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[–] [email protected] 41 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Anytime family asks for computer help I tell them I haven't used windows in years so I'll have no idea what to do either.

[–] [email protected] 37 points 9 months ago (3 children)

My friend, who is a windows and android guy, encourage his family to buy Macs and iPhones. That way when they have problems, he sends them to the Apple Store.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago

Same, I dont do Apple. Sorry Mom and Dad.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago

I mean, good idea ;) P. S.: I've yet to meet a Linux guy who wouldn't help out another Linux person. Well, admittedly I'm the only Linux guy, but I'd help Linux people just because of principle ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Been doing this for 2 decades. Works like a charm!

[–] [email protected] 33 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I've stopped answering my dad's phone calls since he only calls for computer help.

My mom still gets help because she at least tries to figure it out before calling me.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 9 months ago (1 children)

For me was not grand parents but my dad was referring me ALL the time to other people that went to his workshop that I "know about computers" (almost is some sort of arcane knowledge). I remember once somebody approached me with the typical question:

  • Are you the one that "knows about computers"?
  • (cringing inside already) yes that's me
  • You know, I have this fridge that won't cool....

I just left even before he finished the sentence. My dad later that day asked me why I was rude to someone (I know it was this guy). I just told him "imagine you know about cars and somebody asks you fix their fridge". Didn't even need to say more.

So for some people in my place, " knowing about computers " means arcane knowledge with nearly everything with a digital screen on it.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Are you the one who can tell me how to exit Vim?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Turn the computer off and on

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Instructions unclear, it's strapped to Elon's spaceship. How do I get it off?

[–] [email protected] 24 points 9 months ago (1 children)

For really old people.... I am more comprehensive. But man some people I swear... Like they ask me to help them with stuff I haven't even used either, like I am going to do the same as you read, think and act. But some people seem to suddenly forgot to even know how to read or think.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

That's roughly half of the tickets in IT work.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I try to adopt the mindset that my loved ones don't need me to be their tech enthusiast... But they need me to be their tech therapist.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That’s not quite the same chief

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Still better than a normal r*pist.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 9 months ago

"Oooo come here my favrite grandson i need help talking to my cosin of facebook" opensphone 6 pop ups *One number that keeps calling from "life lock" *

Please let your grandparents know about scams.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 9 months ago

I relate so much with this meme.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

Answer was just below the post

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

I actually enjoy being the one who helps with tech, it helps me spend time with my grandma and family members who normally just keep to themselves.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'll upvote anytime I see a little chihuahua

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

What about a big Chihuahua? I used to have a 30 pound dog that was 65% Chihuahua.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago

If it would bring my grandmother who passed away some thirty eight years ago back among the living and provide me with but a humble single day with her, I would gladly set up that phone.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

As frustrating as it can be, some day you’re going to miss getting those phone calls. 😢

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Damn my grandparents didn't live to see smartphones. I've never thought about that.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

hums Sound of Silence

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I would love to help my mom again with her computer. Or her phone. Honestly, I just want to see my mom for whatever reason.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

I miss my mum so much. She's not dead I just haven't seen her all day.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Id love for my grandma to ring me asking for help with her computer. She got me interested in computers back with a Commodore 64 when I was a kid.

Love you gran!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Finally, the moment has come to show my inner technical support.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Unexpectedly wholesome comment section 🥲

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Funny not funny

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