20 Solutions to the Most Tragic Tech Problems

We all laugh at how ridiculous first-world problems are — until they happen to us. And when they have to do with our cell phones, computers, or any other tech we rely on daily . . . fugget about it. In no particular order, here are the most catastrophic problems (ha!) along with practical solutions to soothe your soul. Source: Instagram user teaspringthorpe

01

Being Forced to Talk to People IRL

Enjoy it by trying this easy digital detox so you realize what you've been missing. Source: Instagram user aleif

02

Finding a Charger Before Your Phone Dies

Instead, keep your phone going all day with these battery-extending tips and tricks. Source: Twitter user paigeoverturf

03

The Fact That Someone Had to Post This Sign

It's time people get a lesson in how to use social media without being obnoxious. Source: Reddit user xb00p3rx

04

Thinking of a Clever WiFi Network Name

Spare yourself the hassle and copy one of these hilarious WiFi names. Source: Instagram user cantreed04

05

Texting With Your Parents

Because we all know how that goes, and they could definitely benefit from these embarrassing but necessary iPhone questions. Source: Instagram user paulclark24

06

Running Out of Password Ideas

Follow these pointers for secure passwords. Source: Twitter user Grammarly

07

Reaching the In-Box Point of No Return

Yep, that's just one sign that email has totally taken over your life — trust us, these Gmail tricks are good for you. Source: Instagram user tricia_217

08

Still Owning a BlackBerry

May we interest you in an iPhone 6 or Galaxy S5? Source: Instagram user kalegs

09

Using 65 Percent of Your Data in Four Days

Keep yourself in check by learning all the ways to monitor your data usage. Source: Twitter user NessyMaee

10

Zero "Likes"

It might be because you're breaking these Instagram commandments. Source: Instagram user brentcarlson

11

Gmail Failing Humanity

12

The Pain That Is a Broken Phone Screen

13

Photos Not Big Enough to Be Your Wallpaper

That's annoying. Why not try one of these free wallpapers? Source: Twitter user KieranF_

14

Opening Tabs Like Nobody's Business

15

Tragic Autocorrects

Make sure you know how to get ahold of your autocorrect features. Source: Instagram user hotfuzz90

16

Google Taunting You With a Glass Invite That You Can't Afford

Feel better about yourself by making fun of Google Glass with the rest of us. Source: Twitter user stuffcarlsays

17

Software Updates

18

Running Out of Precious Ports

There's probably a hack for that. Source: Twitter user carlospache_co

19

Snapchats Not Loading Properly

Try this other app that's just like Snapchat instead. Source: Instagram user jennnncus

20

The Blessing/Curse That Is Candy Crush

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