IT jokes are a fantastic way to break the ice in a tech-heavy environment. With 1200 jokes to choose from, you’ll always have the right punchline at your fingertips to share with your colleagues or friends. Whether you’re a developer, system administrator, or just a tech enthusiast, these jokes are sure to make you laugh!
Hilarious IT Jokes That Only Techies Will Understand
1. What do you call a cat who wants to sit on you when you’re working on your computer?
A laptop.
2. Why did the computer show up at work late?
It had a hard drive.
3. Did you hear about the octopus who stopped printing?
It ran out of ink!
4. Did you hear about the raccoon who was evicted?
It was moved to trash.
5. What did the computer confess at the concert?
“I like big bytes and I cannot lie.”
6. How does a computer get drunk?
It takes screenshots.
7. Why did the PowerPoint Presentation cross the road?
To get to the other slide.
8. What swashbuckling feline had to keep turning off its computer?
Puss in Reboots.
9. What do you call a sleepy little computer?
A naptop!
10. What kind of music is rooted in a set of computer commands?
Algorithm and Blues.
11. Did you hear the one about the broken computer that needed a place to stay?
It had nowhere to crash.
12. What did the teacher say to the Disney insect learning to use a computer mouse?
“Jiminy, click it!”
13. Have you heard of the new band called 1023 Megabytes?
They’re pretty good, but they don’t have a gig just yet.
14. Why shouldn’t you use “beef stew” as a computer password?
It’s not stroganoff.
15. What’s the biggest lie in the entire universe?
“I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions.”
16. What did the Wall Street computer say to impress the woman at the bar?
“You know, I have a lot of cache.”
17. Why did the man get fired from his job at the keyboard factory?
He wasn’t putting in enough shifts.
18. Why did the Windows tech guy get in trouble for goofing off on a Mac?
His jokes weren’t PC.
19. What was Obi-Wan Kenobi’s advice to Jedis with computer problems?
“May the force-quit be with you.”
20. Did you hear about the cyclops whose computer crashed?
He called Eye-T.
21. Who do stoners call when they have computer problems?
High-T.
22. Why did SpongeBob call IT?
He needed help bubble-shooting.
23. Who do witches use to fix computer problems?
IT hexperts.
24. Why is Halloween an IT guy’s least favourite holiday?
There’s a ghost in the machine.
25. What do IT workers call “the talk” they have with their children?
The birds and the US-Bees.
26. What do you call a popular program about technology experts?
Must-See IT.
27. What do IT guys say when they totally get your frustration?
“Word.”
28. Did you hear about the IT guy who was falsely arrested?
He was mainframed.
29. How does IT generally solve problems with email?
They give it a positive Outlook.
30. Why did the polar bear call tech support?
His screen was frozen.
31. How many technical-support agents does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Press 1 to continue.
32. What is the funniest tech hub in California?
Silly-con Valley.
33. What do you get when you cross a dog with a tech CEO?
Bark Zuckerberg.
34. What doubles as a dance club and computer help desk?
Disco-tech support.
35. What did the tech-repair guy say when he couldn’t figure out the computer problem?
“It’s all Geek to me!”
36. Did you hear about the computer tech who gained weight?
He was bad at managing cookies.
37. Why shouldn’t you name your boat after anything computer-related?
It’ll have a greater chance of syncing.
38. Who did Captain Kirk call when his computer crashed?
Star Trek support.
39. Did you hear about the monkeys who shared an Amazon account?
They were Prime mates.
40. What do kids call Macbook chargers?
Apple juice!
41. What do you get when you cross a demon assassin with a slow streaming service?
Buffering the Vampire Slayer.
42. What do you get when you cross painted performance artists with a wireless connection?
Blue Man Tooth.
43. What kind of connection do trapeze artists use to log onto the internet?
High-wireless.
44. Which country has the slowest Wi-Fi?
Germany. It’s the wurst!
45. The answer: A turtle and Wi-Fi.
The question: What are two things that run slow?
46. How would you describe Shakespeare’s connection?
Bard wired.
47. What do Hawaii and an area with a good internet connection have in common?
They’re both hotspots.
48. What message pops up on Russian computers when you can’t get a Wi-Fi signal?
Inter-nyet.
49. How could you tell the college town had bad Wi-Fi?
It didn’t have enough bars.
50. Why did the router and modem fall in love?
They had a great connection.
51. Why is it hard to hear the X-Men on a video conference call?
Because they’re mutant.
52. What Dr. Seuss character likes to make side comments on Zoom?
The Cat in the Chat.
53. How do monsters show documents on Zoom?
They share their screams.
54. What do you call an online meeting of pirates?
A webin-arrgh.
55. What has four arms, four legs, two giant faces and likes to Zoom?
Your parents!
56. Why did the boss ignore his assistant’s suggestion on Zoom?
It was a mute point.
57. What do elves use to make themselves more visible on Zoom?
Phonebooks.
58. What did the conductor tell the woodwind section on Zoom?
“You’re on flute.”
59. What do you call someone who trims their beard while Zooming?
A screen shaver.
60. Why didn’t anyone laugh at the jokes on the Teams meeting?
They weren’t even remotely funny.
61. Autocorrect can go straight to he’ll.
62. Autocorrect has become my worst enema.
“I’m a functional adult” → “fictional adult.” Honestly, same.
63. Thanks to autocorrect, 1 in 5 children will be getting a visit from Satan this Christmas.
The guy who invented autocorrect passed away. Restaurant in peace.
64. No one in the history of texting ever meant to write “ducking.”
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimised by autocorrect.
65. What do you get when you cross a unit of data with a female pop singer?
A Gaga byte.
66. What do you get when you cross unwanted junk messages with a Dr. Seuss book?
Green Eggs and Spam.
67. What do you get when you cross a website address with Chinese noodles?
Chicken Domain.
68. What document format do insects use?
Flea-DF.
69. What did the robot say to its superior?
“AI, captain!”
70. What do you call a rabbit that cleans keyboards?
Compressed hare.
71. What did the parrot say when it wanted to get inside its owner’s computer?
“Polly wants a hacker!”
72. What mythical sea creature likes to spell its name in larger letters?
The Caps Locked Ness Monster.
73. Which text file do SpongeBob’s friends prefer?
Squidword.
74. What did the computer say to the cute iPhone at the bar?
“Wanna get out of here and grab a byte?”
75. Did you hear about the guy who missed his old browser?
He was Chrome-sick.
76. What is an Apple employee’s favourite pasta dish?
Imac and cheese.
77. What do you get when you cross hackers with caramel popcorn?
Hacker Jacks.
78. What gaming console do witches like to use?
Hex-box.
79. What do you get when you cross autocorrect with cereal?
Spell Chex.
80. What do ghosts use to organise data?
Spreadsheets.
81. What is a street performer’s favourite font?
Mimes New Roman.
82. What did Bugs Bunny say when he opened his online word processor?
“What’s up, Google Doc?”
83. What digital payment does Superman avoid?
Crypto-nite currency.
84. What is a waste-collecting robot’s favourite form of communication?
Wall-E-mails.
85. What comic book dealt with digital currency horrors?
Tales from the Crypto.
86. How do dads manage apps on their computers?
With a pop-erating system.
87. What AI system does a badly behaved child use?
BratGPT.
88. What does an archer use to move a cursor?
The bow and arrow key.
89. What portable doc format do NYC cops use?
NYPDF.
90. How much storage does Stephen King use?
One terror byte.
91. What indie band sings about computers?
An Alt-Delete band.
92. What do spoken-word artists use on their computers?
Rapplications.
93. What login did the Human Torch use?
His user flame.
94. How did the queen transmit a file?
She crownloaded it.
95. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Skip.
Skip who?
Skip the pleasantries. What’s wrong with your Wi-Fi?
96. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Data.
