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  1. Jen the Ancient
    Posts : 4
    Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit (Build 14393)
       New #661

    Hi all. I'm a person who used to be in tech support, but got burnt out and then fired and was unable to find another job for 3 years. I am female, overweight, and over 50, so that's made finding any sort of decent paying job difficult. I have a really stupid job now that pays a pittance, has no paid holidays, no vacation, no sick time, no 401K, and the measly PTO I do earn is supposed to cover the holidays the rest of the company takes off. It fails to use any of my years of experience or education - and I'm bitter about it - so that's going to kind of color my questions and replies. While unemployed, technology moved on w/o me and now I spend each day finding something new to curse at Windows 10 about. So I am here trying to find answers rather than just shredding my computer. Probably too much life story...but that's me right now.
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  3. VBF
    Posts : 602
    Win 10 Pro
       New #662

    Hello all.
    I've been in IT for nearly 40 years, starting out doing hardware support on Mainframes (remember them?) and finally retired 2 years ago from being a Contract Software Tester on Windows platforms.

    I still think of myself as a Geek (and so do my friends!) and, having used Windows 10 forums (and before that Windows 7 forums) have found it to be my "go to" for assistance when a tricky issue comes up.
    Every so often I've thought - "Oh, I could contribute to that conversation", so finally got my act together and joined.

    Hoping to contribute useful stuff from time to time
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  4. z3r010
    Posts : 10,740
    Windows 11 Workstation x64
       New #663

    Welcome to Ten Forums VBF
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  6. CountMike
    Posts : 19,518
    W11+W11 Developer Insider + Linux
       New #664

    VBF said:
    Hello all.
    I've been in IT for nearly 40 years, starting out doing hardware support on Mainframes (remember them?) and finally retired 2 years ago from being a Contract Software Tester on Windows platforms.

    I still think of myself as a Geek (and so do my friends!) and, having used Windows 10 forums (and before that Windows 7 forums) have found it to be my "go to" for assistance when a tricky issue comes up.
    Every so often I've thought - "Oh, I could contribute to that conversation", so finally got my act together and joined.

    Hoping to contribute useful stuff from time to time
    Most welcome to our (not so small) community. We can use any expertise and contributions and may be as helpful too.
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  7. axe0
    Posts : 14,903
    Windows 10 Pro
       New #665

    Welcome to 10forums everyone :)
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  8. OldMike65
    Posts : 134,315
    Windows 11 Pro (x64) 23H2 Build 22631.3296
       New #666

    VBF said:
    Hello all.
    I've been in IT for nearly 40 years, starting out doing hardware support on Mainframes (remember them?) and finally retired 2 years ago from being a Contract Software Tester on Windows platforms.

    I still think of myself as a Geek (and so do my friends!) and, having used Windows 10 forums (and before that Windows 7 forums) have found it to be my "go to" for assistance when a tricky issue comes up.
    Every so often I've thought - "Oh, I could contribute to that conversation", so finally got my act together and joined.

    Hoping to contribute useful stuff from time to time
    Welcome to Ten Forums VBF :)
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  9. f14tomcat
    Posts : 56,825
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
       New #667

    VBF said:
    Hello all.
    I've been in IT for nearly 40 years, starting out doing hardware support on Mainframes (remember them?) and finally retired 2 years ago from being a Contract Software Tester on Windows platforms.

    I still think of myself as a Geek (and so do my friends!) and, having used Windows 10 forums (and before that Windows 7 forums) have found it to be my "go to" for assistance when a tricky issue comes up.
    Every so often I've thought - "Oh, I could contribute to that conversation", so finally got my act together and joined.

    Hoping to contribute useful stuff from time to time
    Welcome VBF! Always nice to have new members to Ten Forums! :)
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  10. essenbe
    Posts : 12,801
    Windows 11 Pro
       New #668

    VBF said:
    Hello all.
    I've been in IT for nearly 40 years, starting out doing hardware support on Mainframes (remember them?) and finally retired 2 years ago from being a Contract Software Tester on Windows platforms.

    I still think of myself as a Geek (and so do my friends!) and, having used Windows 10 forums (and before that Windows 7 forums) have found it to be my "go to" for assistance when a tricky issue comes up.
    Every so often I've thought - "Oh, I could contribute to that conversation", so finally got my act together and joined.

    Hoping to contribute useful stuff from time to time
    Welcome VBF, glad to have you.
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  12. Miss Bad Wolf
    Posts : 73
    Windows 10
       New #669

    I am Miss Bad Wolf. I like wolves and sometimes I think I am bad as I do not always like doing what I am told. I just found this thread as I am at a mall waiting for work to start but not wanting to read the books I brought to read.
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  13. Stephanie
    Posts : 14,586
    Windows 10 Professional x64
       New #670

    Miss Bad Wolf said:
    I am Miss Bad Wolf. I like wolves and sometimes I think I am bad as I do not always like doing what I am told. I just found this thread as I am at a mall waiting for work to start but not wanting to read the books I brought to read.

    Hiya Miss Bad Wolf welcome :)
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