# What were you THINKING? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 13, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532 "2023-10-13T19:36:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 396
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8291 "2026-09-20T18:50:18Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > For what it’s worth, it seemed to me that the poster in question was frustrated and irritated and did not always understand what was being asked. Absolutely, and I have sympathy for that. Personal computers have become complex to understand and use, and printers can be exceptionally frustrating. Even so, ignoring simple questions like “have you tried a different cable?”, and giving two- or three-word answers, is why she got the reaction here that she dud. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8292 "2026-09-20T21:59:17Z")
> [@echoreply](#): > > The APC ones are more expensive, but at least have always reliably let me know when the battery is no longer functional. APC is shit. In almost 30 years as a professional I’ve had so many problems with them. I’ve used CyberPower at home and had great experiences with them. I did get an APC a number of years ago because it seemed like a great deal but the piece of shit kept beeping for no reason (faulty, no surprise) and I got a CP instead that lasted years before replacing it with another one. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8293 "2026-09-20T22:10:42Z")
Thank you. Computers are obviously not my area of expertise; I know what I need to know. And this afternoon, I took the bull by the horns and wiped the computer. Once I got rid of the McAfee popups, it’s been smooth sailing ever since (so far). ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Mouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mighty_mouse/32/7776_2.png) [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8294 "2026-09-20T22:11:17Z")
Wow! Ignorance fighting back. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8295 "2026-09-20T22:12:16Z")
Like, wiped with a paper towel? ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8296 "2026-09-20T22:12:57Z")
LOL that too j/k. I did the “factory settings reset” thing. ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8297 "2026-09-21T00:09:13Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > APC is shit. In almost 30 years as a professional I’ve had so many problems with them. I’ve used CyberPower at home and had great experiences with them Interesting, as my experience is the exact opposite. Many years ago when an electrician somehow energized the 120 volt circuits with 3 phase power all of the equipment connected to APC surge suppressors and batteries survived, and everything else blew up. As long as the lead acid batteries are good, both the cyberpower and APC batteries work fine for me. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8298 "2026-09-21T00:58:22Z")
> [@echoreply](#): > > As long as the lead acid batteries are good, both the cyberpower and APC batteries work fine for me. In all likelihood the different experiences are a matter of chance on our parts as much as anything else. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8299 "2026-09-21T01:13:17Z")
Computers are so far out of my realm of understanding it’s kinda funny. I’ve finally decided it’s just not for me and survive with smart phones and a tablet. I don’t know how they can possibly work unless is just _majik._ I trust they will do what I tell them to do. Til they don’t. I’m at sea the moment something pops up. I do know how to follow instructions, if I have them. Occasionally I can even look up a walk thru. I’m sure I don’t know what I’d do without luck and Hamza. I’m happy you’re up and running. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8300 "2026-09-21T01:23:22Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I’ve finally decided it’s just not for me and survive with smart phones and a tablet. Which are really just small computers. If you are proficient with them, you can use a computer just fine. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8301 "2026-09-21T02:12:11Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > I did the “factory settings reset” thing. You didn’t want to answer anyone’s questions in the other thread so your solution to your printer not printing was to _factory reset your entire computer!?_ Jesus Christ you are a bigger idiot than anyone even thought possible. How do people like you actually function on a day to day basis? ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8302 "2026-09-21T02:13:58Z")
I have a laptop. But I don’t like it. I need something easier to carry and use on my knees in a semi reclined position. But yeah, I understand what you’re saying. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8303 "2026-09-21T02:16:13Z")
I knew you were mean, but that’s just horrible. Are you like this in real life or just an online bully? ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8304 "2026-09-21T02:18:48Z")
Fuck off Beck, not every thread is about you. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8305 "2026-09-21T02:21:03Z")
How’s 'bout you fuck off, nobody asked your input. You just stepped in to piss on someone for no reason other than to be an awful jerk. Have the night you deserve. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8306 "2026-09-21T02:24:35Z")
Stay out of the Pit then if your poor widdle feelings get hurt when someone else gets called an idiot for behaving like an idiot. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8307 "2026-09-21T02:31:21Z")
You ain’t the boss of me. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8308 "2026-09-21T02:45:55Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > But yeah, I understand what you’re saying. I’m saying you’re selling yourself short; there are things about laptops (and maybe desktop computers) you don’t care for, but computers are not beyond you. You just have preferences for certain kinds which is very normal. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8309 "2026-09-21T02:48:17Z")
I appreciate you vote of confidence.😊 ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Mouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mighty_mouse/32/7776_2.png) [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/8310 "2026-09-21T02:54:44Z")
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