“Why do men act so moronic over computer problems?” — Hmm, that’s quite a generalization, and has not been my experience at all. Different types of reactions and different degrees of calm vs. frustration from different people, of both genders. Knowledge and patience (or lack of either of these) are usually the main factors.
I see what the problem is. In the middle panel, you can see on the screen of Brad’s laptop that it has been infected with the dreaded “Greg 2 – 19” virus.
Thank Heavens! Now he can get back to the Ann Eiffel YouTube channel, “You Know You ❤️ Ann Eiffel” which has millions of followers. We know you’re one of them, too. ;9
People act moronic over computer quirks because these machines are attached to us like an appendix, family members like children and pets. Critical for business and entertainment.
Lately, I’ve been busy and have 5 computers going doing different things. I haven’t had any difficulties I couldn’t handle, yet!! I built a couple of them also.
I worked with PCs, and now they drive me crazy. They keep changing the way things are done when they worked just fine before. More and more frequently.
“This update include 300 more options, 299 of which you have no use for! But we have buried the one you use so you can’t find it!”
Toni; “Men act moronic over computer problems”? I’ve seen women do the same, maybe not as dramatic as Brad, but still. And, TJ, way to go, in defending your gender.
I have always believed that computers are the work of the Devil. What, haven’t you seen someone at a computer keyboard taking the Lord’s name in vain? All the time.
Was going to make a wise crack about Brad, but no I’ve been teaching online since 2002 and still get very flummoxed by Windows software in general. I’m not a MAC user, from left-wing Critical Management perspectives, plus I can’t afford Apple (lol), but I can see his reaction. And yes, I hope Toni relents on having a family, I think eventually she will be drawn to be a mom, but one reason is that Brad will make a fantastic dad, kind, flexible firmly loving. Like, um, Frank. Luann and Brad are the one set of young adults who have clearly normal, loving parents.
I’m reminded of the running joke on the first two seasons of the UK sitcom The IT Crowd: Roy and Moss would answer the phones “Hello, IT. Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
I just fixed a computer for a friend. It would boot up slowly and not do anything except beat on the disk drive. I looked and it had a 2gb dual processor with Win10 and 3GB of ram hardware limited to 4gb. My fix was a factory reconditioned machine with Win11, current I7, and 16 gb of ram expandable to 32. Sorry. Your ice cream is going to melt before that model T crosses the quarter mile.
I’m a computer consultant. When my long-term clients call me for help, the first thing they say is “I already turned it off and turned it back on and it didn’t fix it!” I have them trained LOL. The power switch is your friend.
I teach a class via Zoom, and in addition to our subject matter we dip into the subject of technology — we’re all using it, living with it and surrounded by it, after all. And I always end up telling them that turning it on and off is number one on the tech support Hit Parade.
lvlax almost 2 years ago
When all else fails… REBOOT!
Templo S.U.D. almost 2 years ago
“So please don’t point and stare, [Brad is] just technologically impaired.” ~Alfred Yankovic
linus82 almost 2 years ago
I guess Ctrl+Alt+Del didn’t work for Brad to react like this. He probably has a lot of junk files on his computer.
ronaldspence almost 2 years ago
He must have found the Any Key
beb01 almost 2 years ago
I had a day like that yesterday. Near thrown my phone into the wall two or three times trying to get it to do something easy.
Crann Bethadh almost 2 years ago
“Why do men act so moronic over computer problems?” — Hmm, that’s quite a generalization, and has not been my experience at all. Different types of reactions and different degrees of calm vs. frustration from different people, of both genders. Knowledge and patience (or lack of either of these) are usually the main factors.
Joe1962 almost 2 years ago
Are shut off everything from your power strip and restart it.
Linnorm almost 2 years ago
I can definitely relate!
Uncle Kenny almost 2 years ago
Betcha Brad restarted it.
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I see what the problem is. In the middle panel, you can see on the screen of Brad’s laptop that it has been infected with the dreaded “Greg 2 – 19” virus.
nightflight almost 2 years ago
Just call up the service line. You’ll still be confused, but in about three different languages.
blunebottle almost 2 years ago
The happy dance is completely understandable.
Rhetorical_Question almost 2 years ago
Amazing?
nightflight almost 2 years ago
Poor Toni. Her future looks doomed with poor decisions.
fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I’ve been having a problem with my system, but I don’t think I’ll call Brad for help.
aesirson4 almost 2 years ago
“Men” huh?Yeah ok…
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Pretty accurate. But I know women who do the same.
The Joke Explainer Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I honestly don’t know any men who act this way. And I know a lot of men.
micromos almost 2 years ago
Pull the brains is the first step.
Count Olaf Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Thank Heavens! Now he can get back to the Ann Eiffel YouTube channel, “You Know You ❤️ Ann Eiffel” which has millions of followers. We know you’re one of them, too. ;9
Count Olaf Premium Member almost 2 years ago
That bae is far too hawt for that loser dork. Seriously.
OneTime59 almost 2 years ago
People act moronic over computer quirks because these machines are attached to us like an appendix, family members like children and pets. Critical for business and entertainment.
Ellis97 almost 2 years ago
I don’t act that way around computers. Those things are expensive and precious. However, if it was a horribly out of date computer…
sallymargret almost 2 years ago
This is the silliest thing I’ve ever seen.
ctolson almost 2 years ago
I try Ctrl-Alt-Del before a Reboot/Restart and lastly, Shutdown, wait a minute and then start up again.
