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Have you ever gone into a flat panic, because you’re on deadline, and your computer just said “No!” You call the IT department, and the first thing they ask is… you guessed it: “Have you tried switching it off and back on again?” Voila! It works. And the person on the other end of the line is probably rolling their eyes. For the fourth time that day.

Answering calls like these are a big part of an IT guy or girl’s job. But there’s a lot more that goes into being an information technology specialist. Some of it is mundane, some is exciting, and then there problems that are just mind-boggling. It can help to tackle the tech troubles with a good dose of giggles. And that's where Facebook page, IT humor & Memes comes in.

With over 1.5 million followers, the page describes itself as "Just a small corner in the big Facebook world to let loose a little steam and escape." Keep scrolling for Bored Panda's pick of the funniest posts, and don't forget to upvote the ones that gave your laughter system a much-needed reboot.

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    Gandalf searching for cursor on dual monitors; cursor text overlay: "Stay absolutely still."

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. Very True. Cue frantic repeated drags of the mouse across the mat.

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    People working in IT seem to have anecdotes for days. In one hilarious animated viral YouTube video, a guy bemoans his day job, saying that “working entry-level IT is maybe the most soul-crushing, put-your-brain-into-a-blender thing you can do.” He goes on to complain that everyone expects him to be some “Computer Jesus”.

    Alex Meyers then relays some of his worst moments, which drove him absolutely nuts, but gave us a good chuckle. First, the “Computer Jesus” tells how he spent half an hour on the phone with someone, only for them to tell him that the program they were having issues with isn’t actually installed on the computer in front of them.

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    As someone on the Spiceworks IT community observed, “The best one is the story about the boss who doesn’t know how to use Outlook, so they make their employees print out all of their emails. Then this manager handwrites replies and makes others input these written letters back into the email client. Efficient right?”

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    The hilarious video clocked over a million views, and the comments were pure gold. People jumped on the bandwidth wagon to share their own experiences of working in the industry.

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    "'My screen isn't showing anything!' The computer was turned off," said one.

    "'My computer is not turning on!' 'Is it plugged in?' 'Of course! I'm not stupid!' It wasn't. The cable was plugged into the computer but not into an outlet," commented another.

    “This lady calls and says she can't print a document,” relayed one person.“We've been on the phone for thirty minutes before I asked her if the printer is even plugged in. Her response? 'What printer? I don't have a printer.'"

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    Person looking at an old computer, with humorous caption about IT jobs and technology expectations in 1996.

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    Robert T
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That photo is more like 1979, which is when the Atari 400 and 800 were released.

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    Funny IT meme showing humorous steps to fix computers on Windows, Apple, and Linux systems.

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    Robert T
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Linux just needs the right incantation. Bash it on the head and apply some vim and vigour.

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    IT meme showing two men in a shop, joking about low-quality bank security cameras compared to 4k.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CCTV in the UK picks up a criminal that looks vaguely human from 20 feet. Cameras in the road can take a crystal clear photo of the registration plate of a car half a mile down the road for the purposes of sending the driver a fine.

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    Cartoon woman asks man about his job; he replies "I work in IT." Next, she mentions her HP printer issue.

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    Joe Reaves
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look, even if he wanted to spend his spare time fixing your s**t, printers are a whole different thing. They run on hexes and desperate prayers.

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    Dog balancing on a stack of cans labeled with IT terms, symbolizing fragile code.

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    Helena
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The indian guy on youtube has saved my a*s more times than I can count.

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    IT meme showing a confused white cat reacting to an urgent ticket with user saying they’re busy.

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    Lost Panda
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3 contacts. If you don't answer, or continue to put it off, I close the ticket

    L H
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3 is way too many - we respond once and the ticket gets auto closed if a reply isn't received within a few days.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the answer is, "No. if you want it done, now's the time."

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    IT meme showing differences in folder naming: one named "memories" and another with random letters prompting a replace alert.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the same guy that complains that they don't know where the autosaved document was saved to?

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    IT meme with an angel at a desk, showing "404 Not Found" on a laptop, humorously responding to a person.

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    axle f
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....ever ask yourself what a spirit thinks with, since it doesn't have a working physical brain...??

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    IT meme showing users on a terrace above, unaware of a worker below fixing structural issues, captioned humorously.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't think of a suitable picture for "Me, making sure it's properly tested, QA'd and validated before moving to production."

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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to use punched cards during my comp sci degree

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's what happens if you lock a load of animals up for 40 days and 40 nights.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother will not use computer or smartphone. He is upset because it is limiting his ability to get stuff done.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh. This wouldn't bother me. I've worn off the letters on my keyboard and didn't notice until someone who wasn't a touch typist wanted to use my computer. It was funny to me.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Estimated time remaining...2 hours 10 minutes...3 hours 45 minutes...10 minutes...1 hour 5 minutes...26 seconds...47 minutes...done

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had to code from verbal requirements in a meeting of three finance people and my boss.

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