Venting your rage against computers
Real AudioEver been tempted to smash your keyboard, throttle your monitor or flatten your mobile phone?
University of Maryland psychologist Kent Norman says violent thoughts and actions against high-tech devices are quite common. For the last several years, Norman has conducted a non-scientific online survey to gauge our frustration level.
Norman, who studies computer useability, advises frustrated consumers to watch him destroy machines as a way to vent.
Norman's Web site includes videos of him destroying computers.
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