Dumb uses of Technology

[Anonymous]

Go to dentist - Must sign-in using the touch-screen computers - Then go to counter to speak to receptionist and fill out form.  Whats the point of the touch-screen sign-ins when most still have to speak to someone.

Any others?

[jumpsuit]

I have a beef with those touch screen sign in machines in Doctors Surgeries / Hospitals too.

What better way to spread infection than by having sick people touch something and share germs etc.

Two surgeries looked nonplussed when I suggested they should at least have handwash next to the screens to be used before and after touching it.
 

[Anonymous]

You have a good point.  In Doc's surgery, people cough and cover their mouths (hopefully) with their hands, and then touch the touch-screens. 

[jumpsuit]

Exactly with delightful things like Norovirus and Influenza it really is a technological 'Russian Roulette' every time you touch that screen lol