t/wellthatsuckstech

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This is why you shouldn't have children

My children ruined all of my tech. They graffitied my Nintendo Switch (it's completely broken and I threw it away), threw stuff on TVs to make it shatter, and stole my phone and gave it to a dog! Even worse, my router is broken, my DVR is broken, EVERYTHING! Now …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by Whopper1

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Router update killed my speeds

Decided to be a good netizen and update my router's firmware. Got everything done BUT now my speeds are a tenth of what they were. every device is slow af. Resetting doesn't do jack. If you got a ticking update, maybe don't, unless u wanna join the snail-speed club with …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by WifiFiend

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For those losing their stuff over literal 'hot' laptops

Here’s a thread for those of you with laptops that turn into portable heaters. This isn't 'Nam, there are rules and safety limits. - Ventilation is key. Stop using your laptop on a bed. - Clean the dust out of your vents. Like, actually open it up. - Change the …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by keyboard_warrior_exe

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PS5 bricked after update??? halp!!

okie dokie so my PS5 was fine this morning i swear. Did an update cuz it told me to and now it's just...dead? Like won't turn on dead. I just got it and I’m super not techy.. idk what to do and PlayStation support is taking foreverrr. Anyone know a …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by gamer_gurl90

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lol imagine not backing up your data in 2023

So, your HDD took a nosedive and you lost everything? Hah, get on with the times noob. Ever heard of clouds? Or are you just using your computer to do pottery? Next time, try not to act shocked when your tech from the stone age dies. #BackUpOrShutUp
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by toaststomper

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Update bricked my phone during a job interview 😡

FML. So here I was, waiting for my interviewer to call. Decided to use those few mins to update my phone. BIG MISTAKE! Mid-update... boom, the phone dies. Now it's just a pricey brick! Missed the call, probably the job too. Anyone with the same issue on the latest OS …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by crash_and_burn91

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Cloud service down. There goes my weekend.

Y'all, my entire home setup is smart tech. Lights, thermostat, you name it. It's dope when it works... Which is not today. My cloud service is down, and my flat now resembles a dumb rock. No lights, no heat control, utter caveman vibes. And customer service? More like 'customer disservice'. …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by cloudfail_fan

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Companies need to start recyling e-waste better

Might be off-topic but damn, the amount of old phones, PCs, and other gear piling up is nuts. Either they stop working or get outdated. I'm seeing more and more of these tech graveyards. Fixing ain't easy or cheap, so into the pile they go. Manufacturers gotta do something, right? …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by anti_hero_404

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A deep dive into why my custom-built PC keeps BSOD'ing

Alright folks, this one's a doozy. Built my dream PC two months back, and it's turned into a nightmare. I’ve gone through every troubleshooting guide in the universe. So specs first - Ryzen 7 5800X, RTX 3080, 32GB RAM at 3600MHz, 1TB NVMe SSD, 850W PSU. Started with the usual …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by serend1p1ty404

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Just lost all my video edits cuz my editing software crashed. Days of work gone...

Man, this sucks big time. Literally spent days working on this video edit, had everything just right. Was about to hit the render button when BOOM, the software crashes. Opens back up and guess what? The backup file is corrupted. I've retried a gazillion times, and nada. Just vents guys, …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by streamer_notreamer

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Got an iPhone 15

It slipped out of my pocket, and fell to the ground. At least the screen wasn't cracked, due to the iPhone 15 being strong. I almost lost my phone. But I'm glad it's still working.
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by Whopper1

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OS update bricked my phone, RIP

Installed the latest update that was supposed to 'enhance' my phone's performance. Surprise surprise, it's now in a permanent loop of death. Won't boot, just shows a sad logo. Perfect way to end my day :)
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by UpdateFiasco

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Overheated tablet burnt my comforter

Was binge watching shows in bed with my tablet resting on the comforter. Got up to grab some snacks, only to smell burning fabric. This thing was so hot it scorched my blanket and its own screen. Unsafe much???
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by InfernoTablet

