50 Painful Pics Of People Proving They Shouldn’t Be Allowed Near A Soldering Iron
Experts date the beginning of the tech boom to somewhere in the 1990s. We’ve been living with microchips, laptops, and routers for around 30 years, yet sometimes we don’t abide by the simplest safety measures. Surprisingly, even 66% of Americans don’t consider themselves tech-savvy. After you’ve scrolled through this list, you might understand why.
It might seem that most people should know not to microwave a laptop or to hang a bunch of wires from the ceiling, yet some don’t. Bored Panda found the craziest examples of people mishandling all kinds of electronics, and we present the best of the worst to you here. It makes you wonder: how have humans made it this long?
#1
So Mac Doesnt Support Windows But Atleast It Supports Doors
#2
User Spilt Coffee On His Laptop, So He Put It In The Oven To Dry It Out
Apply Kirchhoff’s Laws
As humans, we’re used to adapting to difficult circumstances. After all, it’s what has helped us remain on this Earth for so long. What’s more, we’re the innovators who have invented electronic: the TV, the computer, the smartphone, and the microchip were all conceptualized and made by humans.
So, why do we sometimes feel so behind on the current tech trends? Naturally, age has something to do with it. Older people usually feel less comfortable using devices independently and are slower to adapt to new technologies. In fact, 26% of U.S. adults said during the pandemic that they usually needed someone else to show them how to use an electronic device.
#4
This Coffee Grinder Fills Its Base, Motor, And Circuit Boards Up With Grounds
Cygnus_X_2112:
“That’s grounds to buy a new coffee grinder”
Watton:
“Whoever greenlit the design for this is gonna get roasted.”
#5
Errrr Guys, My Capacitor Scares Me, It Has Blinky Eyes
#6
People That Use PC Cables To Rest Their Feet
The pandemic exposed the lack of tech-savviness in younger people, too. 47% of parents “with lower tech readiness” said they had some difficulty helping their children with setting up online school instructions. People didn’t like using technology for communication, either, as only 17% believed that it was as good as in-person conversations.
Younger and more financially well-off Americans tend to be more interested in technology. A recent YouGov survey showed that 26% of U.S. adults aged 55 and up are not very interested in tech, and 19% even find it hard to learn about new technologies. Similarly, 26% of lower-income Americans have little interest in tech, and 15% say it is hard to learn.
#7
Who Lost Their SD Card?
#8
What Does The Red Light Mean?
8-Year-Old Cousin Stabbed My 300 Dollar All In One Computer When I Refused To Let Him Use It
Today my 8-year-old cousin was visiting my house. He was walking around the house when he noticed that I had a pc. He instantly started asking me if he could use it, and ofcourse i said no, he asked me again, and again and again until he finally just walked over and started trying to use it. I quickly unplugged my pc before he could modify anything. He started screaming and crying. My mom and his mom came over to see what was going on. I told my mom what he was doing, and she told me to let him use my computer because I should be “sharing” my stuff. My mom eventually told me that if I didnt share with him, she would take my computer away from me. I said “Fine ill let him use it”. I plugged it back in and left the room. Not even a minute later he came out to ask me for my password. I told him that I wasnt going to give it to him. Then he stormed back into the room and picked up some scissors that I had out and started violently stabbing my computer screen until the scissors literally got stuck in the screen. His mom offered to give me money to get me a new computer but my mom told her that I didnt need it since I own multiple computers. Now ill need to save up for a new one.
Despite having doubts about their ability to adapt to new technology, most Americans still want to own the newest gadgets. Smartphones, smart watches, and the newest model laptop: a whopping 77% of Americans think that it’s essential to own the latest electronics. Unfortunately, few can afford them, and, as a result, many even go into debt to be able to buy them. 28% of Americans say that owning the latest gadget is even more important than paying the bills.
#10
Help. How Do I Turn My Night Light Off??
#11
Server Room From My First Hospital Job