Data who?
Data boy—good job on your project!
97. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Modem.
Modem who?
Modem crooks are after Larry and Curly!
98. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don’t cry—I’ll fix your computer, I promise!
99. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
[Extremely long pause]
Java.
100. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cache.
Cache who?
Cache me if you can, slowpoke!
If you’re working in IT, you know that sometimes the best way to cope with the daily grind is through humour. Our collection of 1200 IT jokes will help you unwind, keep your spirits high, and perhaps even provide a moment of comedic relief during those long coding sessions.
The Funniest Computer Jokes to Brighten Your Workday
1. We just got a fax. At work. We didn’t know we had a fax machine. The entire department just stared at it. I poked it with a stick.
2. If someone from the 1950s suddenly appeared, what would be the most difficult thing to explain about life today?
“I possess a device in my pocket that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cats and get into arguments with strangers.”
3. My boss calls me “The computer.”
Because I go to sleep when left alone for 15 minutes.
4. I was setting a voice recognition password for my new phone and a nearby dog barked and ran away. Now I am still looking for the dog to unlock my phone.
5. I renamed my iPod The Titanic, so when I plug it in, it says, “The Titanic is syncing.”
6. Yesterday I decided to change my WiFi name to “Hack me if you can” and when I woke up this morning I saw the name changed to “Challenge accepted” somebody help.
7. Where’s the best place to hide a body?
Page two of Google Search.
8. Password looks at itself in the mirror:
“Don’t listen to Google. You are a strong, confident password.”
9. Autocorrect has become my worst enema.
10. Set your WiFi password to 2444666668888888. So when someone asks for it, tell them it’s 12345678.
11. Happy 3 week anniversary to the 26 browser tabs I have open.
12. I’ve given up social media for the New Year and am trying to make friends outside Facebook while applying the same principles. Every day, I walk down the street and tell passersby what I’ve eaten, how I feel, what I did the night before, and what I will do tomorrow. Then I give them pictures of my family, my dog, and me gardening. I also listen to their conversations and tell them I love them. And it works. I already have three people following me—two police officers and a psychiatrist.
13. I wish people were like Internet videos and you could tap them lightly to see a clock of how much longer they’re going to be talking.
14. I tried to explain to a client why I couldn’t help him with a project that was written in a program code that I didn’t know. “Let’s say you’re asking me to write something in a specific language. Now, I’m fluent in English and Spanish, but your project is in Chinese. Since I don’t understand Chinese, I’m not your best option. You need someone who is fluent in this specific language. See?” He said he did and thanked me. The next morning, I got a call from another developer asking, “Why is your client asking us if we’re fluent in Chinese?”
15. Whoever said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results has obviously never had to reboot a computer.
16. Why are iPhone chargers not called Apple Juice?!
17. The cool part about naming your kid is you don’t have to add six numbers to make sure the name is available.
18. My email password has been hacked. That’s the third time I’ve had to rename the cat.
19. If Bill Gates had a penny for every time I had to reboot my computer…
Oh wait, he does.
20. I told the kids I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. So they unplugged my computer and threw out my wine.
21. The guy who invented predictive text died last night. His funfair is next monkey.
22. I was in a couple’s home trying to fix their Internet connection. The husband called out to his wife in the other room for the computer password. “Start with a capital S, then 123,” she shouted back. We tried S123 several times, but it didn’t work. So we called the wife in. As she input the password, she muttered, “I really don’t know what’s so difficult about typing Start123.”
23. I want to be something really scary for Halloween this year so I’m dressing up as a phone battery at 2%.
24. A friend of ours was puzzled with the odd messages left on his answering machine. Day after day friends and family would talk and then say, “Beep.” He discovered the reason for the joke when he decided to listen to his greeting. “Hi,” it said. “I’m not in right now, so please leave a beep after the message.”
25. I tried to say, “I’m a functional adult,” but my phone changed it to “fictional adult,” and I feel like that’s more accurate.
26. Facebook should have a limit on times you can update your relationship status, after 3 it should default to ‘unstable’.
27. I was showing my kids an old rotary phone when my nine-year-old asked, “How did you text on it?” My 15-year-old daughter roared with laughter, until a thought occurred to her: “Wait, where did you store your contacts?”
28. Can’t see an end. I have no control and I don’t think there’s an escape. I don’t even have a home anymore. Think it’s time for a new keyboard.
29. I’m at the library, and for some reason, when I plug my flash drive into the computer, it doesn’t show up. I keep trying, but nothing happens. As an IT major, I know I can figure this out. So I spend 15 minutes changing settings and inserting and removing the flash drive. Then a girl sitting next to me taps my shoulder and says, “You’re plugging into my computer, not yours.”
30. How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
None, because it is a hardware problem.
31. We’ll we’ll we’ll… If it isn’t autocorrect.
32. There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who do not.
33. CAPS LOCK – Preventing Login Since 1980.
34. Any room is a panic room if you’ve lost your phone in it.
35. Person 1: Do you know how to use Outlook?
Person 2: As a matter of fact, I Excel at it.
Person 1: Was that a Microsoft Office pun?
Person 2: Word.
36. I’m changing my name to ‘Benefits’ on Facebook. Next time someone adds me, it will say “you are now friends with Benefits.”
37. Thanks to autocorrect, 1 in 5 children will be getting a visit from Satan this Christmas.
38. The only people who don’t click Skip on ads before YouTube videos are people who died during that ad.
39. Entered what I ate today into my new fitness app and it just sent an ambulance to my house.
40. My husband and I are both in an Internet business, but he’s the one who truly lives, eats and breathes computers. I finally realized how bad it had gotten when I was scratching his back one day. “No, not there,” he directed. “Scroll down.”
41. I can still remember a time when I knew more than my phone.
42. So apparently RSVP’ing back to a wedding invite
‘maybe next time’ isn’t the correct response.
43. Moses had the first tablet
that could connect to the cloud.
44. A clean house
is the sign of a broken computer.
45. Maybe if we start telling people the brain is an app
they will start using it.
46. What did E.T.’s mother say to him when he got home?
“Where on Earth have you been?!”
47. Can’t see an end. I have no control and I don’t think there’s an escape.
I don’t even have a home anymore. Think it’s time for a new keyboard.
48. Writing a horror screenplay. It starts off with a ringing phone.
The person answers, and it’s their mum saying “I have a computer question.”
49. I would like to thank everybody that stuck by my side
for those five long minutes my house didn’t have internet.
50. You’re old enough to remember
when emojis were called “hieroglyphics.”
51. Whoever stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will hunt you down and I will make you pay…
You have my Word!
52. Why did the computer go to the dentist?
To get a byte taken out of its memory!
53. Programmer’s girlfriend: “Are you going to sit and type in front of that thing all day or are you going out with me?”
Programmer: “Yes.”
54. Why did the smartphone bring a ladder to the library?
Because it wanted to download ebooks!
55. Why did the computer take a nap?
It was off its memory!
56. Why did the computer take a nap?
It needed some “Ctrl” + “Z”zzz!
57. Why did the computer take a nap?
It was catching up on its zzzzz’s.
58. Why did the laptop take a nap during work hours?
It needed some “reboot” time.
59. Why do programmers prefer iOS development?
Because it’s app-solutely amazing!
60. What did the computer say to the baseball?
“You’re out of memory!”
61. Why did the computer crash at the party?
It had too many bytes!
62. Why did the computer always go outside?
It wanted to have better Wi-Fi!
63. What do you call a group of 8 hobbits?
A hobbyte.
64. Why did the computer go to outer space?
It wanted to visit the motherboard ship!
65. Why did the computer go to the art museum?
To display its masterpieces!
66. What do you get if you cross a computer and a life preserver?
A screensaver!
67. What did one computer say to the other when it was feeling down?
Cheer up, everything will turn out byte!
