Curse or Cursor

I find myself in many situations where I am asked to help people defeat their computer demons. I help when I can, but I am certainly NOT an expert. I just fool around a lot on the PC and press buttons that make sense to me and go where they lead, then I try to replicate that sequence of commands in remedying problems for others.

For the more difficult problems I consult my "go to" experts for their advice and instruction.

Usually it is just learning a few simple commands while other times it is more like being a monkey painting underwater. A clam playing the guitar. A lamp preparing dinner. Cats and dogs living together under the same roof. The government admitting fault and accepting responsibility for its actions or lack of. In other words there are those of us that have no business operating a computer (or a country).

When I come across such a person I warn them that after 4 tries, and 4 failures, I will be taking their computer away from them and replacing it with a pad of paper, a pencil (with a huge eraser) and a telephone, preferably with a rotary dial.

This little rant was inspired by a video sent to me earlier today from a friend that teaches and understands. Enjoy the video.