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I remember our family computer having an actual switch instead of a button.
Still did the toe thing though, down for on and up for off.
Ah, the "it is now safe to turn off your computer" days
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I wish that they'd had a startup screen that said "it's now dangerous to turn off your computer".
SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
Ah yes, Microsoft installing a ton of updates without informing me first. Like I don’t have anything else to do (which is probably why I’m turning off the computer, to not go do those other things.)
Back when I still rode airplanes, I used to never shut my notebook off except when I was about to leave for a flight. Then I had the pleasure of watching Windows install 957 updates while the cab was honking outside.
Are you a Kids in the Hall fan?
I'm squishing your head!
Right from my body and onto your plate.
My absolute favorite though was Girl Drink Drunk.
❤️
Oh and having to type
PARKBefore doing turning it off :)
True, that's the last time I saw it!