Entry for January 19, 2007

Some of you may have noticed that yesterday's entry was late in appearing. For any regular readers, you will not be surprised to learn that this is because of my continuing IT problems. Here is the story so far -
1. My father persuaded me to have two desktops - one for the internet, one for documents.
2. I bought a switch box (£29.99) to let me use the one keyboard for the two PCs. It was a trendy little switch box, of the type you might see in New Look of a Saturday afternoon.
3. My old keyboard was not compatible with the switch box. I cannot blame the switch box for this - the keyboard is rather grey and functional. The swich box might well be embarrassed by it if they went out together down the roller disco.
4. I bought a new keyboard (£29.99). He is black and shiny and modern and sleek. He would know it's way around a cocktail menu.
5. The new keyboard will not work with the switch box. Clearly the switch box is playing hard to get. It will not allow any old keyboard to stick his cable in her USB port. Who can blame her - she might catch a nasty virus.
6. I begin to suspect the switch box is faulty. I buy another one (£39.99). She is metallic. She has 4 (count them) USB ports. She clearly knows how to put herself about a bit. She'll do the job, and no mistake.
7. The new switch box will not work with the new keyboard. I am beginning to suspect the new keyboard is gay and is only compatible with other keyboards. I'm sure when I leave the room, I can vaguely hear Judy Garland songs being played.