A poll of 2,000 Americans found that 50 percent of respondents would rather clean their entire home than sit through nearly an hour of cleaning up their digital devices and organizing it.
Yet in over three years the typical American polled haven’t yet swept or arranged their desktops. The survey , conducted jointly with Western Media by OnePoll, showed that 62 percent said their desktops were “very” cluttered through all their digital devices.
So, why are Americans so reticent about cleaning up their desktops? It turns out that more than half (51 per cent) worry that they will lose their photos and videos in the process.
About 49 percent fear that they will destroy all their passwords if they attempt to clean up a laptop while 47 percent do not want to delete any software from their computers.
The concern among respondents about the organisation of their digital devices is very real. And the main issue was identified to be the apprehension of losing stuff they would use later.
Two major explanations people claim they stop offering their workspace a good clean is that they know that it’s all right now (36%), it’s time-consuming (31%) and it’s just a mess; there’s little hope for everything (26%).
Yet when it comes to their physical desktops, 61 per cent wish they were more coordinated.
One in seven said they get a “low storage” or “storage full” alert every day on at least one of their computers — whilst another 28 per cent get such alerts per week.
“With devices at our fingertips, we have the ability to create and capture an enormous amount of content,” said Anthony Morquecho, director, product marketing, Western Digital.
“We are now accustomed to accumulating digital content, however, when it comes to managing it all, it is definitely a challenge for many.”
A cluttered workspace will also wreak havoc on the lives of the populations. Getting a dirty workspace makes 71 percent of respondents feel depressed.
Americans are sadly still ignorant for all the data and information they have saved on their computers. Sixty-seven percent revealed that they currently have files stored on their devices which they have forgotten completely.
More than half (51 per cent), however, don’t understand how to properly back up all their files.
“As a digital storage company, our mission is to help consumers find the best solution to combat digital chaos,” Morquecho added. “We work hard to make it so easy that it doesn’t have to feel like a chore.”
