I can be so stupid about tech stuff sometimes... Seriously, I bought my first smartphone over a year ago and I can't figure out how to navigate around it. And then my TV remote control went weird.
"All of a sudden" the TV On, Mute, and Volume buttons wouldn't work. Well, it was at least 10 years old, so I figured it had a failed circuit. I ordered one online. It had the same problem (which seemed weird) but it a cheap feel to it so maybe that was an expensive circuit or something.
I ordered "the real thing" and it didn't work. So I figured it must be the "set top box" failing. I suspected a replacement would mean no TV for a week.
Did I mention the new sound bar I tried to install? Of course not. That might have made things too obvious. 😉. It takes some internet access and I just hadn't gotten around to it. I am great at procrastination.I am also reasonably good at analysis. But sometimes my subconscious is the better part of me.
I woke up in the middle of the night and decided the new (unworking) sound bar was blocking the signal. The next morning, I moved the sound bar away and the remote worked perfectly!
How did my dreaming mind know that? I suppose that, having nothing better to do while I was sleeping, my mind considers unanswered questions. That isn't unusual for me (or anyone else for all I know). It is the sudden recall of a name you have forgotten or the name of a song, whatever.
And what made me suddenly wake up after my subconscious mind arrived at the right answer? My subconscious must have considered many possibilities that were not the correct answer. How did "I" know?
Meanwhile, I really need to get at that soundbar setup site... 😊
1 comment:
I hear ya about the smart phone. It's worth getting on top of this and becoming competent. Perhaps your local library or community centre offers tech support for elders? (I know - one doesn't like to see oneself as meeting the criteria but ...!) Seriously, you'll feel so much better about the situation if you spend an hour or two in a one-on-one session with someone who is patient and is a good teacher. "Everything" about your phone will suddenly seem obvious and you'll be able to use so many more of the functions. Just ask me how I know this!
Megan
Sydney, Australia
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