Laugher IS the Best Medicine

March 2002

Is there any one of us who has never been frustrated by error messages, illegal operations, and other computer blunders? Yes, I too find myself occassionally wanting to use my computer as a doorstop - sometimes it seems it would be far more productive there than on the desk. Well, take a few minutes this week to get a chuckle out of your computer!

Perhaps a doorstop isn't really a very productive use for such expensive equipment; maybe a coffemaker would be better? 

http://www.computerpranks.com/download/images/computer/coffee.jpg

Remember that dreaded blue screen of death? You aren't the only one that's plagued by this menace; next time you land in an airport, keep a close watch on those flight screens!

http://www.computerpranks.com/download/images/computer/airport_bluescreen.jpg

As for those lovely error messages, well, I'm sure you'll find one or two here that you've never seen before - and if you do, don't call me!

http://www.computerpranks.com/download/images/computer/error_messages.jpg

And for those friends who are always saying they can't afford a real computer, tell 'em to get creative! All you need is a little "bread".

http://www.computerpranks.com/download/images/computer/computer_bread.jpg

If you are new to computers, or still struggling to understand them after a few years, maybe this illustration will help...

http://www.computerpranks.com/download/images/computer/computer_tech.jpg

Some of you I know have had troubles getting your system to turn off properly, so for you, this screen tells it like it really is!

http://www.computerpranks.com/download/images/computer/checkdownsmall.gif

There's even a new keyboard designed just for Microsoft Windows, the eternally locking-up operating system:

http://www.computerpranks.com/download/images/computer/keybd.jpg

And for those of you who have attempted to upgrade your version of Windows on your own, I'm betting you'll be wishing you had seen this warning first:

http://www.computerpranks.com/download/images/computer/95dialogbox.gif

Hopefully you'll have had a few laughs by now. If you really want to get a laugh, then be sure to check out the home of all these fun pages -  

http://www.computerpranks.com/

Be warned, there are some pretty zany pranks here, and I'll not be liable for any harm that arises from the use - or misuse - of such! Have fun, and remember, life's too short to be frustrated, so when the system falls short, laugh it off and share it with your friends!

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