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Hi listeners, I'm Kirsten Lee and I have a story I want to tell you.

A story about a used computer that's harboring some leftover files.

So, gather round and listen.

Close.

I've said it a thousand times our employees should not be allowed to buy their own computers.

We should be issuing company-approved equipment, modern tech, not stuff built in the early 2000s.

And I know what they're thinking. I know because I have a dad in the 60s with no PC know-how who thinks the exact same way.

They think if they can buy some used discounted old laptop they can get by, saving a couple hundred bucks.

Except they can't get by. The world doesn't run on Windows 98 anymore.

Then, whenever their crap breaks and it does break, what do they do? They turn to us, the computer geeks.

They come to our offices like they've caught some rare disease looking for miracle tonic.

Usually it's a performance issue. Older computers weren't built to handle modern software.

The example I keep giving is that it's like trying to pull a moving van with a horse. Maybe you can do it.

But it's going to be a lot slower than what you're used to.

But never mind logic. I tell them they need more RAM and they shake their heads.

No, no, they say. I just need you to get it working.

Right. Working.

I swear. Some people look at IT the same way they look at sketchy auto repair shops.

No, ma'am. We're not trying to sell you extra services, but your computer is literally on fire.

And you know, I guess it's a double-edged sword because without clue as people asking their coolest questions, I'd be out of a job.

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