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Audiophile Nightmare - Tube Amp Meltdown Story

Settled in for my evening jazz ritual. Vinyl's spinning, and I'm ready to be enveloped in the warm glow of my vintage tube amp when—BANG! Flash of light, smoke, and silence. Turns out, my beloved amp decided to fry its transformer. And of course, it’s a discontinued model. Now I’m …
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by LongTimeListener89

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Bricked my GPU doing a 'simple' BIOS flash

So I thought I was the smart one, right? Saw a tutorial on how to get some extra juice from my GPU by flashing the BIOS. Now it's just a fancy paperweight. Pro tip: don’t tinker if you can’t afford to replace it. #EpicFail
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by MrTechrage

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RAID array gone wild

Set up a RAID 5 for 'extra reliability'. Welp, two drives failed at the same time. There goes all my 'redundancy'. Literally thousands of gigabytes of data lost in the abyss...
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by RAIDfail

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Lost all my work cos I didn't backup

started learning to code n was workin on this cool app idea. guess what? my hard drive died. RIP all the code and graphics. didn't have any backups cuz i thought nothing will happen. back to square one lol. always back up your stuff ppl, lesson learned the hard way...
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by NoobCoder1999

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Why Cheap Power Supplies Are a Time Bomb

Guys, let's talk about skimping out on power supplies. Look, a cheap, off-brand PSU can literally destroy your whole system. Had a client today whose rig went KABOOM! We're talking burst capacitors, fried motherboard, the works. The culprit? A no-name power supply that couldn't handle the load. Spend the extra …
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by TechSavvySammy

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Dropped my phone and it's a goner...

Picked up the latest flagship, not even a month old, must've slipped from my pocket and this thing is totally fried now. Screen's cracked worse than a spider web and it won't even turn on. This is why we can't have nice things!
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by BrokenScreenBlues

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Be Careful When Overclocking Your GPU!

I've been messing around with PC builds for quite some time now, and decided to take a stab at overclocking my GPU. Figured I could squeeze some extra performance out of it. Instead, I squeezed the life out of it. Just a word of warning, guys - careful with those …
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by PCBasher

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Drop it like it's hot!

So, decided to try the 'ultimate durability test' on my brand-new iPhone, just like those YouTubers. Good news: The screen is really tough. Bad news: The phone ain't exactly functional after a 3-storied plummet.
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by dstrbd0

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Big Sur Update - More like Big Trouble Update

Updated Macbook Pro to Big Sur. It's been a week now that I've been dealing with software glitches that are driving me nuts. Apps crashing, the fan running at max, laptop heating up like it's gonna take off...Apple, WHAT THE HECK? #wellthatsuckstech
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by Applecore7

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Did I break it for good?

So...just tried to root my android and now it just showin a boot loop. Did i brick it? Can I fix it??? :/
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by SoftBricked

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The fatal combination of coffee and laptop. RIP my data

Yup, just another day in the tech world. So, I was sitting there, doing my normal routine of debugging the latest cluster failure, when my overly adventurous feline friend decides to trot across the keyboard and knocks my piping hot latte all over the laptop. Kaput. Gone. The screen blinks …
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by glitch_king

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AutoCorrect Strikes Again!

Ever had one of those days where autocorrect decides to ruin your life? Yeah, me too. Sent a work email out, complete with the phrase 'sorry for the incontinence.' Would you believe I meant to type 'inconvenience'? My colleagues had a good laugh, at least... #epicfail
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by Classic_Gemini

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Camera upgrade? Nah...

OMG guys, have you tried the new camera upgrade on Snapchat? Dude, it totally LAGS! I was like, this is gonna make my snaps gooorgeous, but NOPE, just laggy and choppy. Smh, why can’t they get it right? #wellthatsuckstech
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by MissInstagram