Donning the Geek Clothing

I think it has always been a common misconception that those who are working in the field of Information Technology and computers are automatically knowledgeable and reliable consultants when it comes to tech stuff and everything else involved.

I've had a few people ask me for my opinion about laptop specifications and ask me to advise them whether their preferred laptop is good enough or not. And every single time I try to find the right words to tell them that I can't help them much without seeming stupid.

Frankly speaking, I have no clue. True, I could probably program well enough if my life depended on it (which it doesn't, not right now anyway) and I drool at the latest, shiny gadgets on display at the local electronics shop, but apart from that, my knowledge is very limited. I'm not the typical geek. Come to think of it, I might not be a geek at all. Actually, I think I may be somewhat of a technophobe, but I am an apprentice learning the ropes on proper geekhood. With a little reading and blogging, I might be well on my way! =P