88 Times Tech Support Workers Wanted To Scream, “You Can’t Be Serious!!” (New Pics)
Anyone who has ever worked in tech support knows that no two days are ever the same. One minute you're resetting a password, and the next you're trying to explain that a computer won't turn on because it isn't plugged in. As frustrating as the job can be, it also comes with some truly unforgettable stories.
In this collection, tech support workers are sharing the funniest, strangest, and most baffling cases they've encountered on the job. Some of these situations are surprisingly relatable, others are downright unbelievable, and a few might leave you wondering how technology survived at all. Keep scrolling—these IT horror stories are almost too good to be true.
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So Who Has One In Their Server Room?
He’s A Little Confused But He’s Got The Spirit
I Was Wondering Why My Computer Had Bluescreens. Now I Am Wondering Why My Computer Was Able To Boot Up At All
Phones, laptops, tablets—whatever you use, gadgets have become such a big part of our daily lives that it’s hard to imagine a day without them. From booking tickets and ordering food to working remotely or just relaxing with a bit of gaming, these devices quietly power almost everything we do. Whether you’re an office worker replying to emails all day or someone who just scrolls through social media and watches videos, your device is constantly in use. Because of that, keeping them in good condition isn’t just helpful; it’s actually essential in today’s digital world.
My Friend Kept This In His Bedside Table...
Merry Christmas!
Like An Artist's Rendition Of "Anxiety"
One of the most important things when it comes to device care is maintaining good battery health so your gadget lasts longer throughout the day. A lot of people think this simply means charging your phone whenever it hits zero and plugging it out at 100%, but it’s actually a bit more nuanced than that. For example, many experts suggest keeping your battery level between 20% and 80% whenever possible. It’s also a good idea to avoid fully draining your battery or leaving it plugged in at 100% for long periods. Thankfully, many modern devices now come with smart or optimized charging features that help manage this automatically in the background.
Plugging In Your USB Receiver With A Hammer For That Flush Mounted Look
Whoever did that shouldn't be allowed to own any more tech ever (of any kind!)
Nan With The Laptop Has Never Been Easier
This Mug Warmer Keeps Your Coffee Hot—at Any Cost
A friend of mine bought this mug warmer and never mentioned it. I only noticed when he placed his mug on it—because that’s when I heard some arcing noises.
Taking a closer look, it’s somehow even worse:
The heating element? Resistive wire taped to the back of a glass plate with aluminum foil like adhesive.
No safety features, no certification marks—just trust.
And the best part? It has to be wobbly to work. It stands on four feet, but the fifth "foot"( the red circle in picture 3) is actually just a tactile switch that only gets pressed when the mug is heavy enough. Until then, it wobbles like it’s trying to escape.
A quick calculation: The heating element has a resistance of 1500Ω, meaning it pulls around 35W (0.15A) (230V AC) through this tiny switch. There’s even an LED to tell you it’s working—as if that wasn’t obvious from the arking noises.
So yeah, it will keep your coffee warm. Even if it has to burn your house down to do it.
What are the sketchiest things you have seen at a friend's house?
Apple, on its official website, also highlights the importance of temperature when it comes to battery performance. According to them, devices are designed to work best in a comfortable ambient temperature range of around 62° to 72° F (16° to 22° C). They also warn that exposing your device to temperatures above 95° F (35° C) can permanently damage battery capacity over time. In simple terms, that means your battery won’t last as long on a single charge if it’s frequently exposed to extreme heat. So while we often think of charging habits as the main factor, the environment actually plays a huge role too.
Customer Brought In An Xp Era Tower, Asked Me To Get His Wedding Photos Out Of It, This Is Not What I Thought He Meant
The Problem Here Is That This Is Still Being Used Daily By My Customer. Refuses To Upgrade
its surprising how many systems that are still being used in broadcast industries and others due to nothing was ever made to replace the specific functions needed, there is a piece of gear at one site i look after that is run by winblows NT hasnt stopped for over 15 years
To Ensure Maximum Keyboard Stability, Hp Decided 57 Screws Was The Magic Number For The X360
Another thing people often overlook is basic cleaning and hygiene for their devices. Just think about it—how often does your phone touch your face during calls, or sit on different surfaces throughout the day? We use our devices constantly, and that means they naturally collect dust, oil, and dirt over time. Regular cleaning can actually prevent overheating and hardware issues in the long run. A simple microfiber cloth can be used to gently wipe screens and surfaces, while compressed air helps clear dust from keyboards, vents, and ports. It’s best to avoid harsh chemicals or using too much moisture, as that can do more harm than good.
