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Anyone else struggle with this?

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Nannabananasplitz Tue 07-Jul-26 14:41:34

I really struggle with any admin task on a laptop. I find it 1000x easier to print everything off and to have hard copies to refer to otherwise I just get completely lost, distracted and stressed out , I find it really hard to read from a screen too. I have had a pc since they first came out and use the laptop daily for all the usual things so pretty tech savvy in a general way. But I have just realised with more complex admin tasks I can not keep track of all the different tabs open or where files and folders are or if they are the ones I need or not. It is so much easier if they are real life files in front of me with real documents in to pick up , read and mark highlights or notes on with an actual pen. Is it just me? Is this a recognised thing? How do people go ‘paper free’ and cope??

FranP Wed 08-Jul-26 18:09:35

Aveline

Me too. I always print off boarding passes and tickets.

Me too; so much quicker getting through gates and not having to hand over my phone for others to read

Nannabananasplitz Wed 08-Jul-26 21:17:04

Ah well, good to know I am not alone. I will continue my half in half out way of doing things 😁

MT62 Thu 09-Jul-26 00:07:54

I like paper copies of statements.
If I’ve bought something from Lakeland I just add a stick it note at the top of that statement with the date of my item & file it away.
I would never, ever find it on my phone.
Paper receipts, especially if I’ve forgotten to take a bag into a shop.
I like a solid vouchers, not those digital ones.
I’ve alway got note pad on the go as my memory is shocking. I know I can add notes on my phone but I do forget to look.