Welcome to The Break Room
Computers are serious business. This page is not. Grab a coffee, have a laugh, and if your computer is the reason you're here, call us at 541-416-0773.
Dad Jokes, Tech Edition
- Why did the computer go to the doctor? It had a virus.
- Why was the computer cold? It left its Windows open.
- What's a computer's favorite snack? Microchips.
- Why did the PC keep sneezing? It needed a new anti-virus.
- How does a computer get drunk? It takes screenshots.
- Why did the laptop break up with the desktop? It needed some space on its drive.
- What do you call a computer that sings? A Dell.
- Why are keyboards always tired? They have two shifts.
Ironic Computer Wisdom
- Your computer will work perfectly the moment you walk into our shop.
- Backups are optional, right up until they aren't.
- The update that takes 5 minutes always starts 5 minutes before your meeting.
- "I didn't touch anything" means something was touched.
- A password on a sticky note is secure from everyone except people who can read.
- The cable you need is always the one you threw out last week.
- Every printer can sense fear.
- Restarting fixes 90% of problems. The other 10% are why we exist.
Tech Support Bingo
Play along the next time you call any help line. Mark a square every time you hear one of these. Five in a row wins bragging rights. (We promise we try not to hit too many squares.)
| Is it plugged in? | "It was working yesterday" | Hold music | "My grandson set it up" | Have you tried restarting? |
| Sticky-note password | "I clicked OK" | 47 browser toolbars | "Can you see my screen?" | "It's doing the thing again" |
| Cat on the keyboard | Coffee spill | ⭐ FREE SPACE: Turn it off and on again | Forgot the password | "I didn't download anything" |
| Printer won't print | The Wi-Fi is "broken" | "Is this a virus?" | "Where did my icons go?" | Update stuck at 99% |
| "Do I need a new one?" | Mystery beeping | "I saved it somewhere" | Caps Lock was on | "It just started doing this" |
Laugh's Over?
If your computer still isn't laughing, we can help. Call 541-416-0773, stop by the shop, or visit Remote Support when your technician tells you to.
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