A new US opinion poll reveals that the time wasted because of obsolete and too slow computers is yes, a huge waste of time, but also generates stress and is an obstacle to good daily health.
“Like Americans, the majority of users would lose 2 hours a week due to computer too slow ”remind the study’s experts.
The computer too slow, a source of stress
“If you’ve used a computer regularly for the past 10 years, you may have wasted more than a full month waiting for your computer to start, for programs to open, close, or to perform tasks that normally are simple and fast “explains Roddy McLean, Marketing Director of the study. 16 minutes per day.
“One of the main obstacles to good management of personal health is a lack of time in our busy days. Gaining 20 minutes a day could have enormous benefits. This time would allow us to eat better, to sleep more. or to practice a sporting activity ”insists Kathy Kaehler author, trainer and sports coach.
In fact, 31% of adults surveyed confided that they would do more sport, 26% would sleep more and 37% declared that they would organize their meals better.
“It’s amazing to think of the time lost over the course of a day, a week, a month and a year,” said the coach. If the slow computer wastes time, it also has the capacity to irritate and stress its users. This frustration is also bad for your health. 45% of those polled admitted that standing in front of a slow computer is more exhausting than an intense workout.
Advice to employers: to improve the performance and health of your employees, renew your IT equipment.
This survey was conducted online in the United States among 2,025 adults aged 18 and over, by Harris Interactive.
