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Tag: unplugged

September 12, 2026 at 7:35 pm

Entry-Level IT Worker Suggested a System Was Unplugged During a Major Outage—His Manager Told Him to Shut Up, but He Was Right

Guy working in computer room

This type of story is not just believable; it is downright common. 

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June 28, 2026 at 2:22 am

IT Worker Explains Why Even the Best Critical Infrastructure Can’t Always Prevent Human Mistakes

Man in data center

Some bosses never learn.

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June 2, 2026 at 3:48 am

Man Flies In to Fix Critical Police Alarm System, Only to Find a Surprisingly Simple Issue

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Even the smartest systems can’t survive when someone unplugs them.

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December 15, 2025 at 3:55 am

The Company Owner Pulled The Server’s Power Cords During Updates And Took Email Down For Everyone, So IT Admin Had To Restore An Entire Exchange Database

Server room up and running good, but someone is about to change that

At least it was the owner!

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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 am

Woman Politely Reminded Her Roommates To Unplug Their Hair Tools After Use, But They Did Not Take It Well

Woman curling her hair using an iron

Being mindful about safety is never an act of overstepping.

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