“This simple trick will cut your electric bills in half.” And it comes with a photo of a wire in your wall socket. Not sure why they present that, but it has to lead to you buying a device from them. I’m sure none of GoComics readers would be dumb enough to fall for that.
I remember a real head-scratcher problem I once had in my job as a Microcomputer Specialist. The University Radio Station had various computers with specialized software running on them. One was an automated program that played selected programs overnight, with no “DJ”. The problem was that intermittently, audio interference was being broadcast. After hours of testing, checking, thinking, I was just desperately substituting parts. It was when I put a different power cable on the PC that the problem stopped. Later, when the station engineer told other engineers about the fix, one guy was adamant that it couldn’t possibly be the power cord. Well, he was certainly entitled to his opinion, but all I know is, what worked, worked… ☺
The question is whether they’ll be checking regularly to show it’s working, thereby increasing their monitoring and thus causing an actual reduction in their exposure to viruses. Without debunking them, I probe similarly when friends and family tell me about some new thing that’s making their lives better. “Alkaline water makes you feel better? Are you drinking plenty of it?” (Yep, hydration’s a good thing) "Magnet therapy is helping your muscles and joints? Sounds interesting. Glad you’re taking better care of yourself as well as getting more active. ( … because you weren’t before) A good placebo can do wonders. Just keep it within a decent price range – affordable enough to not need a second mortgage, but at a sufficient price to trigger positive behavior via the sunk cost bias.
Ratkin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Everyone knows you’re supposed to inject bleach.
Alabama Al almost 4 years ago
Mrs. Wolowitz: I’m not going near that fakakta thing. I’ll catch a computer virus.
Yontrop almost 4 years ago
Oh no. He said the “V” word.
TStyle78 almost 4 years ago
Never thought about that before. Now I know how my customers keep getting virusses on their devices. I’m going to have to recommend those to them.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Look at the deal I got! https://www.facebook.com/dreamingtexas/photos/a.1553328801548397/2808522106029054
Andrew Sleeth almost 4 years ago
I assume they’re not referring to the ferrite bead.
Gent almost 4 years ago
Just make your device wear a mask. And them viruses will never bother it. Oh, and don’t forget to sanitise the mouse and keyboard.
lunapeachie almost 4 years ago
Always shop around when buying stupid products.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member almost 4 years ago
They should have waited for Amazon Prime Day. Those things are REALLY marked down then!
richdell almost 4 years ago
You can prevent computer viruses by just unplugging the power cord ;)
Lee26 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I wonder what Rita, the boss from Working Daze, paid for hers?
Tallguy almost 4 years ago
Ok, I laughed. But I’m not proud of it.
Spider-UK almost 4 years ago
kinda like how Garfield stopped the phone from ringing by tying a knot in the cord
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Simply unplug the computer. No viruses. Voila!
geese28 almost 4 years ago
Wow Brewster saved quite a bundle with that deal
Ray_C almost 4 years ago
“This simple trick will cut your electric bills in half.” And it comes with a photo of a wire in your wall socket. Not sure why they present that, but it has to lead to you buying a device from them. I’m sure none of GoComics readers would be dumb enough to fall for that.
ChessPirate almost 4 years ago
I remember a real head-scratcher problem I once had in my job as a Microcomputer Specialist. The University Radio Station had various computers with specialized software running on them. One was an automated program that played selected programs overnight, with no “DJ”. The problem was that intermittently, audio interference was being broadcast. After hours of testing, checking, thinking, I was just desperately substituting parts. It was when I put a different power cable on the PC that the problem stopped. Later, when the station engineer told other engineers about the fix, one guy was adamant that it couldn’t possibly be the power cord. Well, he was certainly entitled to his opinion, but all I know is, what worked, worked… ☺
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If I sign up for the Amazon Prime credit card can I get it for free?
Cactus-Pete almost 4 years ago
And yet neither of them has their device on their power cord.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 4 years ago
A thing without value can never become a bargain.
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
This is gimmick that replaced the old “turns the Whole World’s Electrical System into an Antenna for Your TV!”.
Seeker149 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The question is whether they’ll be checking regularly to show it’s working, thereby increasing their monitoring and thus causing an actual reduction in their exposure to viruses. Without debunking them, I probe similarly when friends and family tell me about some new thing that’s making their lives better. “Alkaline water makes you feel better? Are you drinking plenty of it?” (Yep, hydration’s a good thing) "Magnet therapy is helping your muscles and joints? Sounds interesting. Glad you’re taking better care of yourself as well as getting more active. ( … because you weren’t before) A good placebo can do wonders. Just keep it within a decent price range – affordable enough to not need a second mortgage, but at a sufficient price to trigger positive behavior via the sunk cost bias.