There are many drawbacks to being a tech illiterate

[Bretrick]

Today my laptop keyboard went "bung"
For some reason it decided to lock into the numeric pad?
For example, when I typed the P, * would be shown. When I typed L, 3 would be shown, M would show 0...
I could not type a question as to how to remedy the situation because of this glitch.
At a loss, I went to the computer repair shop 5km away. Explained my dilemma, he said, "Ah yes, I know there is a fix for this, let me think.
He jockeyed around the keyboard until he found the fix.
Combined Alt - F12 remedied the situation.

 

[Coconut]

That one sounds like a real hum dinger!
I do pretty well with Tech stuff, I mostly taught myself.
I have had computers and laptops for over 30 years.
When I get stuck I search online.There is help for everything.
Of course with your situation that would not have been helpful.

Glad you got that sorted.

 

[horseless carriage]

I come from an era where technology served a direct purpose, a telephone for talking, a radio for listening. Today’s technology often feels designed to constantly pull one’s attention away from the present moment. While I admire the ingenuity of modern innovations, I have chosen to live my 80th year with intention and tranquility, prioritizing human connection over digital connectivity. I suppose you could say I am a deliberate analog holdout in a digital world.
I have decided to stop trying to teach this old dog new tricks, particularly when the tricks keep changing every time I learn them.

 

[Bretrick]

That one sounds like a real hum dinger!
I do pretty well with Tech stuff, I mostly taught myself.
I have had computers and laptops for over 30 years.
When I get stuck I search online.There is help for everything.
Of course with your situation that would not have been helpful.

Glad you got that sorted.

It was very frustrating when I could not even type the "How to" question.

 

[Coconut]

Yes I am sure you were frustrated Betrick!
No way to get online help.I l have never heard of that kind of error happening.
You must have been really going at that keyboard. (just kidding)

I agree with horseless carriage, seems like I have learned all this stuff, then they change it.
Not to mention trying to remember it.

 

[Naturally]

I’m convinced half of modern technology exists just to remind us who’s really in charge …and it isn't us.
A computer problem that prevents you from asking how to fix computer problems is about as good as it gets.
Amongst themselves, computers call that a feature, not a bug or glitch