The discussion revolves around a user experiencing a potential virus on their calculator after downloading a program. Participants explore methods to reset or fix the calculator, share their experiences, and engage in light-hearted banter about technology and pets.
There is no clear consensus on the best method to resolve the issue with the calculator, as participants offer various suggestions and experiences. The discussion includes both technical advice and humorous commentary, indicating a mix of serious and light-hearted engagement.
Participants reference specific actions like removing batteries and resetting the calculator, but there is uncertainty about the effectiveness of these methods. The discussion also includes humorous asides that may distract from the technical focus.
mattmns said:edit... 8pm on a saturday night and posting about a calculator virus, only at PF
. Tell me about it... I have a major exam on monday, this sucks. 
.Mk said:
Rach3 said:
You're sounding more cheerful tonight. Must be the benefits of turning gold. But be careful, viruses on your toothbrush are really, really nasty, but probably not nearly as bad as finding a worm on it, especially if you don't have a backup. Rach3 said:
brewnog said:
brewnog said:
Nah, I need something a little lower tech for her...those faucets that turn on with motion sensors, like in public bathrooms, but modified to just deliver a light spray when she climbs the countertops (and a switch for me to turn them off when I'm trying to work in the kitchen). Water spritzes are the only thing that keeps her off the countertops, but she's grown bolder, knowing the water spritzes only happen if I catch her. She's not very stealthy, so I can hear her on the counter from the other room, but as soon as I approach the kitchen, she's off and running. She made the mistake of jumping up and sticking her head in the sink today, so I just turned the sink on. 
She has only two places she's not allowed in the entire house, the kitchen counter and the dining room table, but still keeps trying. She only rarely attempts the dining room table, but the kitchen counter seems to fascinate her (probably because she sees her dinner dishes start out there before they get delivered to her placemat). Considering she prefers drinking out of the toilet bowls over a proper water dish, and will stick her front paws into the toilet as she reaches for a drink of water, I do not want those little paws on my kitchen counters! Geez, if I wanted a pet who drank out of toilet bowls, I'd have gotten a dog. I thought cats were supposed to be a little more sophisticated than that. 
Moonbear said:Considering she prefers drinking out of the toilet bowls over a proper water dish, and will stick her front paws into the toilet as she reaches for a drink of water, I do not want those little paws on my kitchen counters! Geez, if I wanted a pet who drank out of toilet bowls, I'd have gotten a dog. I thought cats were supposed to be a little more sophisticated than that.
Plus cleaning of the toilet is done for the week. Actually, we always close the bathroom doors. Discovering what happens when you spin the toilet paper rolls can provide hours of entertainment for a cat.Nah, she takes after me and is very stubborn when she wants to do something. I was sure she'd give up after falling in once, but nope, she just walks around with wet feet until they dry off on everything I don't want coated with toilet water. I did try flushing it once while she still had her head in...again, just a momentary setback in her mind. And, actually, I decided to just allow it because she somehow manages to knock over even the sturdiest water bowls, so I know she always has water available during the day. I do close the lid to the toilet in the one guest bathroom, because I figure my guests may not appreciate the wet toilet seat if I forget to forewarn them.BobG said:A tiny little nudge and a flush and she'll never do that again.
She tried that once, but I guess other things are more amusing, since it didn't become a habit.