Bernadette Braganza

Playful Pocket-sized Plots.

Update

His fingers drummed a rhythm as he stared at the screen.

She glanced at him in concern, “is it done? Our regulars are lining up and getting impatient. If this keeps up, they’ll soon start cancelling their breakfast subscriptions.”

“Not yet. It’s still stuck at 20 minutes for the update to complete installation.”

Dedicated to Windows’ constant annoying updates. (If anyone knows how to permanently opt out of them, will gladly accept the advice).

The photo prompt has been given by David Stewart at the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields and the word prompt (Rhythm) has been given by Denise Farley for the Six Sentence Stories on Girlie on the Edge.

Bernadette Braganza

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31 responses to “Update”

  1. Spira Avatar
    Spira

    Hey there, in case you were seriously inquiring about the Windows updates:
    Control Panel / System Security / Windows Update / Change settings.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      I’ve tried that but after a point it either gives me ‘update & shut down or ‘update & restart’ options 😦

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  2. Zelda Winter Avatar
    Zelda Winter

    Well done story 🙂

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Zelda 🙂

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  3. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    Yup, been there. It was, at least, worse when you had to wait for updates from the scriptorium for your illuminated manuscript

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  4. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    I wish I knew how to opt out of those windows updates as well. I am thinking of getting a Linux machine next time. Nice blending of those two prompts. I am still trying to figure out what to write for Friday Fictioneers.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      I considered Linux too but couldn’t find a reasonably priced laptop with the OS. Do they even support Microsoft Office?

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      1. Frank Hubeny Avatar
        Frank Hubeny

        They are expensive. I have been using LibreOffice which seems like a good substitute for Microsoft Office at least for my uses.

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  5. Iain Kelly Avatar
    Iain Kelly

    Very true to life! 🙂

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Indeed 😐

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  6. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    You’ve highlighted one of my pet hates. And when the update completes, nothing seems to have changed!

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      It’s supposed to ‘repair’ bugs or ‘add’ features… 🤷

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  7. Chris Hall Avatar
    Chris Hall

    My laptop is churning away in the background as I (try to) type this. Grrr!

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Have a look at your Task Manager? It’ll slow down or overheat with too many programs.

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  8. messymimi's meanderings Avatar
    messymimi’s meanderings

    And always, always at the one time of day you need it most. It’s like they wait for your busiest time and then pounce.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Yes! It once suddenly updated while I was on a call.

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  9. Liz H Avatar
    Liz H

    Time to defenestrate Windows!! Aaargh!

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      😂 How I wish! If only there was a better (more affordable & less technical) alternative

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  10. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Ah (… or should that be Arrgghhh!) , those pesky updates. They seem to even update when you pause the updates, and the updates update themselves at times.

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  11. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    The price we pay for being connected.I can’t say I’ve experienced this update frenzy in quite the same way as you and other commenters describe. Is that because I use a Mac? Good story. We’re at the mercy of our technology in one way or another.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Probably. I used a MacBook Air for work for a year & could simply dismiss the updates notification. With Windows you can only dismiss it for a short period of time before it forcibly updates.
      But you’re right about being at the mercy of our technology.

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  12. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar
    D. Avery @shiftnshake

    Ah, such tension and angst in six sentences.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      If only there was a solution
      *** cue dramatic hand sweep ***

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  13. rochellewisoff Avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Bernadette,

    I’m resisting the inevitable update to Windows 11. Sigh. True to life story.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Same here 😅. But they’re still constantly updating Windows 10.

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  14. GirlieOnTheEdge Avatar
    GirlieOnTheEdge

    I shouldn’t say it out loud but…haven’t had to deal with the update thing in about 2 months!
    Glad the Six helped with getting your frustration out 😀

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      How? Would love to try it out.

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  15. Damyanti Biswas Avatar
    Damyanti Biswas

    These updates get on nerves. Sometimes it’s on auto-update and you have no choice but to go through with it! The frustration is real!

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Ikr! I’ve kept the auto update on mine off but it still ends up updating.

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  16. Tannille Avatar
    Tannille

    Ugh up dates… every single time I turn my Windows laptop on!

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      😦

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