The Torah in Shemot 23:7 advises to distance oneself from a false thing.
Well - here's one false thing about my computer (and, probably your's too). Frequently, when you turn on your computer, it is finishing its updates. It tells you the percentage completed (which may not be accurate, but, that may be a case of lifnei iver (stumbling block before the blind.) However, at the point that it says 100% complete, it stays there for a minute or so.
That seems to be an outright lie. If it's 100% complete with its updating, it should move on to the next step and boot up or let you use your mouse and keyboard. If it stays there for a minute or two, perhaps it's still updating. Regardless, it's not 100% complete!
So, if I'm to follow the Torah's advice, should I distance myself from my computer? If so, does that mean completely, or just until I can move the mouse?
Answer
It's not lying; it has finished its updates. After your computer ingests more than a kezayit of updates, it has to bentch before it can move on. While it is not clear exactly how much data a kezayit is, we know that at the very least, any Windows 10 update is much more than the minimum volume.
Be patient. Just as someone waiting for your table at a restaurant waits patiently while you bentch after your meal, you should wait patiently while your computer finishes up after its update. It'll be done soon enough.
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