68. Why did the computer go to the art exhibition?
To see some “pixel” art!
69. How does a computer catch a fish?
With its internet!
70. Why did the computer go on a date?
Because it had a byte of love!
71. Why did the computer take a nap?
It was tired of being a hard drive!
72. What do you get when you cross a computer and a pet fish?
Swimming screensaver!
73. 3 Database Admins walked into a NoSQL bar. A little later, they walked out because they couldn’t find a table.
74. What do computers do when they are hot?
They open Windows!
75. Why did the computer get glasses?
It had a screen problem!
76. Why did the computer go to art class?
It wanted to draw a picture with pixels!
77. Why did the computer go to the party?
To see if it could network!
78. What do you call an IT teacher who touches up his students’ programs?
A debugger.
79. Why do computer teachers never get sick?
Because an apple a day keeps the viruses away!
80. Why did the computer break up with its keyboard?
It just wasn’t their type!
81. Why did the computer get glasses?
Because it couldn’t see the screen!
82. Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing.
83. What did one computer say to the other?
“010101101010101010!” (Translation: You’re the byte of my life!).
84. Why do computers like to dance?
Because they have good beats!
85. What do you call a bear with no socks on?
Barefoot.
86. Why did the computer go to the circus?
To see the byte!
87. Why did the computer go to school?
To get smarter bytes!
88. What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear.
89. What do you call a dancing computer?
A byte of the rhythm!
90. Why did the smartphone wear glasses?
Because it lost all its contacts!
91. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Byte
Byte who?
Byte me, I’m not your USB drive!
92. Why did the computer wear glasses?
It had “screen” vision!
93. What did one computer say to the other?
“01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111” (Translation: “Hello” in binary code!).
94. Why did the computer keep sneezing?
It had a virus and its firewall was down!
95. What do you call a bear with no computer skills?
Un-bearable!
96. Why did the computer go to the party?
Because it wanted to dance with the mouse!
97. Why did the programmer quit his job?
Because he didn’t get arrays!
98. Why don’t elephants use computers?
Because they’re afraid of the mouse!
99. Why did the computer keep freezing at the ice cream shop?
It couldn’t handle the cookies!
100. What did the computer say to the keyboard?
You’re my type!
In the world of technology, where debugging and long hours are the norm, a good laugh can be the best stress reliever. That’s why our list of 1200 IT jokes is perfect for anyone who spends their days staring at code and solving complex problems.
1. Why did the computer go to the beach?
To get some “screen” time.
2. Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Light attracts bugs.
3. I told my computer I needed a break,
and now it won’t stop sending me beach wallpapers!
4. The programmer to his son: “Here, I brought you a new basketball.”
“Thank you, daddy, but where is the user’s guide?”
5. What did the smartphone say to the computer after a long day?
“You’ve been ‘key’ to my success.”
6. Why do IT professionals prefer cats?
Because they are purrfect for debugging.
7. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi who?
Wi-Fi you so slow, I need faster internet!
8. What did the IT guy say to the other IT guy?
“Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
9. Why did the laptop go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus.
10.Why do programmers like nature?
It has the kind of bugs they like.
11. What do you call an IT teacher who touches up his students’ programs?
A debugger.
12. Why do programmers like nature?
It has no bugs.
13. Why did the IT guy break up with his girlfriend?
She had a firewall around her heart.
14. Why do programmers prefer dark chocolate?
It’s bitter like their code.
15. Why did the computer bring a briefcase to the meeting?
It was ready for some “data” business.
16. Why do computers like jokes?
Because they have a byte of humor.
17. Why did the computer keep sneezing?
It had a virus, but it couldn’t find the Kleenex.
18. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
It had a case of the screens.
19. What’s a computer’s favorite type of movie?
“Data” documentaries.
20. Why did the computer go to the beach?
It wanted to surf the internet.
21. Why did the computer go to the psychiatrist?
It had a motherboard complex.
22. Why did the computer get a ticket?
It parked in the USB port.
23. Why did the computer need glasses?
It had a screen-sightedness problem.
24. Why did the computer cross the road?
To get to the other site.
25. Why do computers make mistakes?
They are prone to bugs.
26. Why do computers always go to the doctor?
They are always getting a virus.
27. Why did the computer go to jail?
For downloading illegal software.
28. Why did the computer feel cold?
Because it left its Windows open.
29. Why did the computer go to the dentist?
It needed a byte canal.
30. Why did the computer go to the bar?
It needed a reboot.
31. I’m a software engineer, and I can code for hours without debugging.
32. I have a computer virus, but my doctor prescribed me a URL.
33. I have a new computer, but it keeps telling me to press any key. I can’t find the “any” key.
34. I used to be a computer programmer, but then I got stuck in a loop.
35. I asked my computer for a joke, but it said “Error 404: Humor not found.”
36. I’m trying to find a website that tells jokes about computers, but I keep getting redirected to Reddit.
37. My computer runs on solar power, it’s a sun server.
38. My computer has a photographic memory, it remembers everything it sees on the screen.
39. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
It had a virus, and it needed a megabyte.
40. My computer’s favorite music genre is heavy metal.
41. My computer is allergic to coffee, it gets java sick.
42. My computer and I have a love-hate relationship.
It loves to hate me.
43. I tried to teach my computer how to sing, but it kept saying “C:\DOS\SING.”
44. My computer crashed during a thunderstorm, it was struck by lightning SQL.
45. I asked my computer if it was feeling blue, but it said it was just feeling binary.
46. Why did the computer go to the dance party?
It wanted to “shuffle” its files!
47. What did the computer say to the mouse?
You’re my best click!
48. Why did the computer go to school?
To become smarter than a smartphone!
49. Why did the computer go to the gym?
To improve its “byte” size!
50. What do you call a bear without a computer?
IT’s impossible!
51. Why did the computer go to the party?
It heard there would be chips and dip.
52. Why did the computer take a nap?
It was caught in a web of lies!
53. Why did the computer take a nap?
It was falling asleep on the job.
54. What do you call a dinosaur that loves to code?
A tyranno-saurus coder!
55. Why did the computer get a job in the bakery?
It kneaded dough!
56. What do you get when you cross a computer and a tree?
A lot of byte!
57. Why do computers make good dancers?
Because they have great algorithms!
58. Why do computers like to go to parties?
Because they’re good at byte-ing!
59. Why did the computer get in trouble at school?
It couldn’t “compute” its homework!
60. Why did the computer go to the gym?
Because it wanted to get more floppy drives!
61. How do computers sneeze?
They use anti-virus!
62. What did the keyboard say to the computer mouse?
“You’re really clickin’ with me!”
63. Why do computers like to sneeze?
Because they have software!
64. Why did the computer go to the party?
Because it was looking to meet its motherboard!
65. What do computers do when they get hungry?
They byte into a byte!
66. Why did the computer take a nap?
It was feeling a bit sluggish!
67. How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
None, that’s a hardware problem.
68. Why don’t robots take vacations?
They recharge their batteries instead.
69. What did the cell phone say when it fell in the toilet?
“Oh no, I’m all wet!”
70. Why don’t computers play baseball?
They can’t find home plate.
71. Why did the IT guy go to the dentist?
He had a LAN party.
72. What did the grape say when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little whine (online).
73. Why don’t robots take vacations?
They recharge their batteries instead.
74. Why did the IT guy quit his job at the coffee shop?
He couldn’t get the Java to brew.
75. Why did the IT guy cross the road?
To get to the server room.
76. Why don’t programmers like nature?
It has too many bugs.
77. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator.
78. Why don’t robots take vacations?
They recharge their batteries instead.
79. What do you call an elephant that doesn’t matter?
An irrelephant.
80. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator.
81. What did one elevator say to the other?
“I think we’re going up in the world.”
82. Why did the factory worker quit his job?
He didn’t have enough drive.
