Readers' comments.

This article from PC Pro features readers' comments on various topics. One reader discusses the recent CrowdStrike/Windows outage and how it affected their work as a nurse. They highlight the challenges they faced in accessing patient records and prescribing medication without the necessary software. Another reader raises concerns about the installation of external software on business-critical systems and the need for better testing procedures. The article also includes comments on aging technology and the importance of simplicity in tech for older individuals. Finally, the article presents a readers' poll on optimism and pessimism about the future of technology, with mixed views expressed. [Extracted from the article]