Do you have electronics that you forgot how to use/program?

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I have to get out the user's manual every time I want to permanently change things on my thermostat. It's one of these "Press ENTER, press MENU twice, then press '+', etc, etc. etc. I have an alarm clock that has complicated buttons to change times. And if you have a universal TV remote, do you remember how to program It?
Do you have electronics that you forgot how to use/program?
 

againstthegrain said:
Still working on setting the time on my vcr!
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Me too! Didn't use during pandemic as I was always home & didn't need it and now I do, but forgot how. Will ask YouTube when I'm ready. Not the time, it is set, but how to program or do anything.
 

fuzzybuddy said:

Do you have electronics that you forgot how to use/program?​

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Most of them.
fuzzybuddy said:
I have to get out the user's manual every time I want to permanently change things ..... Do you have electronics that you forgot how to use/program?
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I have a spell checker on my LibreOffice Writer. Every time the program is updated (often!) I have to find out how to reset the default language to English. I've given up, so whenever I want to compose something in English I have to mark the whole page and change it to English to get rid of all those squiggly red lines. Sometimes it is necessary to do it one paragraph at a time! :(
 
Items and applications requiring setting up options and modes for that are not regularly used, are never meant to be remembered after initially setting up. That is why one is supposed to keep paper manuals, download digital manuals into common PC locations one can refer to when necessary, and keep txt file notes if necessary. Same thing with computer programs and applications. Functions infrequently used must use references when used.
 
David777 said:
That is why one is supposed to keep paper manuals, download digital manuals into common PC locations one can refer to when necessary, and keep txt file notes if necessary.
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Or, eliminate ALL that clutter, and google if/when necessary.



And, more often than not, it is not necessary....
 
debodun said:
Don't get me started. I'd like to clean and dust the back of my computer, but I'm afraid if I disrupt anything, I won't remember what wire goes where. It's a tangle back there.

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used to be you had to know what each wired did. i remember making little tape tags to indicate things like in and out. now most everything is by color and shape of plugs.

not working anymore so don't need alarm clock on a regular basis. it does have nice BIG numbers that I can easily read across the room. buttons are black on a black background. often need fingers on both hands and I've got limited use of left hand. so I just add 8 minutes to get a relatively accurate time.
 
Yes, a Nikon camera that I dug out today. I can't find the accessory to charge it with but don't remember throwing it out. I'll have to do more digging.
 
I cannot make my 10 yr old Canon compatible with my new laptop. I bought 2 different types of adapers to use instead of a SIM card, but it's all greek to me! I try and try but no go, so Ruthanne, I'll give you an exra charger I have, if you will figure out my camera....
 
dusty said:
I cannot make my 10 yr old Canon compatible with my new laptop. I bought 2 different types of adapers to use instead of a SIM card, but it's all greek to me! I try and try but no go, so Ruthanne, I'll give you an exra charger I have, if you will figure out my camera....
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I have a Canon printer what make of laptop do you have
 
That Lady in PA said:
Or, eliminate ALL that clutter, and google if/when necessary. And, more often than not, it is not necessary....
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Often true, but...

That will continue to be possible when a device or appliance still has usable product information online. Once a manufacturer closes its business that information is likely to end unless some third party saved whatever one indeed may find by Googling. More likely for larger more expensive items but very much not so for small devices and appliances built overseas. So wise strategy is to be reasonably organized in this modern era with information. That applies far more to tech oriented persons like I am than a range of other folks.
 
Had to keep cheat sheets, notes, wheel books, tech manuals handy when working on electronics in the Navy.
These days, the lights on electric shaver when charging are sometimes confusing :ROFLMAO:

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I would worry if I remembered everything I forget how to do with all the electronics in my home.
The worst learning curve was the ovens.
Next was the washer and dryer.

I stand there as if I am trying to solve a calculus or physics problem: Where do I start first?
And I avoid driving the brand new 2024 car in the garage: it is like a iphone on wheels; so filled with laptop it distracts horribly.
 
My HP flat bed scanner refuses to talk to my desktop. Cussing has not helped.

Every time things get working really well, some body does an "upgrade" and it all stops. GRRRR.
 

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