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Category Archives: I can’t do my job because of this

When things get too far, the tech assigned to the case just can’t do anything more to prevent the downward spiral of the user.

Scam artist

snakeoil

Back in the 90′s  I worked for a small mobile communications + computer/network installation outfit (we used Lantastic!).  This was my first computer-job, and what I thought was a good launchpad for a computer-related career.  I was young, that’s for sure… I’m certain that out of all the jobs I’ve ever had, the guy that [...]

June 27, 2012 Rob Horror Stories, I can't do my job because of this, You should know better 2 Comments

Dear Vista, die in a fire.

God I hate you Vista

This is stupid part of IT side work where the customer only has a Vista OEM install disc.  I suppose I could should will install XP…

June 5, 2012 Rob From The Field, Geeky Pics, I can't do my job because of this 8 Comments

Can I get a new whatever?

new_one

While not the funniest comic I can’t help but appreciate the face of the creepy user. Not to mention my workstation is in a hallway and creeps walk up to me all day long. ALL. DAY. LONG. via: [Reddit\iiiiiiittttttt]

May 30, 2012 Scott I can't do my job because of this 2 Comments

My computer crashed?

broken-laptop-500x375

How did they bend it like that? Where are you and what are you doing that crap like this happens? via: [TechWarrior]

May 15, 2012 Scott Geeky Pics, I can't do my job because of this Comment

My facebook machine isn’t working

facebook_machine_down

PC or Apple, keep the little ones away. Even though I’m not an Apple fan I still feel a little sorr…nope. If you’ve got the money to waste on that you can afford to have it fixed! via: [Reddit]

May 9, 2012 Scott I can't do my job because of this 3 Comments

Occam’s Razor Failure

simpler_theories

Brief background for those not in the know, Occam’s razor (lex parsimoniae) means roughly “The simplest explanation is usually right.” As in, if someone is late it is more correct to think they over-slept than to think “clearly aliens abducted them and they lost an hour” However, this does not always hold true. For example, [...]

May 7, 2012 FieldGeek From The Field, I can't do my job because of this 3 Comments

Security-minded

3005.jackie-chan-meme-why

Hey there; Long-time reader, first-time submitter. About 4 years of helpdesk experience while doing secondary and now tertiary studies. I work at a small ISP in Australia. It is SOP to confirm usernames and passwords of end users when they call in. Today’s Saturday though, and I’m trying to get end users fixed and gone [...]

April 18, 2012 FieldGeek From The Field, I can't do my job because of this 5 Comments

Why home support sucks

Mom asked me to look up the price of a new AC adapter for her computer... - Imgur

via [Imgur]

April 16, 2012 Rob Geeky Pics, I can't do my job because of this 1 Comment

Storage is storage, right?

usb_cd

This rage comic is a little busy but you’ll get the point. via: [Reddit]

April 11, 2012 Scott I can't do my job because of this, PEBKAC 4 Comments

My drive is making a funny noise.

hard drive crash

Is this bad? I mean, can you recover my photos? via: [Reddit]

April 10, 2012 Scott Geeky Pics, I can't do my job because of this 3 Comments

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