KnightswoodBear Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I've just bought a new laptop and it has Windows 8. I'm on the verge of tears as it's the worst system in the history of the universe. It's like they've deliberately tried to make everything ridiculously hard to find I had to ask on here and on Twitter how to shut the fucker down. Luckily Microsoft have reluctantly agreed to re-instate the "Start" button in an update that's coming in the autumn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreElgin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 It's quite impressive really, the fact they managed to make the simplest task so long winded. The power button is a godsend 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Ordered a new fridge/freezer in John Lewis 4 weeks ago. Have spent the entire afternoon on the phone to JL, the delivery company and Samsung asking where it is, with them all blaming each other, and all refusing to call me back. The "phone calls received regarding this fridge" score in the last 4 weeks is now: John Lewis 5, Expert Logistics 4, Samsung 2, Me 0. The last John Lewis TV advert featured Billy Joel's 'She's Always A Woman'. It's a really nice song. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I had to ask on here and on Twitter how to shut the fucker down. Luckily Microsoft have reluctantly agreed to re-instate the "Start" button in an update that's coming in the autumn. I end up going the "control, alt, delete" route. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I've just bought a new laptop and it has Windows 8. I'm on the verge of tears as it's the worst system in the history of the universe. It's like they've deliberately tried to make everything ridiculously hard to find It is a repulsive system. I bought a laptop recently and have hardly used it purely because of this. I use the ipad 99% of the time now. A fucking abomination of an OS. I end up going the "control, alt, delete" route.Me too. I don't know how else to do it still 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The last John Lewis TV advert featured Billy Joel's 'She's Always A Woman'. It's a really nice song. Are you suggesting I phone Billy and see if he can sort it out? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 It took me 30 minutes how to work out how to open word. I was at the main 'start' screen with all those annoying app type panels and didn't realise you could scroll to the right to reveal more panels, which was where Microsoft Office was. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 It took me 30 minutes how to work out how to open word. I was at the main 'start' screen with all those annoying app type panels and didn't realise you could scroll to the right to reveal more panels, which was where Microsoft Office was. You can also just start typing and it should appear..."should" appear. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 when I first got Windows 8 I felt it was a glimpse into the future, where technology had overtaken me and I no longer understood how to use everyday objects. It was a scary half hour while I googled various simple tasks. I just use the desktop button now and I don't even really know it's Windows 8 I'm using. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Brusch Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 When poster put accidental smileys when they are listing things, like so... 7) xyz abc 9) qwerty Bugs me no end 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc_smfc Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Ordered a new fridge/freezer in John Lewis 4 weeks ago. Have spent the entire afternoon on the phone to JL, the delivery company and Samsung asking where it is, with them all blaming each other, and all refusing to call me back. The "phone calls received regarding this fridge" score in the last 4 weeks is now: John Lewis 5, Expert Logistics 4, Samsung 2, Me 0. Keep complaining, John Lewis normally cave and give you some money off or some vouchers for messing up, especially if you mention about avoiding shopping there again and informing people of their poor service 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I spent today at a course in Glasgow and a woman from Yorkshire started arguing with the guy running it about his delivery method, to top it off when she was politely told to shut the f**k up she said "my husband earns £104,000, i'm only doing this job for pocket money, I may as well go home". f**k right off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 My stomach has been in turmoil for 2 days. Since the back of 10pm on Sunday night I've eaten 12 Birdseye chicken dippers (6 yesterday and 6 today) and yet there is still a near constant stream of brown water from my arse. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 It's the egg you should be eating, not the moulded chicken scrapings. Lots of them. It'll bung you up in no time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Are you suggesting I phone Billy and see if he can sort it out? He won't take my phone calls, I doubt you'll have better luck. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrfields_Largs Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I know it's (usually) for charity, but what do people find so funny about men getting their legs waxed? Once you've seen it once, you've seen it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 People watch it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I know it's (usually) for charity, but what do people find so funny about men getting their legs waxed? Once you've seen it once, you've seen it. Men with hairy legs look clarty in a skirt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The Bank of Scotland TV advert, Jenny Wright from 'Purth' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I estimate since Monday, I've shat about 15/18 times. Some of it has been runny Brown water, whereas other times it has been thick and black in colour. My stomach (not to mention my arse) is absolutely agony. Posting this from the toilet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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