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 PEBKAC Definition: A humorous acronym used by IT professionals to describe computer problems related to user errors. Stands for: Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair. Usage: There's nothing wrong with the CEO's computer--PEBKAC. Posted by TomsGuideRachel on March 24, 2009 at 10:13:28 Pacific |
PEBKAC Definition: The term 'pebkac' is often used to describe many computer users and their ability to instantly ruin a perfectly good operating system install. The full text of "PEBKAC" is Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair. Usage: Let's look at it in a real world example: *ring ring* Helpdesk: Hello, how can I help you? Caller: Yes, hello there. I was on MYFACE looking at my friends partayyyyy pictures from last night, and I saw this REALLY scary warning that I had a virus. I didn't have a virus, so I clicked on it because maybe I did have one? I'm not really sure, but it scared me because I don't normally get those? So I did have a virus I guess because now it's told me I need to download and purchase Platinum Superviruskillz 2020. I entered my credit card number for faster service. You should probably download it too, you might have the same virus I did. Helpdesk: Yeah that's just great, well, this is definately a PEBKAC issue. There's no easy fix for this, the best thing to do is return the computer to the store and demand a new one. You might also want to call your bank and have your credit card cancelled. Caller: Ohh.. so it was fake? What am I going to do now? My credit card got stolen? THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT. Why don't they tell people not to click on thi... Helpdesk: YOU HAVE A NICE DAY MA'AM. *click* Posted by timmahh on August 5, 2009 at 09:09:57 Pacific |
PEBKAC Definition: Acronym used by some "on-site" technicians when speaking to dispatch while still in customer's presence so as not to offend customer. PEBKAC = Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair Usage: "I found the problem dispatch, it's a PEBKAC and it's all fixed now. Time on-site is 15 minutes" Posted by Curt R on December 7, 2009 at 07:49:52 Pacific |
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