Well, That Didn't Work

@just4him (323168)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
March 6, 2024 7:49am CST
Yesterday, we had a Zoom meeting at Writer's Guild. We were to bring our laptops. Now, mind you. I have a laptop. I used it between my last computer dying and getting this one. I also cursed it a lot. Anyway, I needed to get it charged so I could log onto the Zoom call. It didn't work. I got onto the Wi-Fi for the restaurant, that took some time. But when it came to logging into the Zoom meeting, my laptop wouldn't allow it. It said it needed to update and wouldn't do that either. So, I shared my friend's laptop. See, I'm not technologically inclined about everything. Some things elude me. I have it charged up right now, so I might play with it so I can get it updated. We'll see. Since there's not a Zoom call in progress, it might not work. Are you technologically challenged? Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me. My old computer taken two years ago.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
6 Mar 24
It depends on the day and what I am trying to do. lol
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Mar 24
@porwest It's the one in the middle.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
7 Mar 24
@just4him That can certainly have an impact. lol "Sweetie, I am TRYING to turn this screw, but I can't figure out which one of the three to turn!" "Because there's only ONE SCREW!" lol
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
7 Mar 24
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
6 Mar 24
About Toom: review your app version and then upgrade as necessary. Uninstall the app, then download and reinstall it. Clear Zoom cache and cookies from the settings. Restart your device and your browser.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
6 Mar 24
@just4him Most of the time it's because those apps need an update.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 24
@LadyDuck Yes, but it wouldn't allow me to update last night, and it was too late anyway as the presentation had started.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 24
Thank you. I'll do that the next time I need to use Zoom. We don't use it often anymore.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Mar 24
I am technologically challenged and feel very fortunate to have my grandson here. He comes to my rescue many times. Good luck on getting the laptop going for your meeting.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Mar 24
@just4him .......Oh. I am too.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 24
The meeting was last night. I'm glad you have your grandson to keep you up-to-date on your technology.
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@JESSY3236 (22199)
• United States
21 Jan 25
Sometimes I am.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jan 25
I'm glad you are.
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@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
6 Mar 24
Yes , the cam or sound didnt work properly because of the slow internet. I have a hard time attending the zoom last afternoon but at least i'm done attended an hour zoom meeting about volunteering online
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 24
I'm sorry the Internet was slow, so it didn't work properly. I'm glad you still attended.
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@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
7 Mar 24
@just4him yes , Thank God
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@Rinto998 (115)
• Tangerang, Indonesia
20 Jan 25
I am sorry, maybe you need to read how to use zoom, because zoom meetings are very helpful in long distance meetings.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Jan 25
I agree they're helpful. I participated in many on my computer. Not one on my laptop.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Jan 25
@Rinto998 Thank you.
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@Rinto998 (115)
• Tangerang, Indonesia
20 Jan 25
Table is beautiful
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
6 Mar 24
Not too much, I can usually figure things out. However, it can present a challenge at times. I guess you better update your laptop. Sorry you missed the meeting. Sometimes you can use a phone on those things..but it has to be set up that way.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 24
I didn't miss the meeting. I watched the presentation on my friend's laptop. I'm glad you can figure it out most times.
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
7 Mar 24
I am very non tech savvy myself, I can understand your feelings. My hubby has a zoom meeting here this evening and will use a headset that I have for work. He knows how to add devices, unlike myself.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Mar 24
It's good he understands how to do all that tech stuff.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Mar 24
I can manage most things.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 24
I'm glad you can.
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• United States
6 Mar 24
Getting into a zoom meeting is beyond my expertise. Hope the laptop works next time you need it. Sounds like it was a bit frustrating but at least you were able to share your friends.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 24
Yes, it was frustrating. I'm glad I could. She had a good presentation on editing.
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@JudyEv (381750)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Mar 24
I love your desk. I had one very similar but got rid of it some time ago.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Mar 24
Thank you. I probably took this picture when I got the desk. It's hard to believe I've had it for two years already.
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@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
6 Mar 24
I have some knowledge on technology but I am certainly more challenged than have knowledge. Hope you can get things updated so you can use the laptop next time you need to.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 24
I know what I need to do. I'm challenged by everything else. Thank you. I hope I can too.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
7 Mar 24
I'd say I'm about 50/50. I've learned a lot since I bought my first computer more than 20 years ago; but I don't know everything. Have a good day.