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It's Hard for This Old Dog to Learn New Tricks...

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It’s Hard for This Old Dog to Learn New Tricks

While I don’t consider myself to be too high maintenance, there are two little girl poutingthings that I need to work...my car and my laptop.

Thankfully, Larry can take care of both.

However...last night my laptop went bye-bye.

Actually, it’s still in existence but my hard drive decided to go on strike.

While I didn’t get the infamous blue screen of death, I have a feeling it is on life support.

That said, I do have my iPad as well as the 3 other Thinkpads we own.

But you know how it is when you know that when you open your browser certain things are going to be in a certain place.

And I’ve forgotten how to set up everything just the way I like it.  I know that I will eventually but in the meantime it’s a PITA. (pain in the behind)

Everything is continuously backed up, so I’m not concerned about that.

I just want it the way I want it.

 

 

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Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I've switched to the cloud for most things. Sort of split between iCloud and Dropbox, and I also use two computers. I can say this, Kathy, I've discovered after setting up my laptop with all new software from scratch (I didn't migrate anything from my desktop), I have not missed one thing from my desktop. But if I did, I can use "go to my mac" to get it. So having one computer die is no longer the kiss of death.

But like you, I hate having to do it. So sorry your computer bit the dust.

Mar 23, 2018 10:52 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Kathy Streib - the blue screen is dreaded.  I just hope you have a continous backup system.

Mar 23, 2018 11:03 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin woof!!!   I'm usually able to figure things out but I don't like having to start over. 

Hi Kat Palmiotti while I understand it's not the end of the world, I do like things to be where I'm used to seeing them. Glad you got your work email back. 

Mar 23, 2018 11:10 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I agree Sham Reddy I actually have several backups but still a pain. 

Barbara Todaro LOL it's a "cool" 73 degrees here, but I guess it's warm enough for the beach. I have an external hard drive and thumb drives and Carbonite. That should do it! LOL

 

Mar 23, 2018 11:15 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

No kidding Gabe Sanders there are little tweaks I may have to do but all in all, I can't complain. 

Matthew Klinowski, PA Thank you. I'd be standing in line for a new phone if something happened to mine!  

Mar 23, 2018 11:17 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Donald Urschalitz that photo is priceless! Have a great weekend. 

Carol Williams Thank you. Larry is working on it as we speak. 

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® So That's what it is!!!!   I never could understand all of that even though we all use to go to an astrologer. 

Mar 23, 2018 11:21 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I'm with Trudy Nick & Trudy Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I do love my gadgets and I'm the one who usually handles the updates here but I just like things where I expect them to be. 

Brian England looks like you're prepared. I use Carbonite and all of my photos are also in the clouds but it's still a PITA. 

Mar 23, 2018 11:24 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy Kelley I have no idea what I'd do otherwise! Hope that you and Dolores enjoy your day. 

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel We usually are the ones to help out our friends with their computers. I read somewhere that Apple may have som e new products coming out soon. 

Mar 23, 2018 11:26 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Chris Ann Cleland that's way over my head!  Do you still have a desktop computer?

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents I do have most things in the cloud -iCloud, Google photos, Google drive, etc but just a PITA.  I have been thinking of a MAC but then I'd lose my in-house tech.

Mar 23, 2018 11:32 AM
Chris Ann Cleland

Yep.  Use it every day.  Prefer it way more than the laptop.

Mar 23, 2018 03:08 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Grant Schneider been using Carbonite for years and have had to use it!  have a wonderful weekend. BTW- it's a beautiful 73 degrees here!!!!

Mar 23, 2018 11:34 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Kathy: With a Mac you don't need an in-house tech. And if you ever do need help, there is no waiting on the phone for support because few ever call Apple.

Mar 23, 2018 11:45 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

I know the feeling it is hard when something happens to something we depend upon. Hope it is up and running soon. Enjoy your weekend.

Mar 23, 2018 02:24 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Our sincerest sympathy...I used to have burying rituals more than annually for laptops before we got converted to Apple....all better now....!

Mar 23, 2018 02:56 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

It is seriously a day I am truly dreading. I do not want to start anew with another laptop. Mine is getting up there in age and I know it's just a matter of time but this old dog is not going to be happy having to learn Windows 10. If only I could just keep this old friend forever!

Mar 23, 2018 03:17 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Kathy -  I'm still trying to imagine myself as"low maintenance ". Talk about a pondering opportunity. 

Mar 23, 2018 03:26 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I know what you mean.  Every time my IT Department replaces my laptop I stress out because I have to set up everything ALL OVER AGAIN the way I want it

Mar 23, 2018 03:59 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I had to smile when you mentioned your car and your laptop, Kathy.  Those are precisely the two items that will rock my boat too.

Mar 23, 2018 04:46 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy I am low maintenance too:  just give me Michelin Rated Restaurants, 90+point Robert Parker Wines, fast Internet speed, great camera phones, perfect chairs, couches and beds for my comfort I am fine.... oh and a great Lexus RX350  to drive around.... seriously I am sorry to hear about your dreaded blue screen, when it happened to me I ran to Best Buy and bought a brand new top of the line Lenovo and I was back to low maintenance, Endre

Mar 23, 2018 10:42 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

Hmm, now would be a great time to try a Mac. Love my machine, because you already have an iPad the switch would be easier

Mar 24, 2018 02:28 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

First of all, love the clip from When Harry met Sally - one of my all time fav movies. Endre Barath, Jr. you have me laughing with your comment. 

My Mac products help keep my attitude and computer life in low maintenance mode. Take a bite of the Apple Kathy, come on, you can do it... :) 

Mar 24, 2018 06:41 AM
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