Back in 2018, researchers at the University of Michigan created the world's smallest computer, measuring just 1x1 mm. Unfortunately, the tiny device loses all of its programming and data as soon as it's turned off, so it's up in the air as to whether it actually has the "minimum functionality required" to count as a legitimate microcomputer. But fortunately for us, it's become part of this new dank meme, which features a picture of the tiny computer next to a grain of rice. Scroll down to see some of our favorite examples!
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Twitter user Marina Ayano K brought back some serious (and very specific) '90s nostalgia when she tweeted about that little roller ball-thing found in computer mice that we were all fascinated by as kids. She then proceeded to troll her younger followers by claiming that that little ball was actually made out of the yolk of a hard-boiled egg, and that we had to prepare said yolk in order to use the mouse. Lo and behold, some people actually bought it, and the resulting tweets are priceless.
Fans of the British TV series The IT Crowd will enjoy these dank memes, which are from a 2006 episode in which Maurice Moss attempts to put out a fire, only to have his fire extinguisher catch fire in the process. We like to think of it as a metaphor for all the horrible sh*t going on in the world right now.
Alright, enough with the negativity; scroll down, and then click here for even more dank content!
You don't have to be a technological genius to appreciate these memes. From nerdy programming humor to relatable everyday technology tidbits, this gallery has got something for every level of computer geek. While they won't necessarily make you smarter, these memes will definitely help you pass the time.
As millennials on the older side of the generation, we were actually lucky to have experienced life before the internet was used for everything. It's definitely built character and probably lent us a little extra resourcefulness. Sometimes we feel like our grandparents talking about walking a mile in the snow to school when we talk about the days before smartphones, and this little text exchange between a post-millennial and an older, wiser person will show you exactly why.
If you've ever felt disconcerted by the way technology/AI have interfered in our lives, you're not alone. Twitter account @internetofshit is basically dedicated to waking people up to the fact that tech is ruining our lives in the most capitalistic ways possible. Let's all find new ways to do necessary life things and charge people a premium for it. What the heck is the world coming to?
As of January 14th, Windows 7 has been officially discontinued by Microsoft. After 11 years of service, memers and tech geeks alike are mourning the loss of the trusty operating system - although we suspect they're more excited about all the meme-ing than they are sad about the actual loss.
On the bright side of all of this, Windows 10 upgrades are free for us, so we've got that going for us, which is nice.
If you ever needed a meme to describe the amazing feeling of helping an old person with a computer, this is it. 'Tehc' memes feature everyone's favorite Mr. Meme and are coming for our self-satisfied tech moments. You know, feeling like a hacker when you open the Task Manager. Teaching a kid cousin how to force quit. These are all basic, but gratifying moments for anyone who uses computers. There haven't been a ton of these, but like Stonks and Helth, we expect to see 'em for a while.
Every now and then we see a photo that boils our blood and makes us shake with anger. The r/mildlyinfuriating is a mecca for these kinds of images. People share disturbing images from real life and from the depths of the internet that will get your grinds gearing in no time. After all, it's better to feel anger than the numbness we feel most of the damn time. Whether your mildly infuriating poison is food-related (well-done steak) or tech-related (nobody actually wants sticky keys turned on) we're willing to bet that something in here will piss you off.
