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The stress of changes

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Tizliz Tue 30-Jun-26 10:34:56

Changing b/b is the worst thing. Think how many items use it - TVs, PCs, tablets, mobiles, Doorbells/cameras. All have to be updated. Took me half a day as some (TV) were troublesome.

petra Tue 30-Jun-26 10:27:31

Cabbie21

I am keeping my old tv as long as I can.
This will sound ridiculous but I scarcely dare go on iPlayer in case I can’t get back to my usual channels. So I tend to use my ipad for iPlayer.
I recently changed my iPad which was really easy, but I think changing laptops will be a nightmare.
I used to be quite good with technology but my son thinks I am useless. Things move fast.

If your on Iplayer what happens when you press the exit on your remote? That takes you back to terrestrial tv.

MissAdventure Tue 30-Jun-26 10:06:57

New phones are my absolute worst thing.
As you can tell by how I've been writing lately on here.
Esrly days - I've only had it six months. blush

Aveline Tue 30-Jun-26 09:33:14

I did persevere with the new TV set up but dread any further changes.
I know change is good for the brain etc etc but I'd rather have a change of weather or food. We're bravely trying new holidays but secretly dreading them!

Cabbie21 Tue 30-Jun-26 09:32:04

I am keeping my old tv as long as I can.
This will sound ridiculous but I scarcely dare go on iPlayer in case I can’t get back to my usual channels. So I tend to use my ipad for iPlayer.
I recently changed my iPad which was really easy, but I think changing laptops will be a nightmare.
I used to be quite good with technology but my son thinks I am useless. Things move fast.

MissAdventure Tue 30-Jun-26 09:25:27

I don't like change at all!!!
I've barely watched tv since i had to buy a new one; despite it having lots more channels.
I liked my old tv, I knew where I was with it, and I feel quite resentful that I let myself be bamboozled into having this new one.

Aveline Tue 30-Jun-26 07:48:20

By this I mean relatively small changes. I recently had to get a new mobile phone. Oh boy. What a palaver with online documents etc far less than actually setting up new phone. Just finding all my usual settings for various apps etc meant hours of passwords and pass codes etc.
I daren't think about changing the broadband/TV set up. It took long enough last time.
Obviously, it's a sign of getting older but I don't like change!!