83. Why was the forklift operator arrested?
He was caught lifting.
84. Why did the factory worker quit his job?
He wasn’t getting his fair share of the assembly line.
85. Why did the assembly line worker get a job as a teacher?
He wanted to learn how to put things together.
86. Why did the factory worker quit his job?
He didn’t like the factory’s output.
87. Why did the robot break up with his girlfriend?
She found out he was seeing other circuits.
88. Why did the assembly line worker take up yoga?
To learn how to make flexible parts.
89. Why did the factory worker quit his job?
He wasn’t good at measuring up.
90. What did the manufacturer say when he heard he was being sued?
“I’m in trouble, but I’m in production.”
91. Why did the computer apply for a job at the circus?
It wanted to be a “byte”-sized performer.
92. What’s a computer’s favorite type of humor?
“Pun”-tastic jokes.
93. Why did the IT guy get mad at his computer?
It had a hardware problem.
94. I told my computer to “go to hell” and it opened up Microsoft Edge.
95. Why did the computer cross the road?
To get to the other site.
96. What did the pirate say when he forgot his password?
“Ahoy matey, I forgot me passphrase!”
97. Why did the smartphone break up with the charger?
It found someone who really understood its needs.
98. Did you hear about the tech support employee who walked into a bar?
He said “Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
99. What did the cell phone say when it fell in the toilet?
“Oh no, I’m all wet!”
100. Why did the IT guy quit his job?
He couldn’t get enough cache.
Every IT professional knows the value of a good joke to lighten the mood after a long coding session. With 1200 jokes that span a variety of topics—from programming language puns to hilarious IT scenarios—you’ll never be without a great line to share.
1. Why do websites need lawyers?
To ensure their terms and conditions are binding.
2. Why did the website break up with its server?
It wanted more bandwidth.
3. Why did the website go to the doctor?
It had too many cookies.
4. Why did the website go to the gym?
It wanted to improve its web presence.
5. Why did the website go to school?
To get a degree in web design.
6. Why did the website break up with its web host?
It was too slow.
7. Why did the website cross the road?
To get more traffic.
8. Why did the website go to the beach?
To get a better URL.
9. Why did the website refuse to go on a date?
It didn’t want to share its source code.
10. Why did the website go to the tailor?
It wanted a new CSS.
11. Why did the website go to the library?
To check out its HTML.
12. Why did the website go to the psychiatrist?
It had a domain name disorder.
13. Why did the website go to the bar?
To get a few IPAs.
14. Why did the website go to space?
To get a better domain name.
15. Why did the website go to the doctor?
It had a broken link.
16. Why do tech companies like puns?
They always generate a byte of laughter.
17. Why do techies prefer dark mode?
Because it’s easier on the circuits.
18. Why did the techie break up with his girlfriend?
She kept trying to program his life.
19. Why do techies like spicy food?
Because it stimulates their firewalls.
20. Why do techies wear glasses?
Because they can’t C#.
21. Why do techies like to make resolutions?
It gives them a chance to reboot.
22. Why do techies prefer cats?
They are the purrfect debugging companion.
23. Why do techies like to work from home?
They can control-alt-delete whenever they want.
24. Why do techies like to go on vacation?
They can recharge their batteries.
25. Why do techies like to work at night?
It’s easier to hack into their creativity.
26. Why do techies like to listen to music?
It helps them program rhythmically.
27. Why do techies prefer light snacks?
They don’t want to weigh down their RAM.
28. Why do techies prefer minimalist design?
It helps them focus on the essentials.
29. Why do techies like to stay organized?
It makes it easier to debug their lives.
30. Why do techies like to play video games?
It’s a great way to practice their problem-solving skills.
31. Why did the hacker cross the road?
To get to the other side of the firewall.
32. Why did the cybersecurity expert break up with his girlfriend?
She kept leaving her passwords under the doormat.
33. Why did the hacker get arrested?
For cyberbullying.
34. Why did the cybersecurity expert go to the gym?
To strengthen his encryption.
35. Why did the cybersecurity expert go to the dentist?
To get a stronger root password.
36. Why did the hacker go to the doctor?
He had a virus, but he couldn’t find the anti-virus.
37. Why did the cybersecurity expert go to the tailor?
To get a stronger password.
38. Why did the hacker go to the psychiatrist?
He had a case of hacktivism.
39. Why did the cybersecurity expert go to the bar?
To check for open ports.
40. Why did the hacker go to the beach?
To hack into the Wi-Fi.
41. Why did the cybersecurity expert break up with his girlfriend?
She kept forgetting to update her antivirus software.
42. Why did the hacker refuse to wear a mask?
He didn’t want to be anonymous.
43. Why did the cybersecurity expert go to the library?
To learn about the latest security protocols.
44. Why did the hacker go to the museum?
To steal some priceless data.
45. Why did the cybersecurity expert go to the doctor?
He had a case of mal-ware.
46. I told my computer to “go to hell” and it opened up Microsoft Edge.
47. Why did the smartphone get a fine at the restaurant?
It was caught “texting” and driving.
48. Did you hear about the IT guy who fell in love with his computer?
He byte her.
49. I asked my computer for a joke, but it said its IP address was private.
50. What do you call an IT teacher who touches up his students’ code?
A debugger.
51. Why was the computer so tired?
Because it had too many tabs open.
52. Why did the computer get a promotion?
It had excellent “hard-ware” skills.
53. How do computers say hello?
They byte!
54. Why did the IT guy break up with his girlfriend?
She had a firewall around her heart.
55. What did the Wi-Fi router say to the computer?
You complete me.
56. What did one computer say to the other when it was confused?
“I think we have a logic problem.”
57. Why do robots love football?
Because they have a lot of “fans.”
58. Why did the computer cross the road?
To get to the other site.
59. I asked the IT guy to fix my Wi-Fi,
and he said, “Have you tried turning it off and on again… and then off again for good measure?”
60. I told my wife I was upgrading our PC to a solid-state drive.
She said “Why? It’s not like the old one was a liquid-state drive!”
61. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field (of technology).
62. Why was the computer always happy?
It had a good processor!
63. Why don’t robots take vacations?
They recharge their batteries instead.
64. What did the cell phone say when it fell in the toilet?
“Oh no, I’m all wet!”
65. What did one CPU say to the other?
You’re “un-processed.”
66. What do you call a machine that tells jokes?
A laugh-o-meter.
67. What do you call an IT worker who fixes computers with humor?
A gigabyte.
68. Why did the developer go broke?
Because he used up all his cache.
69. Why can’t you trust an atom?
They make up everything, just like a browser’s history.
70. Why did the computer keep freezing?
It had too many cookies.
71. Why did the phone go to the doctor?
It had a bad case of screen burns.
72. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator.
73. Why don’t robots take vacations?
They recharge their batteries instead.
74. What do you call an elephant that doesn’t matter?
An irrelephant.
75. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator.
76. What did the tech-savvy cat say?
“Meow-sy, please close your tabs.”
77. Why did the computer go to the beach?
To surf the internet.
78. What’s a programmer’s favorite hangout spot?
Foo Bar.
79. Why did the computer go to therapy?
It had too many bytes of anxiety!
80. What do you get when you cross a computer and a life coach?
A CTRL+ALT+DEL button for your mind.
81. Why did the Apple employee go to bed?
He wanted to “think different” in the morning.
82. Why did the Mac user go on a diet?
He wanted to become “Apple thin.”
83. Why did the Mac user go broke?
He spent all his money on iCloud storage.
84. Why did the Mac user buy a ladder?
He wanted to get “high” on his MacBook.
85. Why did the Mac user name his cat “Steve Jobs?”
Because it had nine lives (like a cat) and a single life (like a MacBook battery).
86. Why did the Mac user quit his job?
He wanted to pursue a career in “apple-plications.”
