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Tech support chap invented fake fix, soon everyone used it

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Fred, a tech support worker, jokingly told a user named Emily to drape a paperclip chain over her monitor to prevent fuzziness. The prank spread throughout the office, with many users following Fred’s advice, including lawyers. Despite fearing repercussions, Fred was never reprimanded for his prank.