What are some help desk success stories?

One 'help desk horror story' could be when a customer calls for tech support because their computer won't start. The help desk agent, instead of listening carefully, assumes it's a simple battery issue for a laptop. But it turns out the customer has a desktop. The agent then spends 30 minutes trying to troubleshoot battery - related problems, leaving the customer frustrated.

One success story is that of a writer. By using a treadmill desk, he was able to stay active while working. He no longer had the sedentary problems like backache from sitting all day. His productivity also increased as the physical activity seemed to boost his creativity.

One memorable story is about a customer who called because their keyboard keys were sticking. It turned out they had spilled honey on it. Another is when a user thought the webcam was a camera for taking selfies like a regular digital camera and couldn't figure out why the pictures looked so strange. It was because the webcam had a different resolution and aspect ratio.

One time a user called the help desk because they thought their computer mouse was broken. They said it wouldn't click. When the support person asked what was happening, the user said they were trying to click on a picture on their screen with a real hammer. They thought it would work like on a touch screen.

One time at the help desk, a user called and said their computer mouse wasn't working. When we asked them to check the connection, they said, 'I can't see the little tail of the mouse anywhere!' It turned out they were using a wireless mouse.

There was a user who thought their computer was broken because they couldn't type anything. The help desk person asked them to check if the keyboard was plugged in. The user replied that it was, but it turned out they had plugged the keyboard into the headphone jack by mistake. It was really a hilarious situation that left everyone laughing.

A big financial institution had a help desk that managed to improve security while still providing efficient service. They implemented strict authentication procedures for users accessing the help desk. At the same time, they streamlined their communication channels to ensure that customers could reach them easily. This balance between security and usability was a huge success for their help desk.

A memorable one is when a user called because their new software wouldn't install. The help desk agent walked them through all the steps multiple times. Eventually, it was discovered that the user's computer didn't have enough free space for the installation. Another is when a person thought their Wi - Fi was broken. After hours of troubleshooting, it was found that they had accidentally turned off the router at the wall socket. It was so simple yet overlooked.

There are quite a few. A user once contacted the help desk saying their headphones were not working. The agent asked all kinds of questions about the device and the connection. Finally, the user admitted that they hadn't turned the headphones on. Also, a customer reported a strange noise from their computer. After a lot of investigation, it was found that they had a small toy stuck in the fan, which was really unexpected and quite hilarious.

A rather amusing help desk story involves a user who thought that the computer's monitor was a mirror. They called because they couldn't see their reflection clearly. Also, a customer reported that their laptop was overheating. When the technician checked, they found that the customer had placed the laptop on a thick woolen blanket which was blocking the air vents.