Funny It Tech Story: What are the funniest IT tech fails you know?

Once upon a time, there was a small startup. They were developing a new app. One day, their server crashed right before a big presentation. But instead of panicking, the tech guy found out it was because a squirrel had chewed through some cables outside the building. It was both hilarious and a lesson about having backup plans.

One funny tech story is about the early days of touchscreens. People were so used to physical buttons that they would often press hard on the touchscreen as if it had a physical click mechanism. Some even tried to scratch it to see if there was a hidden button. Another is when a new software update made a smartphone's voice assistant start responding in a really high - pitched voice randomly, which left users both confused and amused.

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.

One funny story is about a guy who thought his PC was overheating because it made strange noises. He opened it up, saw the fan was a bit dusty, and decided to blow on it like it was a birthday candle. The dust flew everywhere, and his PC started working better but his room was a mess.

Sure. There was a time when a new laptop design had a very sensitive touchpad. Users would accidentally move the cursor all over the place while typing. They ended up with some really strange text edits, like half a word in one place and the other half somewhere else. It was like the laptop was playing a typing prank on them.

I know a vet tech horror story where a vet tech was handling a wild animal that had been brought in for treatment. The wild animal was still very much in its natural state and was not used to human handling. It managed to break free from its restraints and attacked the tech. There was a lot of blood and panic. Also, there was a case where a vet tech was dealing with a litter of puppies that all had a mysterious and rapidly spreading illness. Despite their best efforts, most of the puppies didn't make it, which was heart - breaking. And in one situation, a vet tech walked into a room full of snakes that had escaped from their cages due to a faulty lock. It was a terrifying sight to see all those snakes slithering around.

One time, a cat came in for a check - up. As the vet tech was trying to take its temperature, the cat just sprawled out and started purring, completely unphased by the whole process. It was like it was enjoying a spa day instead of a medical exam.

Well, one funny 4chan tech story could be about a user who tried to build his own super - computer from old parts he found in a junkyard. He posted pictures of his chaotic setup and all the wires everywhere. People on 4chan were both amazed and amused by his DIY spirit.

There was a person who called tech support because their laptop's Wi - Fi wasn't working. They were so sure it was a software issue. But when the tech asked them to check the physical switch for the Wi - Fi, they found out they had accidentally turned it off. It just shows how sometimes the simplest things can be overlooked.

I remember a story where a user thought their computer was overheating because it made a strange noise. The tech support found out that the user had a can of soda rattling in the drawer next to the computer. The noise was coming from there, not the computer at all.