Old Folk and Technoligy

[Doon frae Troon]

My dear old mum bought Les Mis. at Tescos.
Blue Ray in without knowing
It did not work in her player
She said it just came up DUD.
Are you sure it said DUD says I
Yes she says
My wife smiles and says are you sure it was not DVD

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

My brother bought my mum (82) a laptop a few years ago. She doesn't see much use for it other than as a clever picture frame.

We have showed her how to use Skype, Email, messaging, Facebook - but somehow she doesn't seem to get it. Actually maybe she DOES get it but pretends that she doesn't as she ABSOLUTELY doesn't see the point so won't waste her time.

 

[Foxholer]

My brother bought my mum (82) a laptop a few years ago. She doesn't see much use for it other than as a clever picture frame.

We have showed her how to use Skype, Email, messaging, Facebook - but somehow she doesn't seem to get it. Actually maybe she DOES get it but pretends that she doesn't as she ABSOLUTELY doesn't see the point so won't waste her time.

Runs in the family then!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Runs in the family then!

One up to you sir!

 

[louise_a]

My mum (91) already uses a laptop regularly, email, Skype, etc and has now just bought an ipad.

 

[MegaSteve]

On the other hand I work with 'old fashioned' film... Have a lot of young students come into the place who fully understand all there is to know about the digital world... But, they know little of film and are truly amazed at the 'wonderment' of how film 'works'... Have a great time in explaining to them on how to get the best from their efforts of using the 'real deal'...

 

[Pin-seeker]

I'm 31 & useless on computers,ipad is best thing I've ever bought. Idiot proof :whoo:

 

[DappaDonDave]

I think someone needs a spell cheeker...

I hope I never grow out of being a techy, my father used to be into all things techy but never really bothered with computers. Now, hes a complete computertard and can not work one to save his life. Still swears by the Argos catalogue for the best price of everything. He is only 47...so plenty more years to be completely baffled by tech.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Old Folk and Technology - Me and DMDs - hmmm - what they for?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I think someone needs a spell cheeker...

I hope I never grow out of being a techy, my father used to be into all things techy but never really bothered with computers. Now, hes a complete computertard and can not work one to save his life. Still swears by the Argos catalogue for the best price of everything. He is only 47...so plenty more years to be completely baffled by tech.

Opps sorry Don, I have placed myself on the naughty step for 10 minutes!
BTW I don't have an oligy. {for old Maureen Lipman fans}

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I can't believe there someone on here does not know what as iOS is?

Independant ordinance surveyor

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I can't believe there someone on here does not know what as iOS is?

Independant ordinance surveyor

Institute of Oldies?

And I also know and have used Napier's Bones - which could go under a heading Young Folk and Useful Stuff