87. Why did the Mac user get lost in the forest?
He was looking for the Apple store.
88. Why did the Mac user break up with his girlfriend?
She said she preferred Windows.
89. Why did the Mac user cross the road?
To get to the Genius Bar.
90. Why did the Mac user get a tattoo of an apple?
He wanted to show off his Mac-in-tosh.
91. Why did the Mac user go to a bar?
He wanted to see if anyone was using Windows.
92. Why did the Mac user go to the beach?
He wanted to surf Safari.
93. Why did the Mac user go to the gym?
He wanted to exercise his Apple muscles.
94. Why did the Mac user wear sunglasses?
He didn’t want to get a virus.
95. Why did the Mac user refuse to get a flu shot?
He heard it might make his Mac sick.
96. Why did the website go to the doctor?
It had too many bugs!
97. Why did the hipster burn his tongue?
He drank his coffee before it was cool.
98. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts… but tech support does!
99. I tried to make a website about procrastination, but I never got around to finishing it.
100. What do you call a computer’s autobiography?
“The RAMblings of a Machine.”
Who says IT professionals don’t have a sense of humour? With these 1200 IT jokes, you can show everyone that techies know how to laugh just as hard as anyone else. From quick one-liners to longer anecdotes, there’s something for everyone in this collection.
1. Why did the app go to school?
To improve its interface!
2. How does a tech-savvy cat prefer to communicate?
With “purr-sistant” connections!
3. Why did the computer go to therapy?
It had too many bytes!
4. I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won’t stop sending me beach wallpapers!
Now it thinks I’m on vacation mode!
5. Why was the smartphone wearing glasses?
It lost its contacts!
6. My computer beat me at chess…
But it was no match for me at kickboxing!
7. How do robots pay for their coffee?
With cache!
8. I asked the robot to tell me a joke,
But it just gave me a byte!
9. Why did the computer keep freezing?
It left its Windows open!
10. I wanted to become a programmer,
But I couldn’t find the right code of conduct!
11. How does a robot eat guacamole?
With chips and circuits!
12. Why did the robot go on a diet?
It had too many bytes!
13. Why did the laptop break up with the charger?
It couldn’t handle the connection!
14. I told my robot to stop acting like a child,
but it just rebooted!
15. What did the Wi-Fi say to the wall?
“I can’t connect without you!”
16. Why did the computer keep its secrets?
Because it had too many caches!
17. I wanted to learn about cloud computing,
But I couldn’t find the right atmosphere!
18. My Wi-Fi is so slow,
I have to send my emails via carrier pigeon.
19. I named my dog “Wi-Fi.”
Now I can finally say I have a strong connection!
20. Why did the computer break up with the internet?
There were too many connections!
21. Why was the smartphone so good at making friends?
It had great connectivity!
22. Why did the smartphone go to therapy?
It couldn’t stop comparing itself to other models!
23. Did you hear about the computer that took a nap?
It needed to rest its RAM!
24. Why was the developer unhappy at their job?
They wanted arrays but got a lot of strings attached!
25. What’s a robot’s favorite type of music?
Heavy metal!
26. What did the computer do at lunchtime?
Had a byte!
27. How do you tell a computer to be quiet?
You just click on “mute”!
28. Why did the web developer walk out of the bar?
Because they couldn’t find a good CSS!
29. How does a computer get out of a tricky situation?
It CTRL + Z-ed its mistakes!
30. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Java
Java who?
Java nice day, full of code!
31. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Cloud
Cloud who?
Cloud you believe it? The server’s down again!
32. Why did the web developer walk out of the restaurant?
They couldn’t find the menu!
33. Why did the web developer walk out of the party?
He couldn’t find the right CSS!
34. Why did the IT guy bring a ladder to work?
To reach the cloud!
35. Knock knock
Who’s there?
RAM
RAM who?
RAM-bunctious, aren’t we?
36. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Git
Git who?
Git in here, I’ve got some commits to make!
37. How do you organize a space party?
You planet with technology!
38. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
39. What do you call a tech-savvy cat?
A web cat!
40. What do you call a tech-savvy magician?
A tech wizard!
41. How do techies prefer their coffee?
With a byte of sugar!
42. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Google
Google who?
Google it yourself!
43. What’s a computer’s favourite snack?
Computer chips!
44. How do you fix a broken pizza?
With tomato paste! Just kidding, I meant a “byte!”
45. Why was the computer so bad at golf?
It kept hitting the “drive” key!
46. What did the digital clock say to its mother?
“Look, Ma! No hands!”
47. Why couldn’t the string become a tech support agent?
Because it couldn’t find the right connections!
48. Why do computers always get cold?
Because they leave their fans on!
49. What did the computer say to the printer?
“You make me feel like a paperweight!”
50. Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Because light attracts bugs!
51. What do you call an iPhone that isn’t kidding around?
Dead Siri-ous.
52. Today I made my first money as a programmer.
I sold my laptop.
53. What does a baby computer call his father?
Data.
54. My mother asked if I could change the DNS server settings. I told her ICANN.
ICANN.
55. What’s the first symptom of a computer getting old?
Memory problems.
56. I told my boss, “Sorry I’m late. I was having computer issues.”
Boss: Hard drive?
Me: No, the commute was fine. It’s my laptop.
57. My computer suddenly started belting out “Someone Like You.”
It’s a Dell.
58. Why did the computer cross the road?
To get a byte to eat.
59. Why did the computer get glasses?
To improve its websight.
60. Why did the computer sneeze?
It had a virus.
61. What type of a computer does a horse like to eat?
A Macintosh.
62. What did the computer do at dinner time?
Had a byte.
63. Why did Wi-Fi and the computer get married?
Because they had a connection.
64. These two strings walk into a bar. The first one says, “I think I’ll have a beer quag fulk boorg jdk^CjfdLk…”
The second says, “Please excuse my friend. He isn’t null-terminated.”
65. How did the boy break the school computer?
His PE teacher told him to kick the ball in the net.
66. How do you stop an Internet troll?
Seize their memes of production.
67. Where do computers go to dance?
The disk-O.
68. I have a CS joke, but it doesn’t compute.
It doesn’t compute.
69. What computer language do Spanish programmers use to make jokes?
Ja-Ja-java script!
70. What’s a programmer’s least favourite Pixar movie?
A Bug’s Life.
71. How would a computer describe a small piece of cotton?
Micro soft.
72. Why did the computer show up at work late?
It had a hard drive.
73. What do you call a computer superhero?
A Screen Saver.
74. What do you get if you cross a computer with an elephant?
Lots of Memory.
75. Why was the computer so angry?
Because it had a chip on its shoulder.
76. Where do computers go to dance?
The disk-o.
77. Why did the computer squeak?
Because someone stepped on its mouse.
78. Why couldn’t the dinosaur play games on the computer?
Because he ate the mouse.
79. Why can you never trust spiders?
Because they post stuff on the web.
80. How are elephants and computers similar?
They both have large memories.
81. Why can’t computers play tennis?
They try to surf the net.
82. What did mommy spider say to baby spider?
You spend too much time on the web.
83. Why did the cat sit on the computer?
To keep an eye on the mouse.
84. Why did the spider take a laptop to the beach?
So it could surf the web.
85. What did the processor say when it was being overclocked?
“Stop it! It hertz so much!”
86. I’ve got a meeting with the guy that invented the progress bar during the dial-up era.
He’s going to be here in 2 hours and 13 minutes… wait, now it’s 5 days.
87. An SEO expert walks into a bar, bars, pub, tavern, public house, Irish pub, drinks, beer, alcohol.
SEO overload.
88. Debugging is like being the detective in a crime movie…
Where you’re also the murderer.
89. My Internet stopped working for 5 minutes.
Met my parents. They’re nice people.