Electrician Friend Just Sent Me This, Found During A Portable Appliance Test
Customer Used Washing Up Sponges As Return Packaging, Thought It Was Funny
A Friend Just Sent This To Me From Her Work
Software updates are another key part of keeping your devices running smoothly. They often include important security patches, bug fixes, and performance improvements that help your device stay fast, stable, and protected. Skipping updates might not seem like a big deal at first, but over time it can leave your device vulnerable or slower than usual. Keeping everything updated (your operating system as well as individual apps) ensures your device continues to perform efficiently and safely in the long run.
I’m 14 And Doing An It Internship At A Nursing Home (Long Story), Found This Serial Fkery Today That I Figured You All Would Enjoy
Someone Asked If This Is Repairable
The Wildfire Laboratory got one look at this and forgot all about The Andromeda Strain.
"I Just Took It Out Of My Bag And It Was Like That"
Physical damage is also something we often underestimate. A small crack on the screen or a tiny drop might not seem serious at first, but it can gradually worsen and affect how your device functions. Even minor damage can sometimes interfere with touch sensitivity, display quality, or internal components. What starts as a “small issue” can quickly turn into an expensive repair if ignored. That’s why protective cases and screen guards are more than just accessories—they’re actually simple ways to avoid bigger problems later on.
Hard Drive Data Recovery
Customer States She Could Not Copy Files On This 60$ 2tb Ssd From Amazon
It's 2022 And I Hate Sandisk For Still Using A Design Like This
When The Telecom Company Hires A Carpenter Instead Of An Engineer
At the end of the day, our devices are more than just tools; they’re part of how we work, communicate, and stay connected. Taking a little time to care for them properly can make a huge difference in how long they last and how well they perform. Simple habits like smart charging, regular cleaning, timely updates, and basic protection go a long way in avoiding unnecessary issues. Think of it as a small effort that saves you both money and frustration in the long run.
When A Teacher Decides To Buy And Install A Screen Protector On Their Own
I'm anti-protector. The screens are made of glass that's extremely difficult to scratch, whereas the protectors are made of plastic that's very easy to scratch. And people don't replace the protectors regularly, so they have to put up with phones that have displays that are covered in scratches. Why keep your screen pristine if there's no benefit to it? Ditch the screen protectors. You'll replace your phone before the screen gets badly scratched.
What Mandatory Sanitizing At Work Did To My Brand New $2,000 Laptop Last Winter
Chromebooks Returned End Of Year
Customer Told Me His Phone Wasn’t Charging
It took a second (or 4) but I finally saw it. I will listen to counter comments, but this is NOT the worst we have seen.
And coming back to these posts, they really show how people sometimes need tech support for the most unexpected (and honestly hilarious) reasons. From simple mistakes to surprisingly creative misunderstandings, the internet is full of moments that make tech workers question everything. They highlight just how differently people use their devices, and how chaos can sneak into even the most “simple” tech situations. So, Pandas, which of these made you laugh or scratch your head the most?
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The Laptop I Was Forced To Use At Work Today
Found The Internet Just Laying On The Ground
Enjoying My New 2tb USB3 External Hdd
My Mom "Didn't Like The Yellowed Colour" So She Decided To Put Nail Polish On The Printer Despite My Objections
My Friend Made A "File Server" - Then Asks Me Why He Cannot Access His Files
Does This Count? Discharging A Bosch Ebike Battery Using An Electric Heater
Yeah.. USB-I
"Why Is The Internet Not Working On The Dvr"
Had This The Other Day. In 4 Years Doing It I've Never Seen This. Told User To Hold Back On The Gym For A Bit
Pic Of My Classmates Opening A Crt (They Didn't Go Further Than This)
No gloves, bare hand holding that circuit board - I hope they made sure all the capacitors were discharged before they started, I used to work in a computer repair shop and those things were deadIy. At least they're using insulated tools I suppose.
Translation: “How The Heck Are You Supposed To Set Those Legs? Keeps Falling Over”
Customer Bought A Secondhand 'Custom Loop' Cooled PC From His 'Friend', Who Mysteriously Disappeared After Getting The Money. Iirc Only The Gpu Survived The Carnage
Forgot To Remove Micro SD When Opening Dashcam
Restaurant iPad Used Only For Pandora
Coworker Couldn't Plug Out Ethernet Cable So They Decided To Cut It
I just want to know why the image has so much noise grain in it XD Was this photo taken in the dark?!
Happened While Showing Customer The Case
So, last Saturday, a guy in a truck drove into the office building where my family's small business is. We weren't in the office, luckily, but there was a lot of damage. He went right through the wall, creamed my sister's desk, obliterated the side table where our router sat, and hit my sister's computer, which was in a glass-sided case (it was on sale at MicroCenter when the computer got built, lol.) The glass was laminated, so it turned into a giant mess of spiderweb cracks, but didn't shatter like this case did. I'm actually really impressed with the case!
