For the last 20 years the solution to at least 50% of my computer problems is “reboot.” Interestingly this is no longer a PC problem. While working on getting Amy’s Mac set up this weekend, I rebooted TWICE. I rebooted (turn off – wait 15 seconds – turn back on) my car this morning when the radio didn’t come on. I had to reboot my iPod this morning because it was frozen. My Garmin watch needed rebooting on Friday because – hell – I don’t know. The solution to the problem with my new Sony PS/3 – unplug it and plug it back in. Troubleshooting tip #1 on my new Dish HD receiver – turn it off and turn it back on. Don’t even get me started about my Vista boxes.
I put this in the category of “fucking stupid.” It’s not going to work to have to reboot my consciousness 20 years from now.