Scott Adams on his experience trying to back up computer files: 

Likewise, I have never been able to back up the data on my computer. Ever. In concept, it's pretty simple. You buy the backup media, fire up the backup software, set some options, and off it goes. Over the years I have tried perhaps 20 different backup media, and half a dozen backup software solutions. So far, none have worked.

Isn't it ridiculous that such a simple process is so riddled with problems?  I've had some success in this area, but trying to explain it over the phone to family members who either don't own the right technology or can't get past Microsoft's disorganization and stupidity makes me ask the question, "Will computers ever just be easy?"  Will we ever be at a point where any person can simply do what they need to do and move on?  For example, most people have both a computer and a digital camera.  But not many people have any sort of contingency plan for when their hard drive inevitably, unexpectedly fails.  Maybe we should all switch to Macs.  I've heard they Just Work™.