BOFH: The Helldesk opens its third eye and ascends to a higher plane of troubleshooting
What I'm saying is that your approach could maybe do with a bit of an overhaul. Instead of attacking the problem head-on, perhaps you could take a more... holistic approach? See how the user feels and maybe engage them in how the problem is affecting them.
- ▪What I'm saying is that your approach could maybe do with a bit of an overhaul.
- ▪Instead of attacking the problem head-on, perhaps you could take a more... holistic approach?
- ▪See how the user feels and maybe engage them in how the problem is affecting them.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theregister.com/bofh/2026/09/25/bofh-the-helldesk-opens-its-third-eye-and-ascends-to-a-higher-plane-of-troubleshooting/5298803 |
| Publication time | Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200 |
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