Anytime family asks for computer help I tell them I haven’t used windows in years so I’ll have no idea what to do either.

My friend, who is a windows and android guy, encourage his family to buy Macs and iPhones. That way when they have problems, he sends them to the Apple Store.

I’ve stopped answering my dad’s phone calls since he only calls for computer help.

My mom still gets help because she at least tries to figure it out before calling me.

For really old people… I am more comprehensive. But man some people I swear… Like they ask me to help them with stuff I haven’t even used either, like I am going to do the same as you read, think and act. But some people seem to suddenly forgot to even know how to read or think.

Removed by mod

For me was not grand parents but my dad was referring me ALL the time to other people that went to his workshop that I “know about computers” (almost is some sort of arcane knowledge). I remember once somebody approached me with the typical question:

• Are you the one that “knows about computers”?
• (cringing inside already) yes that’s me
• You know, I have this fridge that won’t cool…

I just left even before he finished the sentence. My dad later that day asked me why I was rude to someone (I know it was this guy). I just told him “imagine you know about cars and somebody asks you fix their fridge”. Didn’t even need to say more.

So for some people in my place, " knowing about computers " means arcane knowledge with nearly everything with a digital screen on it.

I try to adopt the mindset that my loved ones don’t need me to be their tech enthusiast… But they need me to be their tech therapist.

“Oooo come here my favrite grandson i need help talking to my cosin of facebook” opensphone 6 pop ups *One number that keeps calling from “life lock” *

Please let your grandparents know about scams.

I relate so much with this meme.

I actually enjoy being the one who helps with tech, it helps me spend time with my grandma and family members who normally just keep to themselves.

As frustrating as it can be, some day you’re going to miss getting those phone calls. 😢

hums Sound of Silence

If it would bring my grandmother who passed away some thirty eight years ago back among the living and provide me with but a humble single day with her, I would gladly set up that phone.

I’ll upvote anytime I see a little chihuahua

Damn my grandparents didn’t live to see smartphones. I’ve never thought about that.