Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
tonysSenior Contributor
need help with making a friend, beginer on a computer im told its the only way for isolated people to talk to someone, does any body know if there is a on line service to help people with problem solving on computers. like a help desk for people with learning difficulties. if some one actually replies it will be my first time, im isolated on a farm and go months without talking to a single person, yours in good faith. tony
In response to: beginer on a computor
tymeModerator
Dear @tonys ,
I'm so sorry. I looks like the letter has disappeared into cyber space. I'm sorry I couldn't retrieve it for you. It looks like it's gone now.
I acknowledge the time it took to write that letter, and I'm sure @BPDSurvivor and others feel that care and perseverance you have demonstrated.
Once again, I'm so sorry the letter disappeared 😞
tyme
In response to: beginer on a computor
tonysSenior Contributor
@tyme or some one who may find a moment to solve a little mystery for me. i followed your instuctions as well as a computor dummy can and thanks for your help. tryed in drafts, only saw older items in there 9th 10th of aug. and it took me to places where other peoples stuff was. to the left was a header called latest contributions but they contained mine and replies. tried to find where it might say your posts so i could see just what i had sent with a section that said failed to send .. resend. like my phone does. may i very politely on by knees begging ask you to save me a lot of frustration. when you said you saw my drafts i understood that to mean you saw the one i described. it is to bpd survivor and ends with the words , if you dont have a fire, then i hope the fire inside you keeps you warm. did you see that post?.. know you are busy, so if you can just tell me if you saw( that ) letter or not it will save all the comuter navigation letters. its the only one i sent yesterday apart from all the ones to you trying to find it . yours in good faith , tonys
In response to: Re: beginer on a computor
tonysSenior Contributor
@tyme thats the trouble with slow fingers and computors. while you where sending your kite to me i was sending another one to you looking for my lost luggage, so at least i know its lost. no big deal, the only problem was i burnt my muffins being so absorbed in the search, and theres already enough space junk up there with out me adding to it. i did wonder why the letters i see a short.. theres a lesson here for me. keep it short. hope you have a top day. tonys
In response to: Re: beginer on a computor
tymeModerator
Another option @tonys , is if you want to type your long letters on a Word document or another application, then copy and paste it over to the forums?
I do that sometimes if there's a lot for me to discuss.
tyme
In response to: Re: beginer on a computor
tymeModerator
G'day @tonys ,
How was your day today? Have your animals been behaving themselves?
tyme
In response to: Re: beginer on a computor
maddisonSenior Contributor
Hi @tonys
How are you going?
I'm so sorry you lost one of your letters. It has happened to me before if I have accidentally pressed a button by mistake. It can be so disappointing.
Your baked beans story was soooo entertaining. Yep, you are great at putting at smile on my face.
Thankyou so much for your effort, time and kindness.
I don't have much else to say. Hello & I hope you have a wonderful day!
maddison
In response to: Re: beginer on a computor
tonysSenior Contributor
@maddison hello and thanks for your words. knowing i made some one smile or laugh is the only only happy pill i can afford. if your smiling , i am smiling. yes i loose plenty, i even managed to loose my mind many moons ago, but red horse solved it for me. he had the same issues. the computor at your end times me out, because i have to think on every word.. so i have got to learn how to save copy paste, some one will make the mistake of trying to teach me one day and then ill be more confident. tech is a big leap for me. i learnt to down load a pic of a hot meal last week and i have attached a carbon printer to the computor, spoon in one hand, fork in the other drooling in anticipation, now why wont it work.. you all take care now, thanks again for feedback. tonys from moon base one.
In response to: Re: beginer on a computor
tonysSenior Contributor
@maddison what a night mare it was just sending that last kite, it asked me to fix all my errors, i failed grade 2 . brain damage stops me from seeing things straight away, but then after chopping and changing my letter 10 times i finally saw it. you can say spoon or fork but your not allowed to say that other vital implement so what do i use if when my steak prints out, guess once i leave this mountain shrouded valley, there all using spoons now. im going off to have a sensible conversation with my horse,... its ok , i get why you have measures in place, its just such a different world out there. stay safe, ill be more careful with the cutlery. smiles to all ..tonys moon base one.
In response to: Re: beginer on a computor
maddisonSenior Contributor
@tonys thankyou so much for the reply & laughter.... Yes, we are all using spoons out here to eat our steaks... It can be difficult, until we realised that, perhaps we could try printing 'pre-cut' steaks. I'm still not sold.
I know you are joking about having sensible conversation with horse, I suspect there could be some truth behind it. I have found animals to be amazing comfort. They are so clever, sensitive & wise, unencumbered by the complications of being human. I have really only ever spoken with cats & dogs. I like what they tell me! I wonder what secrets horses hold?
Thankyou for the two letters.
Thankyou again for the effort you put in to writing.
Don't stress & reply whenever you get the chance.
In response to: Re: beginer on a computor
maddisonSenior Contributor
@tonys wanted to quickly add that you are doing great job with the technology side of things. It can be difficult for everyone & intimidating!
I am usually writing letters from my phone.
Occasionally, I will use the computer. Because I am not used to it, I will have to re learn the websites & computer functions etc. I guess I am lucky that I am a quick learner. Although, I do tend to overlook very obvious details sometimes.
A disadvantage of being a quick learner is that my mind wants to go at a very fast pace all the time. Similar to your editing error with the fork, spoon etc - I will stare at mistake & try to solve it 10 times, before I see what is now obvious to me!
Perhaps in a way, I can relate to the effort & confidence it takes to be brave & overcome some of life's silly setbacks.
You really are doing phenomenal in my opinion!
Oh, yes, I also agree that copy and paste might be a valuable tool for you to learn.
I'm not sure if I can explain it well.
This link might help.
Brief explanation:
Double click left mouse button and highlight text.
Now you might have two options.
You can follow instructions on video
Eg
Control + C to copy
Control +V to paste
Or ...
Once you have the text highlighted.
You can try pressing Right mouse button.
A little menu will come up with various options.
Click on word copy.
Now your text is copied.
Then....
Go into another program or page - the place that you want to put the copy.
(You might have to click left mouse button first on this new program - to get the little cursor thing flashing)
Then you can either do what the video says & press
Control + V to paste.
Or......
If you Right click your mouse button. The same little menu will come up again & you can click on the word 'paste.'
Here is another video that might help
Take your time & have a go. I'm hoping my explanation could be useful. I think you will work it out & feel free to ask questions.
I'm not the best at computers! Maybe some other members can explain better also if you have trouble.
@BPDSurvivor @NatureLover @tyme @Former-Member
You will get it!
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
