MRW I'm on the phone trying to help my parents troubleshoot their computer issues

Jun 15, 2020 7:11 PM

megasage101

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Install a remote desktop program on their PC. It saved my sanity.

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Mrw trying to explain difference between wifi and cellular to family

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I have PTSD from this.

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Have you tried turning it off and on?

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And that's probably how they felt teaching you manners when you were little.

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teamviewer and set yourself up for unnatended connection next time you are at their machine.

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ya parents can hack into Area 51 data banks trying to use Explorer

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I try to remember that my parents taught me how to use a spoon, and that I need to try to be kind and helpful.

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There are millions of us! Millions!

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T E A M V I E W E R

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remote desktop software is a lifesaver

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So they asked the guy without any pixels?

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That's what they looked like the last forty times you shit your pants before you figured out how to shit in a toilet.

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My old folks got into fb and asked me how to add friends... couldn’t answer coz I don’t use fb...

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My dad is 73, and learned programming back when they used punch cards. I tell him to open a tab on his browser "Yeah I don't do those..."

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Haha I work help desk

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Lol my wife has to that. She gets pissed at me when I laugh in the other room.

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Its even more fun when they tell you that they did what you told them but they really didnt. Makes the troubleshooting challenging.

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They were teaching your dumb baby ass how to use a spoon at one point so chill and be patient.

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“Boy, I’ve been using computers longer than you’ve been alive.” -Dad, same man who calls me to order something on Amazon for him.

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"Then why are you so shit at it?"

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I know it can be difficult, but only patience can help. Also, explain where everything is. "Bottom left corner" and such

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Once, while on 3 tabs of acid, walked my mom through forwarding ports on her router. WHY DID I ANSWER?

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So what do I do with the foot pedal? Is that to make the googles go faster....mom that's the mouse get it off the floor

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foot pedal? that's a mouse.

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Words of wisdom to live by, never tell anyone you know how to fix computers, houses, or cars. You'll be happier that way.

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Instead of keeping your knowledge for yourself, it’s better to share it with grateful people. Will make you happier in life.

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Or that you know how to use Excel.

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I don't mind helping my relatives fix PC issues, really. I love hearing, Baby face, come see what's going on with my computer. Lll

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Help my house is broken

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Fuck, I've been telling people about all three. Thanks for this!

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Never tell anyone you know how to do anything

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or have tools to do things

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And tell your boss to screw off.

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Random question, but does anyone know the origin of this gif?

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This is from a Texas vs UCLA football game back in like 2010. Notice her longhorn face sticker on her cheek. Those were dark times.

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I think you got it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW_qasgK0bg

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I think its Tennessee's win over Georgia in 2017??.. this was before the hail mary at the end.. I THINK

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You could be right. It looks... sports-ish related. And apparently was aired on ABC according to the label. Thanks! =)

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We found it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW_qasgK0bg

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Oh, its Texas... pretty close :)

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Don't ever forget, they once taught you how to use a spoon ;)

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Computers have been in homes for over 25 years. Imagine an adult not understanding how a microwave works.

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But do you call them every few months to demand why the spoon isn't working as a fork now?

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Best description of what IT is like with parents.

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My spoon doesn't regularly get viruses from spoon related porn websites though...

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Because you'd never seen one before. They've had the computer long enough to lose that excuse.

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And they knew what they were getting into

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"what's a modem?"

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"You're just making that word up."

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What's your email password? I dont have a password.

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Did I just fart?

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Router? What language are you speaking. Copy paste & edit beyond my ken. I broke it didn’t I?

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“How do I get to settings?”

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What's password again.

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Teamviewer is a godsend.

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Chrome remote desktop. Awesome and free.

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Anydesk is better then both and works better

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Careful with TeamViewer, it's been hacked

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Tell us more. Much more.

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Just don't let it open on startup and you should be fine tho

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First I've heard of it.

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I specifically run Windows 10 Pro so that I can use the native assist software.

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I'm now that my personal laptop is a macbook, I'm really not sure what I should use now.

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