Firstdog OnthemoonAnother cartoon where I complain about technology? Yes please! https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2025/oct/03/dear-computer-boffins-please-stop-trying-to-fix-problems-i-dont-have
Steve@firstdogonthemoon I write software and I get frustrated too. The whole cookie warnings thing is ridiculous. We need to be aware of what data we put out there as systems get hacked. Give social sites the absolute minimum.
Jon Roach
lobster BimBotTee Hee.
Exactly so.
I am on the third day, tomorrow will be the fourth of trying to get a printer to work. That is print.
The story so far:
- Tried a phone (Apple)
- Tried a laptop (dual processor)
- Tried a Raspberry Pi
So far (actual achivements):
- have managed to print a color test
- have upgraded all three devices
- have pages of notes on terms I had to look up (on another computer)
- have been forced to use the terminal/cli
My swearing and frustration have been boosted to record levels. Tomorrow is another day AND I feel ever hopeful. New plan of action. Already simplified
robtherunt🌱💚@firstdogonthemoon
Where do I sign up for “flippety ding dong”? It sounds amazing!
Where do I sign up for “flippety ding dong”? It sounds amazing!
Claire Barnes
John Faithfull 🌍🇪🇺🏴🧡✊🏻✊🏿
Stuart Longland (AX4MSL)@firstdogonthemoon Every phone has a mindfulness app built-in… even the ancient AMPS phones from the 80s.
It's called the off button. 🙂
Bakunin Boys@firstdogonthemoon you don't hate boffins. You hate capitalism.
Independent Media Australia.
Sabine.Pahl@firstdogonthemoon yes, this! 🙏