I had sme real frustrations 2 days ago. I was talking to my Credit Union about online access. They keep shutting off my password if I don't visit enough enough. Well, I woukld think they would be happy that I don't bother them often, but I suppose that means I don't see the loan offers (that I never ever bother using).
But in the middle of the call, KERBLAM!!! Out of nowhere, thunder and lightning directly overhead in the same instant... Then torrents of rain (which The Weather Channel did not predict).
I have a battery backup surge protector of course but that was too much for it and it shut down. An hour later, it all stopped. But I couldn't reach any internet sites. The TV worked, so I hadn't lost my cable service. Restarting the computer several times didn't work. Shutting down and restarting didn't help.
Somewhere, there is a "take service online" menu choice, but I couldn't find it. So I just left everything shut down
Yesterday, I tried everything again. No luck. Then I remembered about disconnecting and reconnecting the router. That finally worked. 👍
I happened to look outside while waiting, and saw the rain gauge. 2.25"! In about 1 hour! Well, that should keep the grass and shrubs happy for a while. But it was worrisome for a while. I was afraid the computer was fried.
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Computer problems are just the worse! (Well ... not as bad as health problems, but second worse after them.) I've just had my desktop computer die (after 8 years) and had a new one installed. The problem is that things have changed so I'm now having to upgrade operating systems and versions of software and set up my preferences and blah blah blah all over again, which is a pain. My little printer is so old that I can't even figure out how to connect it - I can't find a printer driver that works with Windows 11. Rats! Another call to the computer wizz who helps me.
But, I'm very very glad that you were able to solve your problems. Don't you feel liking doing a little victory dance when that happens? !
Megan
dancing wiv ya, over here in Sydney, Australia
Yikes! Glad you were able to get it working.
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