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Pointy Hat

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What does the tallness of a pointy hat mean?

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The expression "pointy hat" refers to how technically knowledgeable someone is. Example uses include:

"Wow, your pointy hat is much taller than mine!"

"Your pointy hat is not quite tall enough to try this hack."

Pointy hat icons used in this knowledge base

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A short pointy hat indicates that not much technical know-how is needed to follow these instructions or try out this fix. A medium pointy hat indicates that technical know-how and experience with a topic is needed to follow these instructions or try out this fix. Please ask for assistance if you are not sure. A tall pointy hat indicates that expert technical know-how is needed to safely follow these instructions or try out this fix. Please ask for assistance if you are not sure.

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May 06, 2013

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