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What things am I a dumbass about? (lemmy.nz)

submitted 8 months ago by luthis@lemmy.nz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Had someone contact me because a browser interface was 'down' and it was actually a cert issue. It surprised me that in an IT context, this person didn't have a basic understanding of SSL certs. They didn't even know how to add a cert exception.

It got me thinking, what basic ubiquitous things am I a dumbass about outside of IT?

Ive seen lots of 'fun facts' compilations, but it would be better to get a wide range of subject suggestions that I can spend 30 minutes each or less on, and become a more capable human.

Like what subjects would plumbers consider basic knowledge? Chemical interactions between cleaning products and PVC pipes?

What would an accountant or a landscaper consider to be so basic its shocking people can live their lives without knowing any of it?

For most areas of expertise, its difficult to know even what the basics are to start with.

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[–] Junkdata@lemmy.ml 11 points 8 months ago (2 children)

As someone who works with tech, here is my 2 cents on basic knowledge.

If your computer is "not working" restarting the computer can generally fix 80 percent of the issues. We are not trying to make you mad, this is literraly first thing I am doing if you present me a problem.

Stop downloading things from unknown sources.

Use generic effects/fonts on your powerpoint. Just because you bought something cool doesnt mean it will magically transfer when you pass your presnetation to another computer for your presentation. (Microsoft does not migrate your paid effects)

For gamers Stop playing pvp on your pc/console on wifi, are you a mad?

Everyone in general We are at an age of computers. Learn how to type, it will save you tremendous amount of time, literally.

[–] grabyourmotherskeys@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Do... do people really buy add-ons for pp to enhance their slide decks?

[–] Junkdata@lemmy.ml 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yes, i have seen it happen several times and i get blamed why its not showing on the show laptop. The moment i ask, "did you purchase any add on effects?" i feel like a customer service telling a customer your credit card was denied.

[–] grabyourmotherskeys@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That's just wild. I'm in meetings with slides constantly and never heard of this. We'll, now I have a new rabbit hole to go down (as in "finding the most ridiculous of these").

[–] Junkdata@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

It definitely makes you laugh once you see it.

[–] op_maroon@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

FYI you can embed some Truetype fonts in PowerPoint and word (not on mac)