Error Message Wall of Shame

Error Message Wall of Shame

Here’s my collection of bad error messages. These are examples of what not to do when writing error messages, with details about exactly what is wrong with each of them!

Google Home - No Internet Connection

If I have no internet connection, how did I take this screenshot and upload it to my blog?

I got this while trying to add a new device to my Google Home. Why? No idea!

• ❌ No cause
• ❌ No potential fixes
• ❌ Lying

If you’re going to tell me I have no internet, you better be sure of that. Maybe they meant it couldn’t connect to a their server?