why does my mother suddenly fail kindergarten whenever she tries to do anything on the computer
I know she doesn't know what "the maximise button" is so I told her "click the square at the top right" and she clicked...the printer icon...in the middle of the toolbar. and I'm just like okay. this isn't a technology thing you are flunking basic shapes and directions. I'm turning off your computer and getting you a block puzzle. you have a master's degree
I'm reminded of a story I heard about my uncle who was a high school chemistry teacher. His school was updating to computers so they wanted to make sure all their teachers could use them. Real basic stuff, like where to save files and how to create folders.
The instructor was teaching them how to add a folder to the desktop. They said "Just right click on the desktop and a menu will drop down. Then select new folder."
My uncle says it's not working for him. The instructor repeats "Just right click on the desktop."
He still says it's not working. The instructor comes over and asks him to show them.
So my uncle, with perfect confidence, types out:
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