Eating at the computer

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   schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years ago

   Do you eat while on the computer?
   I know many of you drink tea/coffee
   But do you eat a snack?
   
   I'm having chips and dip

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      leroy64posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I try not to eat when I am on my computer.  I don't like getting crumbs in the key boards.  I am kind of a messy eater.

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         schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         
         
         I only do it occassionally

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      mts1098posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      yes but I keep the food from the keyboard - do not want to drop something in there

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         schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         perhaps you're not a "neat eater?" just kidding, how bout an apple or piece of celery? that's not messy food. just sayin

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      JackyDragonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Only when I know I won't get caught by my partner

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   Strangely, no. The TV, however, is an entirely different matter...

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      schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

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      JakeFrostposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I totally agree, I don't remember the last time I ate without the TV

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         schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         beats eating alone doesn't it!

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            JakeFrostposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I don't know what it is but I hate being sat in silence, even if I'm not watching it, I must have it on. Just feels strange without the noise, plus it stops me from having to listen to my dog begging for my dinner -_-

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   JakeFrostposted 12 years ago

   I eat and drink around mine. I always use the laptop though so I just push it to the side and eat around it, normally still sits on my lap though.
   
   Right now I have a chocolate bar and a cuppa tea sitting next to me. I don't bother moving away just for a snack but if I'm eating a meal then I'll close the lid and put it down.

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      schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      ditto
      

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   Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

   I have two computers.  My PC is a 'family' computer and has had crumbs spilled into it from people sitting and munching.  I recently invested in a mac and it is ALL MINE!  and I do not eat at that computer, not even a snack. 

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      JakeFrostposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Woah! If I had a Mac I wouldn't let any food within at least a 3 meter radius of it... Or I'd put signs everywhere "NO EATING AROUND THE MAC!"

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         Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

           That 's funny!     As soon as I brought it home my nephew rubbed his hands together and said something like, "oh boy, now I can use your new computer."  (I happen to be raising him and he is the main reason why I got a different computer).  I said, "oh H...., no!"  It's him that I put the 3 meter radius around, hahaha.
         
         I love my Mac and it was truly an investment.  I had to get it financed, but it is worth every penny-and it is paid off.   That makes it even sweeter.

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            JakeFrostposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I've always wanted a mac, but the only real reason is how pretty it looks. I don't know if I would use it for much else than just looking at. Plus I couldn't afford one.

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               schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               
               
               I just figured out a new trick. I got back from the gym, I put my feet up on my desk, and I have a seperate keyboard and mouse for my laptop (I hate typing on laptops...so I'm sitting here w/ my feet up on the desk, the laptop so I can see the screen on the desk, the keyboard -in my lap! and the mouse on top my trash can on my right.
               It 's comfy but temporary.
               

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                  prettydarkhorseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  that is a good idea!

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                     schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     thanks Maybe I'll make it more permanent like put a pillow on my lap under the keyboard

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                        JakeFrostposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        I have a pillow on my lap right now, the laptop gets to hot and burns my leg

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                           Mighty Momposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           Mine too! In winter it's kinda nice (saves on heating) but sometimes I'll be sitting there going "Wow. Where is all this heat coming from? I look down and see my laptop burning my thigh. Or you know what's even hotter? The adapter "box" that links the plug from the computer to the plug in the outlet.
                           Really HOT!

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                        prettydarkhorseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        better, but I bet you can't type, get a little bit hard pillow! I might do that too..

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                           schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           

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                  JakeFrostposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  I don't mind the keyboards to much but I hate the mouse pad on laptops, I always have a separate mouse and I can't stand it when it's not there. I like it because if i'm just scrolling through pages I can just put the laptop on the table and use my armrest for my mouse.

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                     schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

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                     Cordless mouses are the best

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                        JakeFrostposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        My cords always wear and slowly the wires break... Although when I had a wireless one I snapped the little USB that went into my laptop (because I was always moving it to eat )

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   grand old ladyposted 12 years ago

   Today I had coffee and a mocchachino cake while working on the laptop. The cake was disappointing.

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      JakeFrostposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Have another one! You can never have too much cake :p

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   WriteAngledposted 12 years ago

   I've trashed my laptop keyboard with coffee spill twice in the past couple of years, however I have a warranty for next day on-site repair, so I am not bothered at all about this.
   
   I also trod on the screen of my previous laptop, but again it was covered by the same type of warranty.

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      schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      oops!

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   Hollie Thomasposted 12 years ago

   What frustrates me, as I probably spend around 14-16 hours a day in front of my lap top and obviously have to eat, is that eating with a knife and fork is impossible whilst typing at the same time.  There are times when I honestly wish someone would spoon feed me while I work. However, I have now overcome the spilling coffee problem, I have a spill resistant keyboard. After typing this it has suddenly dawned on me that I need to take the odd break now and then!

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      schoolgirlforrealposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      LOL!
      Hey Hollie,
      I feel for you!
      
      I would suggest maybe making protein shakes in the blender?
      I find this a quick way to have breakfast or lunch and not messy. It just occurred to me today because I was in a hurry and I didn't have time to eat. Just a thought!!

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