This photorealistic image captures the confusion surrounding the power requirements of our new 24” monitors. While they may look self-powered, the reality is quite different! Discover the truth behind our work-from-home setup in our latest blog post.
If you’ve ever worked in IT support, you know that there are no stupid questions—just endless opportunities for technology to be misunderstood in increasingly creative ways. But sometimes, a tale comes along that makes even the most seasoned support techs do a double-take. Enter the curious case of the “self-powered monitor”—a real story that proves, once again, that common sense isn’t always so common, especially when it comes to the workplace and tech.
If you’ve ever worked in IT, you know that some days feel like you’re living in a haunted server room. Devices misbehave, error messages pop up out of nowhere, and sometimes, it seems like the only explanation is a curse. That was exactly the vibe for one Redditor, u/nicsaweiner, who recently shared a tale from the tech trenches that had everything: mysterious malfunctions, a mounting sense of doom, and a twist even Scooby-Doo would envy.
Picture this: a carefully stacked pile of Dell Latitude laptops, a routine imaging job, and then—chaos. Keyboards and touchpads refuse to cooperate. Displays flicker in and out of existence. And it’s not just one laptop—no, it’s three in a row! Is it bad luck, a full moon, or has IT finally angered the ancient spirits of obsolete hardware? Let’s find out.
Have you ever wished your electronics could just… work? No cords, no fuss, just pure, unadulterated convenience? Well, apparently, so did the manager in this tech support tale, who seemed convinced that 24” monitors could run on hopes, dreams, and a DisplayPort cable alone.
It’s the kind of story that makes you appreciate both the power of technology—and the power of office myths.
This vibrant anime scene captures the essence of our unique project, where we monitor fish movements in a tranquil Swedish lake, using advanced technology to gather data while enjoying the serene surroundings.
Ever tried to download a year’s worth of data—in the middle of a Swedish lake, on a laptop, in a boat, with a storm threatening overhead? No? Well, you’re about to meet someone who has. This is the story of how a simple misunderstanding turned a routine fish-tracking project into a soggy saga of tech confusion, VPN woes, and one tech hero’s facepalm moment.
Picture this: You’re the unofficial IT wrangler at a small research center, and your colleague—a kind-hearted scientist with a penchant for 200% browser zoom—returns from a day on the water, exhausted and baffled. The reason? Downloading fish movement data from a lakeside antenna took him nearly an hour. Was it a tidal wave of fish activity, or something fishier?
In this vibrant cartoon-3D scene, our tech-savvy computer teacher navigates the humorous challenges of printer setup, proving that even the simplest tasks can lead to unexpected laughs!
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the “expert” in the room turns out to be, well, not so expert? If you’ve worked in IT, chances are you’ve got a few stories up your sleeve. Today, we’re diving into a gem from Reddit’s r/TalesFromTechSupport that will have anyone who’s ever wrangled a printer nodding, laughing, and maybe groaning in recognition.
Meet u/TechieJay23, a tech support hero with a knack for fixing things—and a front-row seat to the comedy that unfolds when supposed computer whizzes find themselves out of their depth. Buckle up for a story that involves a renegade patch cable, a printer set to “machine gun mode,” and a computer teacher who might want to stick to the basics.
In today's digital landscape, understanding the nuances of password and PII monitoring is crucial. This photorealistic image highlights the sophisticated software that keeps sensitive data secure, ensuring peace of mind for users and organizations alike.
Have you ever stared at a mountain of tickets so tall, you briefly considered running away to join the circus? If you work in IT, this is less a hypothetical and more a Tuesday. But for one Redditor, u/WantDebianThanks, that mountain wasn’t just tall—it was Everest after a Red Bull binge. Imagine closing 1,900 security alert tickets in two weeks, then watching another 500 pop up like some hellish game of Whac-A-Mole. Oh, and did I mention the only thing keeping them sane was a steady diet of shojo romance anime?
Welcome to the wild world of modern managed IT, where sometimes the “security solution” causes more headaches than the hackers. Buckle up, because this is a tale of technological absurdity, digital drudgery, and one tech’s quest to survive it all… with their sanity (mostly) intact.
In this vibrant cartoon-3D scene, our tech support hero tackles an unexpected challenge—setting up a PC in Mark's bedroom! Join us as we dive into this amusing memory filled with quirky surprises from my time helping Mark.
There are moments in tech support that stick with you—not for the technical wizardry you performed, but for the sheer, blindsiding awkwardness. You expect blue screens, you prepare for cryptic errors, but nothing in CompTIA training prepares you for the look of pure shock and horror on a client’s spouse’s face as you’re found, screwdriver in hand, in their bedroom.
Yes, dear readers, this is the story of how I—a humble IT pro—ended up in the middle of a domestic standoff, all because of a PC, a lake house, and a client named “Mark” with a... flexible relationship to communication.
There’s a saying in tech support: The only thing more mysterious than a black hole is a school printer. One minute you’re breezing through a setup, the next you’re sacrificing your sanity to appease the gods of PostScript and PCL. But what happens when the person on the other side of the help desk is a computer teacher—a supposed digital sage? Turns out, even the “experts” aren’t immune to the arcane curses of printer technology.
Let’s dive into a laugh-out-loud tale from r/TalesFromTechSupport that proves, once and for all, that printers are the great equalizer. Whether you’re a seasoned IT pro, a computer science teacher, or just someone trying to print out a permission slip, the universe has a way of humbling us all—with a little help from a machine that spits out paper like it’s prepping for a ticker-tape parade.
In this vibrant cartoon-3D scene, an IT support worker faces the challenge of a user struggling with a softphone app. This relatable moment captures the common frustrations in tech support, highlighting the importance of following instructions for smoother troubleshooting.
If you’ve ever worked in IT, you know the routine: a panicked user calls in, something’s broken, and the clock is ticking. You ask the usual questions, try the usual fixes, and then—just when you’re about to tear your hair out—you discover the real problem was hiding in plain sight: someone skipped a step. Welcome to the wild world of tech support, where the phrase "Did you follow the instructions?" is met with a sheepish silence more often than you’d think.
Today’s tale, courtesy of Reddit’s r/TalesFromTechSupport, is a perfect example. Picture this: a user’s softphone app refuses to open, and no amount of tech wizardry seems to help. Until, that is, the missing puzzle piece appears… in bright, bold, impossible-to-miss red letters. Spoiler: it went unread.
Picture this: It’s a quiet afternoon in the IT department. You’re catching up on tickets, sipping coffee, and mentally preparing for the inevitable post-lunch slump. Suddenly, you open a returned monitor box and—WHAM!—the monitor springs out like a digital jack-in-the-box, nearly launching itself into orbit and giving you a near-heart attack. Welcome to the wild, unpredictable world of tech support.
That’s exactly what happened to Reddit user u/xTheatreTechie in their now-legendary "Monitor in the Box" story from r/TalesFromTechSupport. And honestly, it’s the kind of tale that proves truth is always stranger (and funnier) than fiction in the world of IT.
