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## He Claimed His Mouse Was Toast – He Wasn’t Even Using One
### Friday Brings Another Dose of Tech Support Madness
Ah, Friday. The end of the workweek. Time to settle down with a drink (or a pint if you’re fortunate) and chuckle at the absolute craziness that is tech support. Welcome to *On Call*, where we highlight the silliest, most perplexing, and downright ridiculous support calls you’ve had to contend with.
Today’s gem? A guy who insisted his mouse was faulty—only to learn he wasn’t even using one. Buckle up.
### The Plight of the ‘Faulty’ Mouse
Our tale originates from a tech support guy working at a manufacturing site, handling complete meltdowns from individuals who probably shouldn’t be anywhere near a computer.
One day, he receives a call from a furious worker. “My mouse isn’t working!” the fellow yells into the phone. Fair enough, we’ve all encountered that issue occasionally. However, when our hero poses the standard troubleshooting questions—“Is it connected?” “Have you attempted a different USB port?”—things take a twist.
“We don’t have a mouse on these systems,” another colleague chimes in. Oh, fantastic. The man has wasted who-knows-how-long seething because his imaginary mouse wasn’t functioning. That’s akin to yelling at your TV because you mislaid the remote—when your TV doesn’t even support a remote!
### The Enigma of the ‘Absent’ Mouse Pointer
As it turns out, this fellow was attempting to operate a touch-based system. No mouse, no pointer, no common sense. Just his own irritation and a phone call that wasted everyone’s resources. The support guy gently (or maybe not so gently) clarified that the system didn’t even accommodate a mouse.
**Resolution?** The chap needed to utilize the touchscreen. Just like he had been doing for *years*. But *today* was the day he decided he required a mouse.
To add to the absurdity, after a bit of investigation, it turns out this same guy once triggered a bomb scare at a missile factory. Yep, you read that correctly. Some individuals just genuinely shouldn’t be left without supervision.
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## Summary
### The Same Fellow Also Triggered a Bomb Scare – Why Am I Not Surprised?
*Some people are not only ineffective with technology—they pose a real risk to society. If you’ve ever worked in IT support, you’ve likely encountered your share of jaw-dropping foolishness. And if you haven’t… just wait a bit.*
Until next time, keep your cables tidy and your patience steady. More horror stories like this over at [GadgetLad.co.uk](https://gadgetlad.co.uk).
