23 Tech-Illiterate Coworker Stories That Prove the Real Virus Is User Error

Roy

5 months ago

Coworker tech fails

There's nothing quite like explaining technology to coworkers who think "the cloud" involves actual weather patterns. If you’ve ever spent an afternoon teaching your office-mate the intricacies of turning a computer on and off again, you'll feel these stories deeply. Tech-savvy employees share their funniest, cringiest experiences with tech-challenged coworkers whose struggles with modern tools left everyone scratching their heads—and left IT wondering why they ever got into this field.

Browse through these 23 coworker tech fails, each one more bewildering than the last. From coworkers attempting to fax PDFs from their smartphones to staff believing unplugging the mouse fixes Wi-Fi, these stories of technical incompetence are equal parts hilarious and painful. Enjoy the relatable agony of witnessing printer mishaps, password catastrophes, and incredibly bizarre interpretations of simple software instructions. These are the tech fails that redefine "user error."

You've just scrolled through 23 hilariously relatable stories of coworkers whose grasp on technology is shakier than the office Wi-Fi. Whether you're the resident tech guru or just glad someone else is worse with computers than you, these fails served as both comic relief and a sobering reminder to always read the manual—or at least the screen prompts.

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Roy

Roy R., Chief Meme Curator Roy founded Thunder Dungeon in 2012 and has since guided its growth into a 2.5 million‑strong community of meme enthusiasts. With over a decade of digital‑media experience and a nose for viral humor, Roy oversees content strategy, ensuring every post is both hilarious and high‑quality

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