What are some of the most amusing computer tech support stories you've heard?
A guy called saying his computer screen was blank. The tech support agent asked him to check the power cord. He said it was plugged in. After a while, it was discovered that he had plugged the computer power cord into the printer. It was a really simple mistake but super funny.
I heard about a user who couldn't access the internet on his laptop. The tech support person went through all the settings. Eventually, they found out that the user had turned on the airplane mode by mistake and was clueless about it. It was quite amusing as it took so long to figure out such a basic thing.
What are the funniest computer tech support stories you've heard?
I heard a story where a user called because they couldn't print. After a lot of back - and - forth, it was discovered that the printer wasn't turned on. Another funny one was when a user thought their computer had been hacked because their cursor was moving on its own. It turned out their dog was nudging the mouse while it was on the floor. One more was a user who couldn't log into their account. They had forgotten their password, but were insisting that the computer was at fault.
What are the most challenging school tech support stories you've heard?
One challenging story was when the school's entire server crashed right before finals week. The tech support had to work non - stop to get it back up. They had to transfer data from backup drives and make sure all the software was reinstalled correctly. It was a race against time to ensure students could access their study materials.
What are some of the most hilarious funny computer tech stories you've heard?
I heard about a team of engineers who were testing a new server. They were so focused on getting it up and running that they didn't notice they had misconfigured the cooling system. The server got so hot that it started making strange beeping noises. When they finally realized what was going on, they found that the heat had caused some of the components to expand and the server case was bulging a little. It was a funny and costly mistake for them to learn from.
What are the scariest computer tech horror stories you've heard?
I once heard about a computer system in a hospital that malfunctioned. The medical records were all jumbled up. Doctors couldn't access the correct patient information during surgeries and critical treatments. It was a nightmare as it put patients' lives at risk.
What are some of the most amusing Grindr stories you've heard?
A friend of mine told me that he matched with a guy on Grindr who said he was a professional chef. When they met up, the guy brought take - out food and tried to pass it off as his own cooking. It was so comical.
What are some of the most amusing sleepwalking stories you've heard?
A funny sleepwalking story is about a girl. She sleepwalked to her closet, put on a bunch of her fanciest clothes, including a big hat and a long scarf. Then she walked around the house like she was at a fashion show. When she woke up, she couldn't figure out why all her dress - up clothes were out of the closet. It was really a comical scene. There are many times when sleepwalkers do things that are completely out of character and these actions make for some really funny stories.
What are the most common computer tech support horror stories?
There are also horror stories about data loss. A customer might accidentally delete important files and then expect the tech support to magically recover everything. Even if it's possible to recover some data, it's not always a 100% solution. And some customers get really angry when they realize that not all their data can be retrieved. This can lead to a very unpleasant tech support experience.
What are some of the most amusing Funny OkCupid stories you've heard?
A friend of mine matched with someone who said they were training their pet goldfish to do tricks. They even sent videos of the fish following a little stick around in the tank. It was so comical.
What are some of the most amusing toilet training stories you've heard?
I heard about a little boy who refused to use the toilet unless his teddy bear was sitting on the counter watching him. He said it was for moral support. Another kid would only use the toilet if he was wearing his superhero cape. He believed it gave him special powers to go potty.
What are some of the most amusing funny Nyquil stories you've heard?
There was this one story where a person took Nyquil and then tried to cook. They ended up putting their keys in the oven instead of the food they were supposed to be baking. It was a total mess but very funny.