No, (other thing) Isn't Easier

 How many of us have complained about our phone or computer to a friend or family member who then offered the not-so-sage advice: "you should try (other phone or computer) because it's easier to use."

Spoiler alert: it's not.

There are two reasons for anyone to suggest that using another phone or computer would be easier for you to use: they think it's easier simply because they've been using it for years or they're having just as hard of a time as you but figure if you have the same gadget you can help each other.

Would it make sense for a piano player to suggest his student buy a different brand piano because it would be easier to play? Of course not. The only way to better play a piano is to practice playing the piano.

The only way to learn your phone or computer is to use your phone or computer. Once you've adequately learned your phone or computer you'll be able to find your way around any phone or computer regardless of the operating system (Windows, Mac, Android or iOS). This is more true now than ever before that most of the tasks we perform are web-based or happen within a browser window. For most of us the everyday things we do like read email, check our bank accounts and research random things happen in the exact same way across all devices.

Stick with what you have. Save yourself some money. Keep working with it. 

Moving over to another device because somebody told you it would be "easier" never works out. In fact, it may even set you back a bit from what you already know.


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