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 [1]
Being Forced to Talk to People IRL
Enjoy it by trying this easy digital detox [2] so you realize what you've been missing.
Source: Instagram user aleif [3]
Finding a Charger Before Your Phone Dies
Instead, keep your phone going all day with these battery-extending tips and tricks [4].
Source: Twitter user paigeoverturf [5]
The Fact That Someone Had to Post This Sign
It's time people get a lesson in how to use social media [6] without being obnoxious.
Source: Reddit user xb00p3rx [7]
Thinking of a Clever WiFi Network Name
Spare yourself the hassle and copy one of these hilarious WiFi names [8].
Source: Instagram user cantreed04 [9]
Texting With Your Parents
Because we all know how that goes [10], and they could definitely benefit from these embarrassing but necessary iPhone questions [11].
Source: Instagram user paulclark24 [12]
Running Out of Password Ideas
Follow these pointers for secure passwords [13].
Source: Twitter user Grammarly [14]
Reaching the In-Box Point of No Return
Yep, that's just one sign that email has totally taken over your life [15] — trust us, these Gmail tricks [16] are good for you.
Source: Instagram user tricia_217 [17]
Still Owning a BlackBerry
May we interest you in an iPhone 6 [18] or Galaxy S5 [19]?
Source: Instagram user kalegs [20]
Using 65 Percent of Your Data in Four Days
Keep yourself in check by learning all the ways to monitor your data usage [21].
Source: Twitter user NessyMaee [22]
Zero "Likes"
It might be because you're breaking these Instagram commandments [23].
Source: Instagram user brentcarlson [24]
Gmail Failing Humanity
This is when you check if a website is really down [25] or not.
Source: Twitter user danielbru [26]
The Pain That Is a Broken Phone Screen
Turn it into art [27]!
Source: Instagram user greekstar19 [28]
Photos Not Big Enough to Be Your Wallpaper
That's annoying. Why not try one of these free wallpapers [29]?
Source: Twitter user KieranF_ [30]
Opening Tabs Like Nobody's Business
Stay focused by decluttering your desktop experience [31] or downloading the StayFocusd Chrome extension [32].
Source: Instagram user gillibaby [33]
Tragic Autocorrects
Make sure you know how to get ahold of your autocorrect [34] features.
Source: Instagram user hotfuzz90 [35]
Google Taunting You With a Glass Invite That You Can't Afford
Feel better about yourself by making fun of Google Glass [36] with the rest of us.
Source: Twitter user stuffcarlsays [37]
Software Updates
Maybe you should back up your phone first [38].
Source: Twitter user K_Fritch [39]
Running Out of Precious Ports
There's probably a hack for that [40].
Source: Twitter user carlospache_co [41]
Snapchats Not Loading Properly
Try this other app [42] that's just like Snapchat instead.
Source: Instagram user jennnncus [43]
The Blessing/Curse That Is Candy Crush
Just accept it [44].
Source: Twitter user adayym [45]