The main problem with being tech savvy is that everyone looks to you to solve their gadget-related issues. I mean, I’m happy to help but sometimes I just want to say “go and Google it dammit!” This is especially true with anything computer related. You know what I’m talking about–that frantic call from a friend who says their computer isn’t working, so you go over there and find it unplugged. Seriously, I don’t know how IT people can stand it. So, my question is: are you one of those people that gets stuck fixing everyone’s gadget problems?
Jacob
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 7:52 PMYou have no idea how bad it really is!!! I do it for my Job so iam out full time fixing companys computer problems, and then when you get home, everyone else wants you to do the same! I have my dad calling me all the time, The rest of my family not as much but still a fair bit. Its shocking, and my Nana has extended my ability to her old people friends in order for me to get “a little extra pocket money” so iam often wanted to goto some old persons house to fix their problems too! gah!
Adam Sweeney
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 9:56 AMMine usually start out with something like “DVD Decrypter isn’t working”, “what do you mean it’s not working, reinstall it”, “na, it’s not burning stuff”,”what are you trying to burn”, “a movie”, aaaaahhh, “i’m coming over” or “bring it over” and after about 5 minutes the problem is usually fixed, apparently “someone” always changes the settings, is this a standard answer.
I do have one mate who just tells it like it is, for instance “Yeah, i’ve been looking at heaps of porn sites and now i reckon i’ve got a virus or something”, try 30 trojans and what not, lol sometimes you just have to laugh.
peterjlay
Monday, June 30, 2008 at 6:35 PMthere are many of us who know this only too well. users should stop trying to fix things themselves, and leave it to the experts.
shuriken
Monday, June 1, 2009 at 9:16 PMIt will be very useful, I think, if you will keep writing !