My Computer is Not So Smart, and Sometimes, is Very Dumb

So, from time to time, my computer will tell me that I need to activate Norton Security.  I have activated it, and it scans weekly on Sunday, as it is supposed to.  But, when this notification pops up, it interferes with my Internet. Sometimes, I can just reset the Internet by unplugging the modem and router, letting them reset, and restarting everything. Sometimes, additionally,I have to unplug the laptop, and let it reset, and restart everything.

Well, tonight, none of that worked. So, I pulled out the old laptop, and checked the Internet capability: the old computer could access the Internet. So, this told me it was something in my new computer that was interfering with connecting to the Internet, although the scans my computer ran said it was something in my Internet connection.  So, I ran a Norton Security Scan, reset everything, and finally,I could access the Internet on my laptop.

My computer is not so smart:  I have Norton Security and do not need to activate it again.  I should be able to reconnect to the Internet without all the hassle I go through. With the security scan, and multiple attempts to reconnect to the computer, I spent more than 2 hours. I was able to read for a part of that time, while programs were running, but my cats were very concerned about my stress, and kept sitting on my book (I wonder if they thought the book was the source of my stress.) 

So, all seems to be working now.

Waiting for the Plumber

I need some plumbing work done, and called yesterday afternoon to set an appointment for today.  I had hoped I would be early on the list, as it is difficult to get called at work to get home to meet a service repair man.  Well, no such luck. I have called to check twice and they are not even trying to give me a time.  I called another place and they said they could get to me before 5 PM today.

I called into work at noon and told my boss what the situation was.  She is very understanding. I did not have a lot of outstanding work to do today, so the timing is okay as far as that goes.

I am just not a good waiter.  I have been reading. I ran a quick errand but had the cell phone with me, thinking for sure I would get called while I was away from home. Not so.

I am back to waiting.  It is pretty out and I am going to take myself outside.