The discussion centers on a user's inability to log into their laptop while standing, which is resolved by sitting down. The issue arises from the user's arms not being able to reach the keyboard comfortably while standing, leading to consistent login failures. Additionally, the laptop's position on the user's lap causes it to fall when standing, further complicating the login process. Ergonomic factors and device positioning are critical to successful computer interaction.
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Jimmy Snyder said:User tries to login while standing and fails. Then sits down, tries again and succeeds. The behavior is consistent. The login always fails when the user is standing and continues to fail until the user sits down. What's wrong with the computer?
There's an interlock on the seat, requiring you to be actually sitting on it, rather than hanging upside down from a rope going through the ceiling?Jimmy Snyder said:User tries to login while standing and fails. Then sits down, tries again and succeeds. The behavior is consistent. The login always fails when the user is standing and continues to fail until the user sits down. What's wrong with the computer?
DR_BRB said:The computer is a laptop on the user's lap. When the user stands, the computer falls to the floor.