Tag Archives: Tech Support

Who’s On First for the Computer Age

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Ron

If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, ‘Who’s on First?’ might have turned out something like this: COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: … Continue reading →

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The Laws of Computing

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Ron

When computing, whatever happens, behave as though you meant it to happen. When you get to the point where you really understand your computer, it’s probably obsolete. The first place to look for information is in the section of the … Continue reading →

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Concerned Neighbor

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Ron

A man was in his front yard mowing grass, when his neighbor, Judy, came out of her house and went straight to the mailbox. She opened it, then slammed it shut and stormed back into the house. A little later … Continue reading →

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Dangers of Casual E-Mailing

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Ron

An Illinois man left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel in Florida, he decided … Continue reading →

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Reliable Software

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Ron

Because I had forgotten the dates for a number of my friends’ and relatives’ birthdays and anniversaries, I decided to compile a list on the computer and have the dates highlighted on screen when the machine was turned on. I … Continue reading →

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Ancient Tech Support

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Ron

The tech support problem dates back to long before the industrial revolution, when primitive tribesmen beat out a rhythm on drums to communicate: This fire help. Me Groog Me Lorto. Help. Fire not work. You have flint and stone? Ugh … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons Why TV Is Better Than The World-Wide Web

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Ron

1. It doesn’t take minutes to build the picture when you change TV channels. 2. When was the last time you tuned in to “Friends” and got a “Not Found 404” message? 3. There are fewer grating color schemes on … Continue reading →

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Yesterday Computer Song

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Ron

Do you know the song “Yesterday”? Then sing along to this computer version. Yesterday, All those backups seemed a waste of pay. Now my database has gone away. Oh I believe in yesterday. Suddenly, There’s not half the files there … Continue reading →

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Over Quota

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ron

A ragged individual stranded for several months on a small desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean one day noticed a bottle lying in the sand with a piece of paper in How it works? Tadalista (Tadalafil) works … Continue reading →

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Unscheduled Outage

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Ron

It’s thunderstorm season and when the power goes out at one branch office, the uninterruptible power supplies kick in, everything gracefully shuts down, and the technician waits for power to return. And waits. And waits. “Late evening sees the power … Continue reading →

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