SupportSoft recently conducted a "Cyber Stress" study where they found that 65 percent of consumers spend more time with their computers than their spouse, and 8 out of 10 Americans are more dependent on their home computers now than they were 3 years ago.  Time spent with our computers aren't exactly long walks on the beach:

• The average consumer has experienced computer troubles eight times - about every four months - over the last three years.
• The average American is wasting 12 hours per month - the equivalent of half a weekend - due to problems with their home computer.
• A majority of Americans (52%) describe their most recent experience with a computer problem as one of anger, sadness or alienation.

Of course this study is a way to promote SupportSoft's support.com service in which consumers can call on a SupportSoft technician for computer woes advice.  Despite the obvious promotion, it got me thinking... 

How much time (repair, work, leisure, etc.) do you spend on your computer?  Participate in the poll.

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