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This is your cringe-worthy tech FAIL of the day. Seriously, this is almost too embarrassing to even watch.
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lulz indeed.
I see what you mean by that. It's kinda sad when someone comes to me for computer help and I ask them what OS they're using and they tell me that they don't knowYou know, i'm in my 40's, i've been computing since I was 8, and I'm amazed, just amazed at how techno-culturally stupid teens and people in their 20's are when it comes to technology, computing, etc. are. They don't dig into the inner workings like a lot of us do. They just stay with the surface fluff of tech and ignore the real stuff. No big deal, but this article just brings that out in me. lulz, kthx
journalists haha
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You know, i'm in my 40's, i've been computing since I was 8, and I'm amazed, just amazed at how techno-culturally stupid teens and people in their 20's are when it comes to technology, computing, etc. are. They don't dig into the inner workings like a lot of us do. They just stay with the surface fluff of tech and ignore the real stuff. No big deal, but this article just brings that out in me. lulz, kthx
I am in my 20's and I'm not saying I know everything or even a lot. I am majoring to be a Network Engineer though and I know what you mean. There are a lot of people my age that stay on the surface with the fluff. There are a good chunk out of each age group in my opinion that don't know their way around the inner workings of stuff. But because my generation grew up in the age of computers, we are expected to know a lot more, when in most cases its those before us who do because, you most likely had to do a lot more to install a program than just hit next a couple times and hit "i accept" then finish back when you were my age. Not bashing on your post, your totally right. Most don't know anything, but how to push a bunch of buttons to make their tech do "stuff", but yet they don't know exactly how it does it. But then again not many are super enthused by tech like us here at [H] .
Both of you correct and its sad.
i'm 31 now and been into computers since I was about 10. And it racks my brain that they can sign on to facebook and tell you what shoes jennifer lopez is wearing today but don't know how to ctrl alt delete to lock a computer. And when you open up a command prompt do say list some files in a directory they thing you are some kind of coding genius.
And whats even worse is most of them need a computer to do their jobs.
A computer in many ways is like a car. How many people know what is going on under the hood? As long as it does what it is supposed to, they have other interests. And honestly, thats why we have a specialized society; I don't think there is necessarily anything wrong with that.
While you make a good point, anyone that owns a car should know how to change the wind shield washer fluid, or the oil, or a spare tire you know the basics. So why do they get a free pass with computer basics?
Which accent are you referring to from that clip, as they were all Brits but several regional accents?
A computer in many ways is like a car. How many people know what is going on under the hood? As long as it does what it is supposed to, they have other interests. And honestly, thats why we have a specialized society; I don't think there is necessarily anything wrong with that.
But they should at least know if they're driving a Ford, BMW or Porsche, and what Model.
They should know how to lock the doors (secure password), adjust the seats/wheel/etc(basic user environment), put on their seat belt (antivirus), and know what the key bits and pieces are: motor, brakes, headlights, etc. (harddrive, memory, power supply)
In my opinion this highlights a serious FAIL in the school system.
I see what you mean by that. It's kinda sad when someone comes to me for computer help and I ask them what OS they're using and they tell me that they don't know
While you make a good point, anyone that owns a car should know how to change the wind shield washer fluid, or the oil, or a spare tire you know the basics. So why do they get a free pass with computer basics?
While you make a good point, anyone that owns a car should know how to change the wind shield washer fluid, or the oil, or a spare tire you know the basics. So why do they get a free pass with computer basics?
In reality they don't. What you're talking about is "functionally illiterate". They're able to operate it, ...
In reality they don't. What you're talking about is "functionally illiterate". They're able to operate it, but not able to understand what's going on behind the scenes. This is ok, until you find someone that tries to trick you. Like changing the oil, without changing the oil filter. Getting your computer fixed, but you find yourself with less ram or a slower processor.
You don't need to know everything, like bios or OBDII, but you should know enough to not be fooled or ripped off. Like, if someone wants to change your wind shield washer fluid.
There's a big difference between not knowing how to use a computer and not knowing some obscure (in the grand scheme of things) internet meme.
There's a big difference between not knowing how to use a computer and not knowing some obscure (in the grand scheme of things) internet meme.