RSH almost 2 years ago
whatever salad TJ is making, it looks delicious…. perhaps a quick marinated salad with canned beans and chopped vegetables.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Lately, I’ve been busy and have 5 computers going doing different things. I haven’t had any difficulties I couldn’t handle, yet!! I built a couple of them also.
Ignatz Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I worked with PCs, and now they drive me crazy. They keep changing the way things are done when they worked just fine before. More and more frequently.
“This update include 300 more options, 299 of which you have no use for! But we have buried the one you use so you can’t find it!”
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 2 years ago
Men? Are you kidding?
Bernedoodle almost 2 years ago
If I’m ever on life support, unplug and plug me back in.
Just-me almost 2 years ago
First thing I do when I encounter an issue like that is reboot it, be it my phone or my computer.
BuckarooDave almost 2 years ago
Monday: Piro reappears!
WilliamVollmer almost 2 years ago
Toni; “Men act moronic over computer problems”? I’ve seen women do the same, maybe not as dramatic as Brad, but still. And, TJ, way to go, in defending your gender.
Steverino Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I have always believed that computers are the work of the Devil. What, haven’t you seen someone at a computer keyboard taking the Lord’s name in vain? All the time.
preacherman Premium Member almost 2 years ago
With my ex-girlfriend, the roles were reversed. She’d go into her screaming mode whenever she’d get stumped by a step she didn’t understand.
comic reader 22 almost 2 years ago
Are those food crumbs falling out of the laptop?? Someone tell Brad it’s never good to shake electronics!
Fiammata almost 2 years ago
Are there even any wires in that thing?
locake almost 2 years ago
Hard to believe that Toni finds any of that attractive. She is smart not to have children with him.
dv almost 2 years ago
Just replace Windows with a real OS and all will be much better . . .
luann1212 almost 2 years ago
Was going to make a wise crack about Brad, but no I’ve been teaching online since 2002 and still get very flummoxed by Windows software in general. I’m not a MAC user, from left-wing Critical Management perspectives, plus I can’t afford Apple (lol), but I can see his reaction. And yes, I hope Toni relents on having a family, I think eventually she will be drawn to be a mom, but one reason is that Brad will make a fantastic dad, kind, flexible firmly loving. Like, um, Frank. Luann and Brad are the one set of young adults who have clearly normal, loving parents.
Jason Allen almost 2 years ago
I’m reminded of the running joke on the first two seasons of the UK sitcom The IT Crowd: Roy and Moss would answer the phones “Hello, IT. Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
FassEddie almost 2 years ago
Must be an HP. They really suck.
TravelinMan almost 2 years ago
Between Friday’s installment and today’s, I feel the urge to reread “The Adventure of the Dancing Men”.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Gee I dunno, Toni.
Why do women always want something heavy moved?
Upstairs?
[DUCKS]. ;-)
KEA almost 2 years ago
wait until she breaks a nail
Susan123 almost 2 years ago
I can totally relate!
Caldonia almost 2 years ago
Greg Evans. He likes to pretend men are a particular way different from women, sometimes.
J. Scarbrough almost 2 years ago
As long as he didn’t incur the BSOD.
PoodleGroomer almost 2 years ago
I just fixed a computer for a friend. It would boot up slowly and not do anything except beat on the disk drive. I looked and it had a 2gb dual processor with Win10 and 3GB of ram hardware limited to 4gb. My fix was a factory reconditioned machine with Win11, current I7, and 16 gb of ram expandable to 32. Sorry. Your ice cream is going to melt before that model T crosses the quarter mile.
[Unnamed Reader - 83d506] almost 2 years ago
Looks like the Brad back in high school! LOL!
nightflight almost 2 years ago
My wife has a relationship with computers that is similar to Don Quixote and windmills.
Lynnjav almost 2 years ago
You can always try percussive maintenance
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 2 years ago
When in trouble or in doubt
Run in circles, scream and shout.
The Quiet One almost 2 years ago
Ugh. I hate computer problems. Maybe that’s because I spent 25 years fixing computer problems.
thevideostoreguy almost 2 years ago
It’s the first thing you try, man. Seriously, if it isn’t, then I just have no respect for you.
sbwertz almost 2 years ago
I’m a computer consultant. When my long-term clients call me for help, the first thing they say is “I already turned it off and turned it back on and it didn’t fix it!” I have them trained LOL. The power switch is your friend.
Liam Astle Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Looks like Brad has reached that age where you forget how to do anything on a computer.
paullp Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I teach a class via Zoom, and in addition to our subject matter we dip into the subject of technology — we’re all using it, living with it and surrounded by it, after all. And I always end up telling them that turning it on and off is number one on the tech support Hit Parade.
SJhapamama almost 2 years ago
Oh, Brad, you’ve tripped the reset fantastic! ;-)
rrsltx almost 2 years ago
I’m starting to believe that TJ is androgynous, or in the closet.
Jacob Mattingly almost 2 years ago
Honestly I half expected him to charge at it with an umbrella homer simpson style.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 2 years ago
Depends on the men.
tinstar almost 2 years ago
If I accidentally fix a laptop issue, I can’t remember 2 minutes later, what I did.
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
Uh-oh. Brad seems to be regressing.
TJ remains painfully obnoxious. Toni is the voice of sanity in this DeGroot madhouse….
calliarcale almost 2 years ago
Oh, it isn’t just men. I get like this about my computer too.
diazch408 almost 2 years ago
Toni has the patience of a angel. Having to babysit Shannon a lot has probably helped her.
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
They’re aliens from another planet,sent here to wear down our resistance