[dennisw]

For example, my speakers didn't work yesterday. It turns out that my daughter had borrowed them while we were traveling and she put the speaker into the wrong port on the computer. It was a **BIG DEAL** to pull out the desk, pull out the computer, trace the wire, locate the port (on the **back** of the computer, of course) , and finally put everything back together again.

Why is everything labeled in dark grey, with tiny print, on a black surface. Who can read or see that THAT? Is inability to read or see things supposed to be “kool”?

I have all those colored ports memorized but still I need a flashlight. To reconnect (average type) speakers you turn on all room lights AND use a flashlight and magnifying glass. Also your computer or motherboard manual will tell you what port is what

For regular old speakers you want middle port on the bottom of an array of six ports. Six audio ports is the typical PC arrangement these days. Half (the top three)  are digital audio which you can forget

[wintertime]

I have all those colored ports memorized but still I need a flashlight. To reconnect (average type) speakers you turn on all room lights AND use a flashlight and magnifying glass. Also your computer or motherboard manual will tell you what port is what

Yep! I forgot the flashlight and magnifying glass part. Honestly! What are these geeky engineers **thinking**?

All products should be given the "Grandma Test". If their grandmother can figure it out easily ( without spending two days reading a 169 page "mother board manual" then it's ready for the market.