Tales From Tech Support Archives

January 22, 2026 at 7:35 am

IT Support Enforced A Strict Ticket Policy To Stop Bad Habits, But A Coworker Ignored It And Disabled A User’s VPN Anyway

IT worker sitting at his desk upset because no one submits tickets

He needs to report this ASAP.

January 22, 2026 at 3:55 am

IT Support Worker Spent The Entire Day Responding To “Critical” Tech Emergencies, But One Call After Another Revealed The Real Problem

Woman explaining her computer problem to the IT guy

At least his days go by fast.

January 22, 2026 at 12:45 am

Tech Support Swapped Out A Broken Desk Phone, But Hours Later The User Reopened The Ticket And They Made A Hilarious Discovery

Tech support dialing a phone number to test a phone

His reaction was expected.

January 21, 2026 at 11:15 pm

Tech Support Worker Tried To Help A New User, But Then The Customer Confused The Computer Mouse For A Foot Pedal

Man sitting at his desk trying to set up his new computer

That’s a new one!

January 21, 2026 at 12:15 pm

Law Firm Employee Helped A Coworker In Trouble, So He Received The Sweetest Thank You And Was Called Her “Knight In Shining Armor”

Not all heroes wear a cape. Some just know how to recover lost documents.

January 21, 2026 at 8:15 am

Vice Principal Claimed Her Laptop Was “Possessed,” So An IT Employee Eventually Solved What Was Creating The Mysterious Ghost Touches

Turns out, the ghost touch was from accessories that were never diconnected.

January 21, 2026 at 5:45 am

Resident Helped Everyone With Computer Problems In A Group Home, But He Finally Met Someone Whose Computer He Couldn’t Fix

Tech support can’t reboot a computer powered by hope.

January 21, 2026 at 1:55 am

Employee Investigated A Coworker’s Broken Headphones For Weeks, But Then He Discovered A Curious Problem With Their Design

Man wearing headphones and using his laptop

Sometimes these solutions are right in front of our eyes.

January 20, 2026 at 11:35 am

Tech Support Freelancer Provided Help To A Retired Executive For Years, And He Ended Up Being Fed Delicious Italian Meals On Every Visit By The Exec’s Wife

Person cooking Italian pasta dish in the kitchen

Sometimes, tech support comes with pasta, cookies, and a side of heartwarming memories.

January 19, 2026 at 11:35 am

Customer Support Employee Helped Answer A Customer’s Question, And Ended Up Amusing The Manager With How Specific The Request Was

I need more info, but go away.

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IT Support Enforced A Strict Ticket Policy To Stop Bad Habits, But A Coworker Ignored It And Disabled A User’s VPN Anyway

IT Support Worker Spent The Entire Day Responding To “Critical” Tech Emergencies, But One Call After Another Revealed The Real Problem

Tech Support Swapped Out A Broken Desk Phone, But Hours Later The User Reopened The Ticket And They Made A Hilarious Discovery

Tech Support Worker Tried To Help A New User, But Then The Customer Confused The Computer Mouse For A Foot Pedal

Law Firm Employee Helped A Coworker In Trouble, So He Received The Sweetest Thank You And Was Called Her “Knight In Shining Armor”

Vice Principal Claimed Her Laptop Was “Possessed,” So An IT Employee Eventually Solved What Was Creating The Mysterious Ghost Touches

Employee Investigated A Coworker’s Broken Headphones For Weeks, But Then He Discovered A Curious Problem With Their Design

Tech Support Freelancer Provided Help To A Retired Executive For Years, And He Ended Up Being Fed Delicious Italian Meals On Every Visit By The Exec’s Wife

Customer Support Employee Helped Answer A Customer’s Question, And Ended Up Amusing The Manager With How Specific The Request Was

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