90. If Apple made a car…
Would it have Windows?
91. How many symbols do you need to type on a keyboard to make a heart?
Less than three.
92. I tried to say, “I’m a functional adult,” but my phone changed it to “fictional adult.”
Autocorrect strikes again.
93. An Apple store near where I live got robbed.
Police say they’ll recover both computers.
94. What chemical is released in your brain when you see something funny on the internet?
Dopameme.
95. Why did the boomer put their TV in the refrigerator?
They wanted to watch “cool” programs.
96. Why did the boomer put their phone in the blender?
They wanted a smooth conversation.
97. Saw “IT” last night…
Far less networking, way more clown murder than expected.
98. I changed my password to “incorrect” so if I forget, it says “Your password is incorrect”.
Helpful and humiliating.
99. Do you know the keyboard shortcut to avoid needing a bathroom break during gaming?
Ctrl P.
100. Where did the software developer go?!
I don’t know, he ransomware!
You might spend hours optimizing code, but what about optimizing your jokes? With our list of 1200 IT jokes, you’ll always have a perfect punchline for any situation. Whether it’s a funny quip about programming languages or a lighthearted joke about tech support, we’ve got you covered.
1. What was the spider doing on the computer?
He was making a web-site!
2. My laptop is missing a key.
I lost ctrl.
3. My computer has a virus,
but I’m still keeping it around. It’s my personal “byte” of nostalgia!
4. What shoes do computers love the most?
Re-boots!
5. How does a computer science major pick up girls?
…Oops, I thought this was Google.
6. Somebody stole my Microsoft Office.
You have my Word!
7. My computer said my password is insecure.
Well, maybe if it wasn’t forced to have such strict requirements it would be more confident.
8. What do you call a computer mouse that swears a lot?
A cursor!
9. Why was the JavaScript developer sad?
Because he didn’t Node how to Express himself.
10. When the person who invented the USB drive dies, they’ll lower his coffin into the grave, realize they put it in the wrong way, and have to do it again…
Then they’ll realize they had it right the first time.
11. I told my smartphone I needed a break.
Now it only sends me “low battery” warnings!
12. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Router
Router who?
Router you going with all this tech talk?
13. What does Steve Jobs like to order from McDonald’s?
A big Mac.
14. What is an alien’s favorite place on a computer?
The space bar.
15. Why couldn’t the computer take its hat off?
Because it had CAPS LOCK on.
16. Did you hear about the monkeys who shared an Amazon account?
They were Prime mates.
17. Why did the PowerPoint presentation cross the road?
To get to the other slide?
18. What do you call a boomer who can use technology?
A unicorn.
19. Why did the computer show up late for work?
It had a hard drive.
20. Where do computers go to dance?
The disk-O.
21. My printer isn’t good at singing…
I think it’s toner-deaf.
22. My keyboard’s got issues —
It keeps escaping responsibility.
23. I told my laptop a joke about RAM…
It needed time to process.
24. My phone has confidence issues —
I think it has low cell-f esteem.
25. My smart fridge and I aren’t on speaking terms.
It gave me the cold shoulder.
26. I had to buy a new mouse –
We just weren’t clicking anymore.
27. I gave my router a pep talk.
It finally found its connection.
28. Why did the developer become so poor?
Because he cleared his cache.
29. Why do Java developers wear glasses?
They can’t C#.
30. How many programmers does it take to change a lightbulb?
None, it’s a hardware problem.
31. Have you heard of that new band “1023 Megabytes”?
They’re pretty good, but they don’t have a gig just yet.
32. How do you confuse a boomer?
Ask them to use their smartphone to rewind a cassette tape.
33. I joined a support group for former computer hackers:
Anonymous Anonymous.
34. My internet router is in my basement.
You could say that I come from a LAN down under.
35. An SQL query goes into a bar, walks up to two tables, and asks, “Can I join you?”
36. I’d love to give the man who invented incognito mode a cookie.
Sadly, it was erased.
37. What did the computer say to its user?
“You complete me!”
38. I get anxious whenever I have to use the default Microsoft web browser.
Using Chrome helps take the Edge off.
39. There’s no place like 127.0.0.1
40. What’s it called when it takes you a while to find RAM for your computer?
Short-term memory loss.
41. Why does task manager use the phrase “kill the application”?
Because they are all executable!
42. Why does x86 have so many instructions?
Because having too few would be RISC-y.
43. Why was the IT guy in the hospital?
He touched the firewall.
44. Where do naughty disk drives get sent?
Boot camp.
45. Why do programmers never run the AC?
They prefer to open windows.
46. Where does the USA keep its backups?
USB.
47. My mother asked if I could change the DNS server settings.
I told her ICANN.
48. I told my dev team a joke about UDP —
they didn’t get it.
49. I’m reading a book on anti-gravity algorithms —
I just can’t put it downlink.
50. I don’t trust those cloud providers…
Too much shady storage.
51. I was going to debug my code, but then I realized I had bigger threads to pull.
52. I started dating a front-end developer.
It’s all going great… on the surface.
53. I tried to commit to something serious —
Git said I had merge issues.
54. My app is dating an API —
They’re really REST-ing together well.
55. I named my dog “Firewall.”
Now I can say he’s great at blocking unwanted guests.
56. My password is like a bad relationship.
Easy to get into, hard to change.
57. I had to deal with a packet sniffer today…
Still better than my mother-in-law’s eavesdropping.
58. My firewall and I have something in common.
We both block people without warning.
59. My love life is like an open port;
Vulnerable and constantly being scanned.
60. A hacker gave me an interesting pickup line the other day;
“What’s your mother’s maiden name?”
61. Firewalls are like introverts.
They hate unsolicited connections.
62. Why did the antivirus get promoted?
It showed excellent threat management skills.
63. They told me to enable cookies…
My browser’s already up 25 pounds. (graphic of an overweight Google Chrome icon)
64. Why didn’t the IT team set up their remote office from the beach?
It was too cloudy.
65. What did the moderator say to kick off the IT speed dating session?
“Singles, sign on!”
66. What’s a hacker’s favorite season?
Phishing season.
67. What do you call a turtle that surfs the dark web?
A TORtoise.
68. How do programmers like their brownies?
GUI…yum!
69. What do you call an excavated pyramid?
Unencrypted.
70. What’s a programmer’s least favorite Pixar movie?
A Bug’s Life.
71. Why did the programmer go to rehab?
He was addicted to coding.
72. What’s the best way to catch a runaway robot?
Use a botnet.
73. What do you call a group of math and science geeks at a party?
Social engineers.
74. Did you hear about the cybercriminal who got away?
They ransomware.
75. What do you tell a hacker after a bad breakup?
There are plenty of phish in the sea.
76. How did the vegetable farmer sell his produce on the dark web?
He used onion routing.
77. Why are emails so lonely?
They are afraid of attachments.
78. Why did the programmer leave the camping trip early?
There were too many bugs.
79. Why did the AI refuse to play hide and seek?
Because it knew it couldn’t hide its data breaches!
80. An SQL statement walks into a bar and sees two tables. It approaches and asks…
“May I join you?”
81. Why did the boomer refuse to play video games?
They couldn’t find the “any” key.
82. Why don’t young programmers write in script these days?
They were only taught Java.
83. Did you hear about the computer that kept rebooting?
It was terminal.
84. After a life of cybercrime, how did the hacker get to heaven?
The password hadn’t been changed in 2000 years.
85. What’s one step that witches and wizards take to ensure data security?
Quill testing.
86. Why did the football team fumble the handoff?
They didn’t use a secure transfer method.
87. How was Forrest Gump’s password cracked?
Because 1Forrest1 was easy to guess.
88. There’s No Place Like 127.0.0.1
89. I used to have a joke I told at parties about the UDP protocol.
But I could never tell if they got it.
90. Why did the password lack confidence?
It was insecure.
