How Did an Old Fork and Clean Underwear Save My PC Troubles?

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A user reports ongoing issues with a new computer, including a motherboard failure, and is awaiting a technician for repairs. Currently, they are using an old PC that was damaged but has been temporarily fixed with unconventional methods. The user experiences slow internet speeds due to connection issues but can access the web via a wireless broadband card. Despite the technical difficulties, they have purchased Christmas cards for members of a card club and plan to send them out. The conversation includes lighthearted banter about the user's makeshift repairs and a humorous exchange regarding the quality of underwear. The user concludes with holiday wishes for the community.
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My new computer has been acting flaky since I got it back in July, the motherboard died the other night, The tech is supposed to be here Christmas Eve to replace it.

Right now I'm on my old PC that I broke when I knocked it off my desk, all I can say is that you can perform miracles using nothing but an old fork and some clean cotton underwear. My ethernet connection to my cable internet locks it up, but I can use my wireless broadband card to get online. I've made a hat with rabbit ears out of tin foil to boost the signal. I'm connecting at a whopping speed of 169K down, 39K up.

I'm not sure how stable this is. BUT

I bought Christmas Cards for everyone in the card club!

I think I have everyone's address that wanted a card, so, if you see something from Kansas in your mailbox, it's me.
 
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Evo said:
I bought Christmas Cards for everyone in the card club!

Can't be, it is just a cruel joke.

Any chances of getting piece of that underwear with my postcard?
 
Impressive Evo, :approve: beating the system with cotton underwear (clean).
 
Borek said:
Can't be, it is just a cruel joke.

Any chances of getting piece of that underwear with my postcard?
Ahaha, what would marzena think? :biggrin:
 
She said she will kill me if I am going to write it. She said good quality underwear is evidence of good quality owner.

That could be my last post. Just in case, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
 

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