"I cannot get to Net Flix," she said sadly, "after that wind storm. Do you think you could help me?"
Now, to be honest, I am a technology novice who embraces, but struggles with this foreign language. In years past, I would just defer to my techno-savvy spouse. Now-a-days, I bravely attempt to solve problems with computers and cables. Not too long ago, I reactivated a Gmail account for a friend and that action earned me a problem solver status among peers that to be honest, I do not deserve!
I stopped by the home of the No Flix friend and did what I have learned to be the Holy Grail of technology: turn off and then turn on. I did it three times. It did not work. Then, I talked to a Verizon Representative who had no idea of how to solve my problem. Then, I unplugged and re-plugged, again. Finally, I searched You Tube trying different wire combinations and configurations.
On the plus side, I got in a lot of steps going up and down those stairs as her internet source was in the basement!
On the negative side, she still has No Net Flix and I will no longer be known as the problem solver, a moniker I did not deserve anyway!
1 comment:
I love your pun with No Flix. I, too, fix things sometimes, mostly by getting lucky. The old power cycling trick does fix most of the problems, but when it's time to call in the specialist, I know I've done all I can do to try to avoid that level of need. You're a great friend to run up and down the steps of the basement to help. That is true friendship and commitment right there!
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