91. How many software developers does it take to change a light bulb?
Can’t be done, it’s a hardware problem.
92. Why didn’t the shopper go down the canned meat aisle in the grocery store?
Her SPAM filters were on.
93. Why didn’t the company move into the Castle in the Sky?
There wasn’t enough cloud storage.
94. What’s another name for apple juice?
iPhone charger.
95. If girls are made of sugar, spice, and everything nice, and boys are made of slime, snails, and puppy-dog tails, what’s the cloud made from?
Linux servers, mostly.
96. What’s a secret agent’s go-to fashion?
Spyware.
97. What kind of leak can’t be fixed by a plumber?
A data leak.
98. What did the moderator say to kick off the IT speed dating session?
“Singles, sign on!”
99. These two strings walk into a bar and sit down. The bartender says, “So what’ll it be?”
The first string says, “I think I’ll have a beer quag fulk boorg jdk^CjfdLk jk3s d#f67howe%^U r89nvy~~owmc63^Dz x.xvcu”
“Please excuse my friend,” the second string says, “He isn’t null-terminated.”
100. Why did the geek add body { padding-top: 1000px; } to his Facebook profile?
He wanted to keep a low profile.
As an IT professional, you’ve probably seen your fair share of coding errors, crashes, and system failures. But what about the lighter side? Our list of 1200 IT jokes brings out the humour in the sometimes frustrating world of technology.
1. There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
2. How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
None. It’s a hardware problem.
3. A SEO couple had twins. For the first time they were happy with duplicate content.
4. Why is it that programmers always confuse Halloween with Christmas?
Because 31 OCT = 25 DEC.
5. Why do they call it hyper text?
Too much JAVA.
6. Why did the boomer refuse to use emojis?
They believe in using words to express their feelings.
7. In order to understand recursion you must first understand recursion.
8. What’s a computer’s favorite fruit?
Raspberry Pi.
9. My hacker boyfriend is constantly going on vacation.
He’s always talking about his phishing trips.
10. How do you organize a space party?
You planet with tech!
11. Why did the geek add body { padding-top: 1000px; } to his Facebook profile?
He wanted to keep a low profile.
12. An SEO expert walks into a bar, bars, pub, tavern, public house, Irish pub, drinks, beer, alcohol.
13. I would tell you a UDP joke, but you might not get it.
14. 8 bytes walk into a bar, the bartender asks “What will it be?”
One of them says, “Make us a double.”
15. Two bytes meet. The first byte asks, “Are you ill?”
The second byte replies, “No, just feeling a bit off.”
16. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Codec
Codec who?
Codec me if I’m wrong, but this joke is great!
17. Why do IT professionals prefer cats?
Because they are purrfect for debugging.
18. If you put a million monkeys on a million keyboards, one of them will eventually write a Java program. The rest of them will write Perl programs.
19. There’s a band called 1023MB. They haven’t had any gigs yet.
20. There are only two hard things in computer science: cache invalidation, naming things, and off-by-one errors.
21. How do tech-savvy parents discipline their kids?
They change the Wi-Fi password!
22. Why was the smartphone cold at the party?
It lost all its contacts!
23. What’s a computer’s favorite snack?
Microchips!
24. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Internet
Internet who?
Internet-ting to see you here!
25. What do you call a group of musical hackers?
A cyberband!
26. How does a computer scientist fix a broken pizza?
With a byte.
27. Why was the robot so good at tennis?
Because it had great “serve” skills.
28. What did the computer say to its user?
“Ctrl + Alt + Delete your problems.”
29. Why don’t computers ever argue?
They just try to resolve the issue quietly.
30. How does a developer start their day?
By debugging their morning coffee.
31. Why was the software developer so calm during a storm?
Because they knew how to handle exceptions.
32. What do you call an iPhone with no internet?
An “iPod.”
33. Why don’t robots ever panic?
They have great control systems!
34. How do you make a computer laugh?
Tell it a funny “byte.”
35. What’s a programmer’s favorite hangout spot?
The “loop.”
36. Why was the smartphone so good at school?
Because it was always “charging” its brain!
37. Why did the computer break up with its software?
It had too many unresolved issues.
38. What do you call a tablet with good manners?
A well-educated iPad.
39. What did the computer say to the website?
You’re so “HTTP-ful.”
40. Why don’t tech geeks make good secret agents?
Because they can’t stop sharing their code.
41. Why did the computer keep quitting?
Because it had too many “windows.”
42. What do you call a motherboard with a sense of humor?
A funny circuit!
43. Why don’t engineers ever get lost?
They always follow the “code.”
44. What’s a Wi-Fi password’s favorite hobby?
Breaking barriers!
45. How do you apologize to a computer?
You give it a proper “reboot.”
46. Why was the computer’s girlfriend mad?
She thought it was “processor”-ing other relationships.
47. Why did the hacker break up with his partner?
Because they couldn’t keep their connection secure!
48. What’s a programmer’s favorite dessert?
Java chips!
49. What’s the hardest part about programming?
Finding the “end” of a curly bracket.
50. What do you get when you cross an Apple and a computer?
A hybrid device that doesn’t need a charger!
51. Why did the email break up with the server?
It needed some “space.”
52. What’s the difference between a developer and a non-developer?
A developer uses their code to solve problems, a non-developer gets “caught in the loop.”
53. Why was the programmer’s desk always so neat?
Because it had great “clean code.”
54. Why was the smartphone always getting in trouble?
Because it couldn’t stop talking in “texts.”
55. What’s a website’s favorite kind of music?
HTML — Hyper Text Markup Music.
56. Why did the router feel like it was in a bad relationship?
It couldn’t get a signal from its partner.
57. What do you call an encrypted joke?
A secure laugh.
58. Why was the server so confident?
Because it had excellent bandwidth!
59. How did the computer keep in touch?
It used a “webcam.”
60. Why are tech geeks always calm?
Because they know how to “debug” life.
61. What did the computer say when it needed a break?
“I think I’m ready to log out.”
62. Why was the programmer wearing glasses?
To improve his “web” sight.
63. Why did the smartphone get kicked out of school?
Because it kept getting caught texting.
64. How do you know when a computer is happy?
It starts running faster.
65. Why did the internet go to therapy?
It had too many unresolved connections.
66. What did the cell phone say to the charger?
“I’m feeling drained, plug me in!”
67. Why did the server hate exercise?
It didn’t want to “run” anymore.
68. Why don’t phones ever get invited to parties?
Because they keep dropping the call.
69. How do computers flirt?
They send each other “binary compliments.”
70. What do you call an outdated laptop?
A “has-been.”
71. Why was the tech conference so quiet?
Because the speakers were all muted.
72. What’s a hacker’s favorite holiday?
“Crack”mas!
73. Why was the CPU so stressed?
Because it couldn’t handle the load.
74. Why did the smartphone refuse to join the band?
It wasn’t good at “touching” the notes.
75. What’s a coder’s favorite song?
“Hello, World.”
76. Why was the keyboard feeling lonely?
It had too many “keys” to manage.
77. How do you make a phone laugh?
Tell it a “cell-fie” joke.
78. What’s the worst thing about programming?
Getting stuck in an infinite loop of errors.
79. Why did the webpage break up with its URL?
It felt like it was being “redirected” too much.
80. Why did the developer bring a ladder to work?
To reach the top of the stack.
81. What did the programmer do when he was bored?
He started creating new bugs.
82. What do you call a fake computer?
A “sham”puter.
83. Why did the Wi-Fi go to the gym?
To get better signal strength!
84. What did the computer say after a long day?
“I’m ready to shutdown.”
85. Why are programmers bad at relationships?
They can’t find the right function!
86. What does a tech-savvy ghost say?
Boo! I’m haunted by my system errors!
87. Why did the developer go broke?
Because they couldn’t find any cache.
