Poor Brian gets all the bad luck.
Types Google into Google to get to Google.
Grumpy cat is at it again.
Saw you got a new computer mouse. I ate it.
There is no stopping this kid’s success.
Puts in USB the right way on the first try.
One does not simply turn off the internet.
…And one would hope not.
First World Problems: We all feel her pain.
Username is… already taken.
You don’t have to be an IT Crowd fan for this bit of tech troubleshooting to sound familiar.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Not sure if my phone is broken or if I just don’t have any friends.
Broken, Fry, obviously. But here are some fixes for common phone problems .
Revenge is sweet.
Wouldn’t let me use the iPad. Now no-one can.
Also see: Best kids apps to keep them entertained .
Asks Siri to tell a joke. Turns on front camera.
Ouch.
Thanks for calling me to tell me that you just sent me an email.
You mean to tell me you deleted my cookies?
Not those cookies…
Delete all of the browsing history!
Here’s how to delete your browsing history .
What if Wi-Fi is dangerous, and we’re all going to die?
Here’s what will happen to your online accounts if you die , Conspiracy Keanu.
Your online absence had me worried you might have actually gotten a life.
I keep hitting the Escape key… but I’m still here.
I don’t always use Internet Explorer, but when I do it’s usually to download a better browser.
We’ll help you find a better browser .
More First World Problems:
Lost my phone. It’s on silent.
Here’s how to find your lost or stolen phone .
Virus scan? Ain’t nobody got time for that!
But it is important – check out our round-up of the best free- and paid antivirus software .
I order meals based on what’ll look best on Instagram.
Here are some other social media apps that could be big in 2016 .
Brace yourself. Windows updates are downloading.
Yawn.
What if I told you, you can play Facebook games without inviting me.
Indeed you can! Check out how to stop game requests on Facebook .
You just won the internet.
(But not an Oscar, Leo?)
Let’s relax tonight by spending two hours trying to find something to watch on Netflix.
Or, unlock new Netflix US content with a VPN and spend three hours searching for something to watch…
Steve Jobs. Y u no respawn?
(For our friends over at Macworld .)
Yo dawg, we heard you liked Macs, so we broke all your Windows.
(Er, thanks Macworld .)
Author: Marie Black, Global Director of Content Operations, Foundry
Marie is Global Director of Content Operations at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for 20 years. These days she is focused on refining editorial processes and workflows, and on our evergreen, transactional and custom content strategy.
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