2016 Biggest Tech Flops - Comments Page 2

My biggest tech problem was caused by listening to Bob and purchasing the IDrive. It was supposed to solve my backup problems and extend my WiFi network. Unfortunately, the WiFi only stays up for a couple minutes, and even then Windows 10 knows it is there, but does not make it available. The bottom line is that the only way to use the box is with a local USB connection. Having it next to the computer halves its value as backup and eliminates its use as a network extender. Hours wasted working on the problem. Calling their "support" yielded a guy who would read me the FAQs on their website, none of which seemed to have any relevance to the problem. He did point me to USB connection since nothing else worked.

IDrive also produces an endless stream of ads and emails entreating me to purchase more storage at their site. Not a company I want to do business with.

Thanks to Bob for this-a fun read.

To those who wrote about the "young blonde"-yes, I agree with what Bob wrote. First, it fills the female hiring requirement. Blondes are more noticeable and yes, they do have more fun (I can vouch for that).

In addition, perhaps they were also trying to dispel the notion of the "dumb blonde". I'm afraid this event didn't help. What a shame, since everyone dreads having blood drawn. It would have been great, if it worked properly and as advertised.

I must say I agree with Barb re Windows 10. I installed it when the upgrade first came out and it's great. My PC works faster and corrects itself of any little hitches - and coming up from Windows 7, there was only a very slight learning curve - and may I add, I am 88 years old.
The only complaint I have concerns Cortana, which I find dreadful - but Siri probably spoilt me for Cortana!!!

I upgraded to Win 10 when it became available, and the only problem I had - once I retrieved my password! - was that I had to boot twice every time the computer was shut down, and that was cured by the infamous update. I'm an 'old bat', soon to be 80, but was programming in COBOL and Fortran in the days of mainframe giganticus. Still build my own computers and manage to stay out of trouble. Apply KISS principle. Usually works! (Tried to post from tablet 30 minutes ago. Gave up)