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PoindexterOglethorpe

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123. I thought that when it was in sleep mode,

Mon Aug 17, 2020, 04:32 PM

Aug 2020

just clicking the mouse or pressing a key wakes it up.

This really seems like it's turned off and simply refuses to turn back on. And yeah, that this should happen simultaneous to a new keyboard is weird.

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Why are computers so stupidly difficult to operate? UPDATE! [View all] PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 OP

Unplug it from the wall for about a minute, plug it back in, and try again ... mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #1

have you dweller Aug 2020 #2

Really. I kept thinking they would make it all simple, easy, idiot proof. Midnight Writer Aug 2020 #3

Windows 10 is fairly easy to use.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #102

I would argue they are no more difficult to manage than other equipment. Big Blue Marble Aug 2020 #4

youtube blueniteflower Aug 2020 #107

I love YouTube, too. It often helps.... Big Blue Marble Aug 2020 #111

The problem could be as simple as... Ani Yun Wiya Aug 2020 #5

The computer itself won't power up. The modem did, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #10

If this is a desktop computer and you removed the USB Dongle for the keyboard (thingy) cayugafalls Aug 2020 #14

I have already double checked every single one of those too many plugs PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #19

My computer is a old apple desktop from 2008 marlakay Aug 2020 #61

Dongle? Weird three pronged female adapter? LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #90

Oops, looks like you tried that already, sorry. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #15

Nothing. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #20

Then it is either the power supply, or an onboard capacitor. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #26

I sort of hate to try that for fear I'll lose the modem in the process. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #28

So long as you are careful and only unplug the PC, your modem should not be impacted at all cayugafalls Aug 2020 #32

I might look very carefully at all the plugs and cords PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #35

I'm afraid I have to agree with you. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #46

Thank you for all that. It truly is helpful. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #51

Some PCs won't boot without a keyboard Klaralven Aug 2020 #88

I haven't had a wired keyboard in years. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #115

Did your monitor cable come out or loose? SharonAnn Aug 2020 #99

Somehow I don't think the monitor is the problem. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #116

Smart zipplewrath Aug 2020 #6

As long ago as the mid 1970s a man I knew said that cars were becoming PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #36

Late 80s zipplewrath Aug 2020 #94

Many modern efficiencies in cars.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #103

Be more specific qazplm135 Aug 2020 #7

The modem itself rebooted, and I'm back on the internet. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #9

Then why was it fine until I took out the little thingy PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #12

I'm assuming when qazplm135 Aug 2020 #31

This is a relatively new computer. A year or so old. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #37

Is the computer off or the monitor? qazplm135 Aug 2020 #39

Computer is off. The power button does absolutely nothing. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #52

Have you tried a hard shutdown? Klaralven Aug 2020 #91

Yes, I have tried that. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #117

My power on button failed on my tower Mosby Aug 2020 #95

I have not tried the unplug replug, especially since the modem itself rebooted. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #8

Now you sound like me and all the remotes marlakay Aug 2020 #67

Almost two years ago I bought my current car, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #79

It isn't the computer's fault... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #11

Thank you. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #13

I've worked with them since the 70s also, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #18

Hmmm the keyboard thing really bothers me. AmyStrange Aug 2020 #25

Right. My feelings exactly. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #30

Rant away. Personally, I hate HPs. AmyStrange Aug 2020 #45

My computer is not a Hewlitt Packard. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #62

Sorry about that, but it would not surprise me if ALL computers were like the HP. AmyStrange Aug 2020 #69

I've been looking at printers for two hours on amazon... Grasswire2 Aug 2020 #16

If you have the USB cable here is a good printer on Amazon. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #23

For me, when I'm needing to purchase some new technology, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #24

If you're getting a new printer... Salviati Aug 2020 #29

Just saw that the printer i rec'd was used. my bad. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #33

no prob Grasswire2 Aug 2020 #38

Because you can put photo stock in it and it will print a picture. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #48

Until you get your desktop fixed, hopefully this will be a cathartic little fantasy for you... smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #17

Oh, yes! PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #21

Get thee behind me Satan! AmyStrange Aug 2020 #53

Have at it! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #54

I love you too... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #57

I feel your pain. fleabiscuit Aug 2020 #22

Thank you for your empathy. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #27

I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has responded to me. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #34

