#tech-support

#tech-support

Users of Google Pixel phones have been experiencing a troubling bug where alarms randomly do not sound. Despite the volume being up and Do Not Disturb mode off, alarms fail to activate, resulting in missed events and meetings. The issue appears to be inconsistent, with no way to predict when alarms might be silent, causing significant frustration among users, as reported on various platforms including the Google Pixel subreddit.

Mark's former manager, who claimed to be an IT expert, insultingly referred to his colleagues as 'trained monkeys', yet was deemed valuable by executives for his PowerPoint skills.

Geoffrey's experience showcases the chaos of a malfunctioning hospital access control network, where essential doors were incorrectly locked or unlocked, leading to potential security risks.

"We sent out someone to swap the monitor," Neville told On Call. A days later, the problem recurred, so Neville's company despatched another new display."

"When Harriet arrived, she found an office that smelled of fresh paint and had enough mess lying about that she concluded staff had only just moved in from another facility and were yet to finish unpacking."

Netflix will discontinue support for first-generation Fire TV devices on June 3, 2025, likely due to their inability to handle modern video and audio formats.

At some point during lunch, while surrounded by the sounds of baking machines, I decided to measure how much AC voltage I was picking up in the air.

If you are still using one of these thermostats, Google will send you a $130 off promo code to purchase the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat.

Ryan later chuckled, recalling that he had to explain to the customer that their calculators were working fine, but they weren't receiving adequate power.

"I would have to research and demo as best I could and politely explain that what he was asking for was often of little or no benefit to educational outcomes."

I could feel a panic attack settling in; I was being stared at by a dozen sets of pleading eyes wanting me to fix a giant lump of dead-in-the-water kit.

Many Windows users have been hit by troubles with File Explorer after applying KB5051987, with issues ranging from unresponsive folders to installation glitches.

Warren's tale illustrates the challenges faced in tech support roles, especially regarding miscommunication across different time zones, leading to frustrating nighttime calls for help.

"The absolute worst case requires running a cleanup tool on the current Office installation, followed by a clean install of a new copy of Office. That has never failed in my experience."

"Tom shared his terrifying experience involving a job for a mining company in an African nation where a communication system did not work, leading to significant travel complications."