IT Special
A voluntary disruption and subsequent restoration of electrical power to a computer or other piece of technology performed to remedy malfunctioning hardware or software with no readily discernible cause. Often referred to as "turn it off, turn it on again" by non-technical management.
Usually performed by IT staff, as this non-invasive yet highly advanced procedure provides them job security and a way to blow end users' minds, further solidifying IT department budgets worldwide.
Usually performed by IT staff, as this non-invasive yet highly advanced procedure provides them job security and a way to blow end users' minds, further solidifying IT department budgets worldwide.
HR manager: "My email won't load on my laptop but it works fine on my phone. My computer is broken!!"
Coworker: "Don't be silly, have you tried the IT special?"
Hr manager: "You mean turn it off, turn it on again? Good idea!"
Coworker: "Don't be silly, have you tried the IT special?"
Hr manager: "You mean turn it off, turn it on again? Good idea!"
IT Special by Bassed251 December 14, 2025
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