How do you relax when your computer is acting up?

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I must say I am not an expert computer user. When there is a diagnostic test run, it always says that I am a "novice user" (I would say I am an intermediate user only I don't know how to program and can't fix many of the problems that occur...) Because I do not know what to do, the frustration that can arise sometimes feels overwhelming... I have felt like throwing the computer even though I would never do that as it is too expensive... and as the desktop computer I use is too big to throw... I am wondering what you all do to calm yourself down when you have a computer problem? I have a friend who tells me, "Step away from the computer." I tend to resist and keep on trying to fix the problem... and call support and pray for real help. I may also swear a bit... although I hate to admit it. And of course snacking is really a fun way to deal with the stress although it does nothing for the figure given what I choose to snack on then... comfort food. What do you do when your computer is acting up?