I agree with your premise. Grasswire2 Aug 2020 #41

Do you ever, periodically, get your car serviced ? OnDoutside Aug 2020 #40

Yes, I do. I've learned to be very good about that. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #44

I've learnt over the years that a periodic tune up by a (trustworthy) PC Repair shop, maybe every OnDoutside Aug 2020 #58

Hmmmm. I have never done a periodic tune up with my PC. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #60

I've seen people prefer to not turn their computer off, as the device gets older. Certainly if OnDoutside Aug 2020 #70

I rarely turn off my computers. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #73

If you have a Windows-based system, consider a couple of shareware programs DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #124

But what does this modem thing have to do with the desktop? Why is it "rebooting" at all? tandem5 Aug 2020 #42

On this computer, the plug-in places for the USB thing PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #47

Most power supplies have a little "rocker switch" next to where the power cord connects to tandem5 Aug 2020 #50

Nope. I looked back there and there is no such switch. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #63

I often say that, with all due respect to your personal beliefs, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #43

God is really gravity, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #49

Modern computers are nothing like the old computers LeftInTX Aug 2020 #55

Yeah, most times it's because of some kind of a memory conflict. AmyStrange Aug 2020 #65

Well, I did finally unplug and plug back in the power cords, and even though PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #56

Here's a YouTube video with a seemingly similar problem and the fix Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #59

Not a flashing orange light. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #64

Okay Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #68

Ohh, it's not in sleep mode. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #81

The same keyboard doesn't mean anything Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #122

I thought that when it was in sleep mode, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #123

I am in awe of the wonderful and amazing advice and suggestions I have gotten here. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #66

Oh, do I get where you're coming from! madamesilverspurs Aug 2020 #71

Thank you for that encouragement. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #74

I'm 64 and I can relate to hating to ask questions. Boomerproud Aug 2020 #77

Ohh, I have no trouble asking questions. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #82

My daughter-in-law works at Google caraher Aug 2020 #72

Interesting. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #75

They aren't DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #76

All I know is that the computer turned itself off and is completely unwilling to turn back on. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #78

That's good news DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #80

A few answers. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #83

Sorry, PoindexterOglethorpe, went to sleep! DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #92

computers not the problem, its the operating system and why I dumped MS and went to linux beachbumbob Aug 2020 #84

They aren't at all difficult to operate obamanut2012 Aug 2020 #85

I realize I am being silly. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #86

Not really Mosby Aug 2020 #96

If your "stick shift" car wouldn't start would you be able to fix it yourself? honest.abe Aug 2020 #87

Your problem is not that it's difficult to operate. Your problem is that it has gone wrong. muriel_volestrangler Aug 2020 #89

The reality is that today's computers are far easier to operate MineralMan Aug 2020 #93

Ac units last a lot longer than 5 years Mosby Aug 2020 #97

Some do. Typically, though, the cheapest 5000 BTU ones don't. MineralMan Aug 2020 #98

Mineral Man, you are one of my DU heroes! DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #109

Well, installing an AC system at the same time as MineralMan Aug 2020 #112

Many thanks! Sage advice DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #113

It's always a good idea to take your time, if you can, MineralMan Aug 2020 #114

Ummm... computers ARE incredibly complex.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #100

Sounds like a dead power supply, granted you checked that it's plugged in correctly. Oneironaut Aug 2020 #101

Or a dead MB. Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #104

Yup - That's true! Oneironaut Aug 2020 #106

I have been using computers for 27 years... steve2470 Aug 2020 #105

An inexpensive Chromebook is the computer I use the most. hunter Aug 2020 #108

Oh wow! I LOVE THE ATARI 800 DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #110

You are someone with vastly greater computer skills PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #127

My blast-it-out-and-edit-later (or not...) writing style works for all text editors. hunter Aug 2020 #130

Oh, but it really is hard to get it right. Silent3 Aug 2020 #118

If it doesn't beep, your power supply is shot. GeorgiaPeanut Aug 2020 #119

If the purpose of this was to vent, please proceed... brooklynite Aug 2020 #120

I've been building my own PCs since the late 90s. Initech Aug 2020 #121

Yay!!! I am so happy that you got it to work DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #125

Oh, also get a can of compressed air DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #126

It's hard as hell to find a manual transmission these days Yeehah Aug 2020 #128

Depending on what makes of cars you prefer. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #129