Reading your comments as I scroll: maybe you added some insight; but your delivery is crass. It makes you seem deliberately elitist… and makes me ignore your “angry” comments. You’ve made the conversation worse by adding to it, without consideration of anything besides your own opinion
And the worst part is you don’t even consider it a personal failing.
Isn’t that ironic.
She leaned forward, turned off the monitor, then turned it back on. “I did this 10 times already, and its still not working”.
And this is why I couldn’t work in IT support; I just don’t have the patience for certain things. I always love teaching people new things, but most people don’t care when it comes to computers; they just want it to work effortlessly even when they’re the one screwing it up.
And especially working on-site! Oh my life, I bet there’s that same few people… just constantly failing to even try lmao
I hear ya, and appreciate the info because I didn’t know that. I was saying that I would do both before calling, and then again when they asked me
But this was back in like 2004-ish, so I’m not sure what was best practice back then. I would just try it all before calling lol… going so far as to shut down and unplug for a few seconds or more
Honestly, I would try the restart first (cause it was easier/more automated), and then a full shutdown and power-up. It’s been many years since I called any IT support though, but that was mu process. Cause I hated having to call for help lol
As someone who has been asked to restart the computer, even though I already did that before calling IT support… I internally sigh, but begrudgingly do it again just to appease their process. Because I assume plenty of people don’t do it and make y’alls life a tiny bit harder, when a restart would’ve fixed it
Also, how many are solved by making sure the power cable is not just plugged into the wall, but seated into the back of the computer as well?
So you’re somewhere between 18 and 58 than
Kinda relevant XKCD
It’s Spokey Dokey for me. Fuck me, if I could ever rip through a harmonica like that… I would call it good on life and try to pass in my sleep
Currently my life. About 3 months now, no plans to upgrade anytime soon. Sucks though
Just got 4 pairs with prescription lenses for ~$80. I use eyebuydirect, but I’m sure there’s other vendors like it
I began learning on a cheap acoustic that made it incredibly hard to play, but I never knew any better.
Many years later, I was given a nicer acoustic and I realized how much easier it was to play. Suddenly the F chord wasn’t such a monster to hold down.
I feel like the cheap acoustic absolutely stunted my learning, and possibly caused me to pick up bad habits. But I still have it cause it was my first guitar and kinda like the sound of it. But holy shit, it’s still hard for me to play it
I’ve always loved using Linux, but sometimes I just need things to work; so that whatever I’m doing is quick/painless. But as much as I’ve switched back and forth, I keep getting pulled more into Linux, the more I learn about my (personal) technical problems
Sure, I can fix it on windows… but the more I delve into Linux, the more I begin to understand the underlying principles of all of it. And for a lot of things; the more I learn about Linux, the more I’m able to navigate across multiple OS’s. Learning a little Linux has taught me a metric shit-ton about how computers “speak”, and that knowledge has crossed over to a lot of different applications.
I still don’t use Linux full-time. But I’m definitely starting to prefer it the more I learn. I hate fighting against locked-out bullshit on windows, when I “just need things to work”. But I still like being spoon-fed sometimes, when I don’t have time/patience… but I now much prefer taking the time to make my computer work for me. I’ve learned a shit ton about computers because of Linux
IIRC, your body only uses one receptor to feel cold or wet, and than uses other sensory signals to try and determine the difference
I’ll drink to that?
It’s probably cause you look punny
My main is reddthat.com
Clear and open admins; smaller instance with room to grow; it’s my personal favorite
Not once did I ever get a post in r/showerthoughts past the mods. I eventually stopped trying
I have an umbrella with a Bluetooth speaker. It even allows phone calls while using it. No idea why it’s a thing, but I found it could be fun to use as a rave-toy thing. Just gotta add some LED lights and choreography!
If you buy a gift for someone, but they refuse to accept it, who then owns the gift? You do!
Your anger doesn’t upset me, but you’re still the one left holding it and experiencing it
You sound smart enough to figure out how to find some therapy, my friend. You should try and do that for yourself, or work harder at self-control and compassion
Don’t bother typing a long-winded response, I’m moving on. Good luck to you in all of your endeavors!