Set the correct #timezone on #Debian 12!
Learn how to check and change your server’s timezone to keep timestamps, logs, scheduled tasks, and time-based services accurate.
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The Notes Went Public Speaker notes appear on the conference room screen. Mort discovers that the presentation and presenter displays were assigned backward. #MortRoot #PresenterView #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Scanner Needs Guardrails Every scanned page leans to one side. Mort discovers that loose paper guides are letting the stack wander through the feeder. #MortRoot #ScannerProblems #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
Set the correct #timezone on #Debian 12!
Learn how to check and change your server’s timezone to keep timestamps, logs, scheduled tasks, and time-based services accurate.
wiki.crowncloud.net?How_To_Chang...
The Chart Stopped at Yesterday New spreadsheet rows never appear in the chart. Mort finds a fixed source range that ends exactly where yesterday's data ended. #MortRoot #SpreadsheetChart #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Signature After the Edit A previously valid digital signature shows a warning. Mort discovers that the PDF was changed after it was signed. #MortRoot #PDFSignature #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Sealed Toner Cartridge A newly installed toner cartridge produces blank sheets. Mort discovers that the protective sealing strip was never removed. #MortRoot #PrinterToner #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Laptop With a New Identity #MortRoot #WiFiProblems #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Forbidden File Name A website accepts every upload except one particular document. Mort discovers that unsupported punctuation in the file name is blocking it. #MortRoot #FileUpload #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Webcam After Midnight A bright office looks almost black through one webcam. Mort finds that manual exposure was turned down to its lowest setting. #MortRoot #WebcamProblems #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Overprotective Noise Filter #MortRoot #MicrophoneHelp #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Midnight Workday Scheduling tools show normal office hours as unavailable. Mort discovers that the calendar's working hours are set for the middle of the night. #MortRoot #CalendarSettings #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Workbook Without Tabs Every sheet still exists, but the tabs along the bottom are gone. Mort finds that workbook tab visibility was turned off. #MortRoot #SpreadsheetHelp #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Missing Screen Corners A television used as a monitor hides the edges of the desktop. Mort discovers that overscan is enlarging the picture beyond the visible panel. #MortRoot #MonitorProblems #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Missing Default Printer Office documents pause for ages before opening. Mort discovers that the programs are waiting for an unavailable default printer. #MortRoot #OfficeProblems #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Miniature Remote Session A remote computer appears inside a window too small to use. Mort discovers that the saved connection is opening at an old low resolution. #MortRoot #RemoteDesktop #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Printer's Opening Act Every document begins with an unwanted blank sheet. Mort finds a separator page enabled in the printer settings. #MortRoot #PrintSettings #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
⚠️ PSA for Linux Admins auditing Fail2Ban on Ubuntu 24.04/26.04!
Don't panic when you see this:
journalmatch = _SYSTEMD_UNIT=ssh.service + _COMM=sshd
That + is NOT a logical AND. In systemd-journald syntax, + acts as an OR between terms.
The Mouse That Would Not Let Go Files continue moving after the mouse button is released. Mort discovers that ClickLock is holding the drag action open. #MortRoot #MouseProblems #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
The Pocket Sized Website A normal website suddenly uses a narrow mobile layout on a large monitor. Mort discovers that browser device emulation was left enabled. #MortRoot #BrowserTools #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems