computers definitely can be frustrating. I did computer support in some form most of my adult life. Sometimes the solutions are a part of analysis and logic. Sometimes the results are a result of magic and incantations (have you rebooted it?). Good for you for persevering until you found the solution.

I had an old laptop and it was overheating...the fan was dead. I took it to a near computer repair shop, told them the fan was dead and it needed a new one. He quoted me almost 300 bucks. No, it's not. He gave me a stunned look and said, "no?" I asked how much the part itself was. His reply was 80 bucks. Again, NO, it's not. He wasn't willing to do anything fair. I went back a week later, showed him that it worked fine again and told him it was 20 bucks total including priority shipping and that it took me all of 5 minutes. The cost was almost entirely shipping. He appeared confused...I turned and walked out.

But I grew up in a family that fixed everything rather than replace with new. I guess I learned the habit. It's easy to look up instruction online if you don't already know.

Good job, girl!!!

For most computer issues you can search on Youtube describing the problem you are having and find a solution. It may have to watch more than one video to find the right one, but it is usually there.

Actually, for most problems you have with products there is somebody on Youtube who will tell you how to fix it. I even looked for how to properly trim back the blueberry bushes and another for trimming back grape vines.

With home or appliance repairs, if you don't have the right tools, don't attempt it, even if you found a video telling you what to do. Take the trouble to get the right tools, as the tools will cost less than calling the repair person after trying to make a repair with the wrong tool.

I’m so thrilled for you! I keep trying to figure things out, but mostly fail.

Congratulations

Good feeling, isn't it.

Well done you.

I’ve just set up wireless 5G. Chose it over fibre as the twelve month rental contract was a good deal.

The modem the mobile company gave me is huge, I don’t understand why.

Am used to technology growing smaller, not bigger.

At least it’s easy to use, I just had to turn it on to activate the internet plus WiFi, then log in.

Don't you just hate it when that happens? ...I miss the old days when Paper was King.

good job you’re more techie than you give yourself credit for………

Can SOOOOOOOOO identify!

You made me nervous for a couple of paragraphs, but I'm glad to see you got it figured out.

It is such a good feeling when you can work it out by yourself!! My kids call me a dinosaur, and I wear that with pride. And they generally fix my stuff. Two of the Sons in Law and one daughter are programmers, one daughter is a data base manager. They grew up with computers, we didn't.