Comments | ellixian: computers make my head HURT

ellixian

computers make my head HURT

Oct 05, 2008 21:14

1. OH GOD. My computer hates my guts. A lot. I'm now posting from my dad's Mac - can I just say I'm a retard and it took me, like, TEN MINUTES to realise that the power button is ON THE BACK OF THE MONITOR? I spent ages staring at the computer going - I bet it's something counter-intuitive as it always is for Macs. And it wasn't, the power switch ( Read more... )

housespam, sleep patterns of fail, lj - alexia88, tina fey, my computer hates me

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lanafromoz October 5 2008, 13:19:17 UTC

New computer time? :D

ellixian October 5 2008, 13:23:24 UTC

I wish! I only just bought this piece of junk a few months ago! Like, not even a YEAR ago. *weeps*

Too bad I don't have a box set of 30 Rock. I'm in SUCH a Tina mood right now. D:

lanafromoz October 5 2008, 13:24:16 UTC

I wish I could send you some of my old SNL tapes to watch!! D:

ellixian October 5 2008, 13:25:50 UTC

omigod that would be EPIC awesome. I only just managed to watch the SNL debate on the NBC site and now I have to go back to my room and let my dad use his computer! *weeps*

vertical_chaos October 5 2008, 13:19:53 UTC

Grrr about computer issues. GRRR!

However, I may have to snag some of the Tina Fey icons. :) Woman is too funny. And scarily dead on.

ellixian October 5 2008, 13:24:13 UTC

I know, it annoys me SO MUCH, especially on the weekend. D:

Feel free to snag the Tina icons - I'm pretty sure they're tagged Tina on my LJ. She. Is. HILARIOUS. Already I can't wait for next week's SNL! ;)

vertical_chaos October 5 2008, 13:26:02 UTC

Totally! :(

Thanks! :) Credit will be given of course.

ashley_west October 5 2008, 13:32:44 UTC

My PC used to hate me, too, which is why I switched to Mac. I used to say it was AI, lol. Hope it settles down soon. You only have the first two episodes of House? But OMG, last week's was totally awesome. I'm gonna watch it again tonight! *jumps*

And, *hugs you,* jus''cause. :)

ellixian October 6 2008, 16:20:21 UTC

I only managed to save the first two episodes onto my thumb drive. Turns out I didn't know how to delete stuff off it using a Mac to clear up space for more tv. FAIL FAIL FAIL. But I really liked the first two episodes! \o/

xixlovexgreenx October 5 2008, 13:37:42 UTC

1. LOL I so know that feeling... happens to me now and then, too.

2. KICKS COMPUTER

3. OMFGJM. LOL. THIS IS NEARLY EVEN BETTER THAN THE CHART. Though, of course it's sad.

5. You have the weirdest sleeping patters I've ever seen... but then I'd do the same if I could...

ellixian October 6 2008, 16:22:04 UTC

1. It's a felling of FAIL.

2. PLEASE NO, IT MIGHT DIE AGAIN. D:

3. That's the sad thing, we're laughing even though she might really get into the White House. Laugh while you're in pain, I guess.

5. Hee. I guess I should be proud of them. ;)

xixlovexgreenx October 6 2008, 16:27:03 UTC

1. LOL Yeah, but then again, we all FAIL now and then. xD

2. *STOPS* Okay....then no kicking...

3. I guess... but she really just can't end up there, seriously. This would be so more than just wrong. So many kinds of wrong.

5. Yeah, you should be.^^

ellixian October 6 2008, 16:30:30 UTC

3. Did we think Bush would get his first four years? His next four years? A full eight years? Never underestimate the power and folly of the red states...

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irnbruise October 5 2008, 13:48:40 UTC

My ex had this really great icon of one of her favorite anime characters shaking his fists at a bunch of screens. It was perfect for computer-problem posts ( ... )

ellixian October 6 2008, 16:27:53 UTC

I know that once I figure out Macs properly and can negotiate them effectively and efficiently, I wouldn't have a problem with them - matter of learning, I guess? But since I've never actually LEARNED any of it yet, it just frustrates me. Also, hai, I've done that 'inability to find CD/DVD drive thing'... back when it was still floppy disks. I inserted mine and spent almost an HOUR trying to find how to GET IT OUT OF THE COMPUTER. Who would have thought to drag the icon to the trash basket instead of hitting an eject button, WTF?!?!? *weeps*

Thanks for the copy-paste commands - I figured those out after a while, but I have no idea how to right-click on an image and save THAT link? Since Macs don't allow right-click?! *weeps*

VIDEO OF LOL. SO TRUE.

irnbruise October 6 2008, 18:21:21 UTC

Right click is also completely not intuitive - you have to do ctrl+mouseclick over the link or image you are interested in to get the Open link in new window/Save image/blah blah to pop up. I'm used to it now, but it confused the shit out of me when I first switched back.

Also forgot to say it's less of an issue now that everyone has thumb and external drives, but one thing I love about Macs is if you buy a new one from the retail stores, they'll transfer all your data, settings, and files over at no cost, so that when you boot up your new machine it's EXACTLY like looking at your old one. :)

ellixian October 6 2008, 18:23:22 UTC

they'll transfer all your data, settings, and files over at no cost, so that when you boot up your new machine it's EXACTLY like looking at your old one

Wow. They make it REALLY REALLY hard for you to decide to give up on Macs once you start, huh? Talk about awesome customer service. They couldn't give a damn with PCs.

SO COUNTER-INTUITIVE WITH THE RIGHT-CLICK, WTF. *CRIES*