Tech support, I forgot my password: The IT Guy cartoon

If you've ever answered the phone for tech support, you've probably dealt with the proverbial clueless user. In this episode of The IT Guy networking cartoon, Dave takes his turn helping a frustrated (and frustrating) user with a forgotten password.

This cartoon is based on a suggestion from Steven Pac, who will receive a "Cubes" IT Department playset for sharing his idea.

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Tech support, I forgot my password: The IT Guy cartoon

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