Poll: How many computer and/or devices do you use for work? Autor de la hebra: ProZ.com Staff
|
|---|
This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "How many computer and/or devices do you use for work?".
This poll was originally submitted by Katia V.. View the poll results »
| | | | Ana Vozone 
Local time: 08:07
Miembro 2010
inglés al portugués
+ ...
My desktop computer, my iPad as an extra screen for certain jobs and, for emergencies and time away from home, a laptop with the same software that I have installed on my "regular" computer.
| | | | Michael Harris
Alemania
Local time: 09:07
Miembro 2006
alemán al inglés
Main computer, laptop for travelling and backup laptop for just in case
| | | |
My "workstation".
And maybe two, if reading (and possibly replying to) e-mails from my phone is viewed as work.
Philippe
| | |
|
|
|
I used to have 3: one desktop in Lisbon, one desktop in Brussels and a laptop in between. Now I'm "reduced" to only two and I must say that I haven't touch my laptop for some time...
| | | | Julian Holmes
Japón
Local time: 17:07
Miembro 2011
japonés al inglés
I'm not sure since 'device' or 'computer device' can include devices with input or output functions such as keyboards, mouses, display monitors, hard disk drives, CD-ROM players, printers, audio speakers and microphones, and other hardware units. 
Technical translators are always nitpicky. 
| | | | neilmac
España
Local time: 09:07
español al inglés
+ ...
My main PC, the one I'm sitting at right now, runs MS Office 2016. I use WordFast Classic, which it turns out doesn't work with Excel or PowerPoint files on this PC, so I keep a backup PC running W2010 and the MS Office 2010 version, which I can set up quickly if I want to work with Excel or PPT.
Apart from that, I also have a fully operational PC in the spare room; I'm not sure if it runs Windows 7 or 10, but the Office version on it is 2013, which doesn't work with WFC/Excel/PPT e... See more My main PC, the one I'm sitting at right now, runs MS Office 2016. I use WordFast Classic, which it turns out doesn't work with Excel or PowerPoint files on this PC, so I keep a backup PC running W2010 and the MS Office 2010 version, which I can set up quickly if I want to work with Excel or PPT.
Apart from that, I also have a fully operational PC in the spare room; I'm not sure if it runs Windows 7 or 10, but the Office version on it is 2013, which doesn't work with WFC/Excel/PPT either. I mainly keep it there so that anyone visiting can use it, and the rest of the time, like right now, it serves as an Internet radio. I usually have BBC 6 Music on in the background when working.
I also have two laptops. One of them is usually linked to the TV, as I use it for Internet. One of them has an English operating system and MS Office suite and the other one is in Spanish. One of them (or perhaps both, I'm not sure) runs 2010 and can handle WDC/XL/PPT. I normally use them when there is an issue with the PCs or if I have to work away from home for any reason.
I realise that not everyone can afford to do this, especially when just starting out. Actually, neither can I, but over the years what I usually do is when one PC starts to get old, I get it refurbished and buy a new one at the same time. I either keep the refurbished ones for backup, or give/lend them to friends or colleagues who might need them.
So that's 3 PCs and 2 laptops. I gave an old laptop to a friend a couple of years ago and as far as I know she still gets some use out of it.
[Edited at 2017-05-15 09:55 GMT] ▲ Collapse
| | | | | NO OF COMPUTERS/DEVICES USED FOR TRANSLATION | May 15, 2017 |
Hi,
J normally use my laptop for all the work. Occasionally, I use my iPad/smartphone.
Regards,
Devanathan.
| | |
|
|
|
Mario Freitas
Brasil
Local time: 05:07
Miembro 2014
inglés al portugués
+ ...
I use one desktop, and I have a notebook for mobility/emergencies.
But if I consider "devices", this list could well go to 5 or 10.
| | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: How many computer and/or devices do you use for work? | Trados Studio 2022 Freelance | The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.
Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop
and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
More info » |
| | Pastey | Your smart companion app
Pastey is an innovative desktop application that bridges the gap between human expertise and artificial intelligence. With intuitive keyboard shortcuts, Pastey transforms your source text into AI-powered draft translations.
Find out more » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |
Login to reply/comment 
