I’m okay with part, but it would be easier at a slower pace. 😎
Playing in the background of all this has been a sore tooth. It started a couple of weeks ago. I visited my visit my local dentist, and after some questions, examination, probing, prodding, and whacking on my teeth, they took an X-Ray image of the area. Diagnosis called for a root canal. I had that done yesterday.
I’m hoping for a better experience next week. Do you know what I mean?
I would not take on that many changes all at once. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. Hope the tooth is done hurting now.
I am a “forget the torpedoes, full speed ahead” kind of guy. Once in a while it doesn’t work well, but usually does.
The tooth only hurts under pressure, thanks.
I’m tired of having to learn new stuff. I mean, it’s fine if I “want” to, but when it is imposed on me for my phone, computer, or anything else that is an everyday necessity….it gets me down. I’m tired and I don’t want to keep up all the time. And my kids roll their eyes when I say that.
Hope you are feeling better with that tooth soon!
I know what you mean, Lin. :rolleyes:
The tooth is doing better, thanks. 😎
I went from ME to Vista to Windows 8. I had no problem with the two OS’s that were said to be full of problems (ME and Vista). (I used XP at work only) Windows 8 is different in the look, but not bad after getting used to it. Am now at 8.1, which has HUGE improvements, although it took me two tries and and factory reset to be able to use it. I am happy with it now. I hear they are bringing back the Start button soon, but I haven’t missed it. Plus Windows 9 is on the horizon. The learning curve takes longer and longer as we get older, I think. (not that you are old)
In the recent OS offerings, those three weren’t at the top of most folks’ hit parade. I’m glad you had good experiences with them.
That’s nice of you to say I’m not old. However, the undeniable truth is that everyday you and I are a little bit older. We shouldn’t let that let that slow us down. Or as my primary care physician said earlier this year, “Don’t let that pain turn you into an old man.” That was excellent advice. :dance:
Take pain killers and enjoy the beautiful flowers.
I like that prescription, Verla. Thanks! :tiphat:
I too went from XP to Win 7-64 only I did it a couple of years ago. At one time one of the systems had Vista and, in fact, I still have it. I still believe Vista was a downgrade from XP. I did then, and still do, hate it!
I have been very pleased with Win 7. Number one complaint was it kept asking if I want to do something. Finally learned that I have to turn OFF “User Account Control.” Now I am OK.
I have seen absolutely nothing that makes me want to move to Windows 8. Right now it looks like a downgrade, again.
Bob
I avoided Vista after reading various reports. I’m glad that I did. Win 7-64 has been great. Sure is faster with high-speed SATA peripherals and all. I had the same problem on Sylvia’s computer, until I found out how to turn that off.
Win 8 is patterned after mobile devices. That makes no sense to me why anyone would want their computer to act like their smart phone. Perhaps I just don’t get “it.” Whatever “it” is. :dontknow:
Whatever “it” is I don’t get “it” ether. From the images I have seen I wouldn’t even want that Win 8 on my phone much less my computer. I’ll just stick to my Adroid system for the phone.
I agree. My phone does voice only. At least that’s all I’m paying for. 😉
Ahhhh, so you are one of “those”? :haha:
If by that you mean “cheap,” then yes, I am one of “those.” :uh:
I don’t like unnecessary upgrades either. :badmood: I’m trying to learn to be more congenial about it, since I know updates are likely to happen every year for the rest of my life. 😉
I can’t think of much that hurts worse than a sore tooth! It’s amazing how much hurt such a little part of us can let out. But now you’ve got a root canal, so no more ouchies. :cloud9:
The days of DOS were simpler, and we users could do a lot to personalize and enhance our computer operations. However, I’m not ready to go back to that era. Neither would I care to drive around in a Model A Ford–even if it’s simpler and the average Joe could do most of his own maintenance and repair, if so inclined.