Pew study cites personal tech frustrations
| According to a new survey, "When Technology Fails," from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, many consumers find it difficult to set up devices, are frustrated when technology breaks down and often need help from someone else to fix the problem. 11/17/2008 15:44 (msnbc tech-science) Continue to read news >> |
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