Student Claims "I Don't Know What Happened..."
Got A Ticket Today. Windows Can't Find Drive
The WiFi Was A Little Sporadic In This Room
My Mp3 Player’s Battery Wouldn’t Charge So I Grabbed A Random Battery And Made It Fit
"Not Booting, Makes A Loud Sound When Powered On."
"Welp That's 700 Dollars Down The Drain..."
If It Works, Don't Touch It
Yeah I'm Just Gonna Make My Own Cpu Cooler Instead Of Buying One
Product Image For A Pico Psu On Amazon
System Came In To The Shop With “Accidentally Spilt A Bowl Of Soup Into Top Of Case.”
Some Dude From The Pcmr Subreddit Has A Nest On His Stick On Ram. How Does This Even Happen??
Dell Returned My Laptop After “48 Hours Of Stress Testing.” This Is The Temperature At Idle
A Person In A Game Boy Reddit Group Wondered Why Their Copy Of Pokémon Didn't Work That Well After They Soldered A New Battery
Mexican Airbnb Internet: Yes The Yellow Cable Is Fiber
A Person Paid For This Fiber Install. It's Working Somehow
I though the fiber wound in a circle knot a few images ago was bad enough. This is a quasi miracle. Simple fix if the cable length is short.
Server Room From My First Hospital Job
Some Kid At My School Somehow Managed To Do This…
At first I thought "don't know what's wrong, but its been years since I worked with Cos and Sin", then I scrolled down a bit more...
All Mac Chargers Have Playstation Support
User Brought In Their Mac For Help Setting Up A Vpn
Network Switch After A Lightning Strike
Using A Soldering Iron To Remove Screw
Nevermind, 100mbps Will Do
(Self Shame) My First Attempt At Ethernet
This Was My Customers Solution To Her Broken Laptop Hinge
My New PC Doesn't Turn On
So, this is a CPU chip in a computer. It's designed to fit into that little black bracket in a specific orientation/direction; it is not supposed to be interchangeable. The metal hinge on the left side is a "locking" bracket that closes down over the CPU to hold it in place. Whoever built this computer put the CPU in in the wrong orientation... and forced the holding bracket down, warping the CPU, breaking some of the pins on it, and completely ruining it. And that's an Intel Core i9 chip - that's Intel's flagship top-of-the-line chip. They are not cheap. This particular chip is generally $400-$600.
Don't Power 12 Amplifiers From 1 Strip
Reddit User Disables Vrm Throttling On Budget Board, Can't Figure Out Why His Vrm Blew Up
My Homemade Headphones I Used At A Factory For 2 Yrs That Banned Headphones And Had Daily Checks
MacBook Dropped In The Sea And Recovered By A Diver A Day Later. I Don't Think I'm Going To Be Able To Fix This One
Me: Just A Little Defrag Won't Hurt. Ssd: After 1.3pb Of Trauma, I Walk Among The Dead
Holy hell. You're not supposed to defrag a solid-state drive! It can actually reduce its lifespan.
It's "Outside Rated" Until It Isn't
Was Installing A New Drive In My Friends PC, Discovered He Uses Ipohvac
BP's weird capitalization scheme in the titles sort of ruined this one. It's supposed to look like this: IPoHVAC - the joke is "IP over HVAC" - internet protocol (internet traffic) over heating, ventilation, and air conditioning XD The usually-seen real term is IPoE - internet protocol over ethernet. It is generally NOT a good idea to run your ethernet cables through your heating ductwork unless you are using the right kind of cables XD It's probably not too dangerous for a single connection or two, but can be risky.
My Mom's Smart Watch Did This After Being Used For 20 Days
Fairly New Oled TV At My Dads House
jfc, Dad must have never turned off his feed to Trump Búttlicking TV (Fox News.) I haven't even seen screen burn since I was a kid in the 90s.
Never Let Your Younger Brother Use Your Computer For Roblox
My Uncle Got A New Laptop So He Decided To "Delete" The Files On His Old Laptop With A Hammer
Poor Little Raspi Been Running Like This For Years
Saw This In Oxford Today
Was Asked To Fix A Colleague’s Laptop And Wanted To Check The Battery
Bought A Keyboard From Aliexpress Incl. "Config Software"... This Is Now The Worst USB Drive I Own... 8mb (Bios) Chip
I Wonder Why This Persons Laptop Won’t Turn On
I'll spare all y'all from needing to zoom in and/or look at the other photos: it's bugs. The laptop is infested with bugs. Specifically... roaches.