88. What did one Wi-Fi router say to the other?
“We’re totally in sync!”
89. Why was the computer feeling insecure?
Because its hard drive was too full.
90. Why did the network go down?
Because the server was overloaded!
91. How do computers stay in shape?
They run on “RAM.”
92. What’s the most frustrating part of being a web developer?
When your website goes down for “maintenance.”
93. Why did the laptop hate school?
It kept getting caught in class “updates.”
94. What do you call a computer that sings?
A Dell.
95. Why do robots never get lost?
They always have a good “map.”
96. What did the web browser say to the website?
“Stop loading, I’m getting a timeout!”
97. What did the IT guy say to the other IT guy?
“Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
98. Why do robots always fix their mistakes?
Because they can’t stand the “error” of their ways!
99. I asked my Wi-Fi for a joke,
but it just gave me a weak signal!
100. How do you comfort a sad computer?
You reboot it!
IT jokes aren’t just for programmers—they’re for anyone who appreciates tech humour. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or just a curious computer user, these 1200 IT jokes will entertain you and your friends. Prepare for lots of chuckles!
1. Why did the smartphone get an award?
It had the “brightest” screen presence.
2. Why was the computer always calm under pressure?
It had great “chip” control.
3. Why did the PowerPoint presentation cross the road?
To get to the other slide!
4. What did the Wi-Fi say to the refrigerator?
You’re cool, but I’m more connected!
5. Why did the laptop bring a flashlight to bed?
Because it wanted to turn on its dreams!
6. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Server
Server who?
Server you right for asking for more!
7. Why did the smartphone go to school?
Because it wanted to be a “smartphone”!
8. What do you call a computer that takes time off?
A disc jockey!
9. What do you call a computer that loves to travel?
A “wander-processor.”
10. What did the traffic light say to the computer?
Don’t look, I’m changing!
11. Why was the smartphone so good at playing hide and seek?
Because it always found the “location services”!
12. Why did the PowerPoint presentation wear glasses?
Because it couldn’t focus!
13. What did one computer say to the other?
010101010101010101010101
14. Why did the laptop go to therapy?
It had too many screens!
15. How do you make a computer sleep?
You press the space bar!
16. Why did the laptop bring a blanket to the cafe?
It wanted to stay cozy while browsing the web!
17. Why did the smartphone apply for a job as a DJ?
It wanted to “mix” things up.
18. What did the laptop say to the coffee?
You fulfill my Java needs!
19. How do you fix a broken website?
With a URL-cane!
20. Why did the smartphone break up with the calculator?
It found someone with more apps-eal!
21. What’s a computer’s favorite dance move?
The disk-o!
22. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a “byte”!
23. How does a computer catch fish?
With its internet hook!
24. What did the cellphone say to the Wi-Fi?
You’re the WAN for me!
25. Why did the laptop go to school?
Because it wanted to become an “educated”!
26. What did the computer say to the printer?
Can I Ctrl+P your number?
27. What do you get when you cross a computer with a lifeguard?
A screensaver!
28. Why did the smartphone go on a diet?
It had too many apps!
29. Why did the laptop bring a sandwich to the office?
It didn’t want to go hungry in Windows!
30. What did the computer say when it won a race?
I byte the competition!
31. How did the cellphone propose to the Wi-Fi?
With a ring signal!
32. Knock knock
Who’s there?
App
App who?
App-roximately speaking, I’m funny!
33. How does a computer take a coffee break?
It hits the ESC key!
34. What’s a computer’s favorite dessert?
Ice cream!
35. Why did the cellphone break up with the alarm clock?
It was too “alarm-ing”!
36. Why did the computer bring a baseball bat to work?
It heard it had a lot of hits!
37. Why did the computer break up with the internet?
There was no connection.
38. Why did the smartphone become a comedian?
It had great “cell-f” esteem.
39. Why did the computer go to the party?
To see if it could “network”!
40. How does a computer tell time?
It looks at its “byte”watch!
41. Why did the cellphone go to therapy?
It had too many dropped calls!
42. What do you call a computer that sings pop music?
A Dell-y Parton!
43. Why did the Wi-Fi get invited to the party?
It had great “connection” skills!
44. What’s a computer’s favorite season?
“Sprinter” (Spring-Winter).
45. Why did the computer bring sunglasses to the party?
It didn’t want to be recognized!
46. What do you call a cellphone that can sing?
A smartphone!
47. Why did the PowerPoint presentation go to jail?
For excessive “clip art”!
48. How do you catch a squirrel with a laptop?
Just act like a nut!
49. Why did the computer go to the dance floor?
To break it down!
50. What do you call a laptop that can smell?
A Dell-icious!
51. Why did the cellphone bring a ladder to the bar?
It heard the drinks were on the house!
52. How did the computer get out of the maze?
It followed the “escape” key!
53. Why did the smartphone go to the therapist?
It had app-nesia!
54. What’s a computer’s favorite type of music?
Algo-rhythm and blues!
55. Why did the laptop get in trouble at school?
It was “spreading” rumors!
56. What do you call a cellphone that can talk?
A “cell-you-lar” device!
57. Why did the PowerPoint presentation break up with the projector?
It felt overshadowed!
58. How do you organize a computer party?
You “Ctrl” and “delete”!
59. Why did the cellphone go to the psychologist?
It was having a midlife app crisis!
60. What’s a computer’s favorite exercise?
Hard-drive!
61. Why did the laptop join a band?
Because it had good “keyboards”!
62. How do you know if a laptop is flirting with you?
It says, “You turn me on!”
63. Why did the computer become an artist?
It had pixel-perfect vision!
64. What did the cellphone say to the Wi-Fi?
You’re the hotspot of my life!
65. Why did the laptop go on a diet?
It wanted to shed some “megabytes”!
66. How did the computer propose to the printer?
With a ring-toner!
67. Why did the Wi-Fi go to school?
Because it wanted to get smarter-fied!
68. What’s a computer’s favorite type of pet?
A mouse!
69. Why did the cellphone break up with the calculator?
It found someone who could count on it!
70. How do you catch a squirrel with a laptop?
Just act like a “tree”!
71. Why did the computer go to the gym?
To get more “RAM”bunctious!
72. What did the RAM say to the processor?
“I’ve got your memory on lockdown!”
73. Why did the RAM feel lonely?
Because it couldn’t find a compatible memory stick!
74. How does a computer flirt with RAM?
It says, “Are you a memory module? Because you make my heart skip a beat!”
75. Why did the RAM start a band?
Because it had great “sync” with the rhythm!
76. What’s a computer’s favorite mode of transportation?
The “bus.”
77. Why did the computer apply for a job as a chef?
It wanted to “process” food orders.
78. What did one computer say to the other in binary code?
“You’re a 1 in a million.”
79. Why did the smartphone go to the beach?
It wanted to get a “cell-f” tan.
80. What’s a computer’s favorite kind of car?
A “USB” drive.
81. Why did the laptop bring a backpack to the bar?
It heard it was a “liquid” assets party.
82. What’s a computer’s favorite ice cream flavor?
“Cookies and Cache.”
83. Why did the smartphone enroll in art school?
It wanted to be a “selfie” portrait artist.
84. What do you call a computer that can sing?
Adele.
85. Why did the computer apply for a job in construction?
It wanted to build “data bridges.”
86. What’s a computer’s favorite music genre?
“Alt-Control-Delete” rock.
87. What’s a computer’s favorite type of movie?
“Sci-FI” (Science Fiction).
88. Why did the computer refuse to play cards with the printer?
It was tired of getting “paper”-cut.
89. What do you call a computer that’s been hit with a hammer?
“A flat screen.”
90. Why was the computer cold during winter?
It was stuck in “freeze” mode.
91. What’s a computer’s favorite cereal?
“Kernal” flakes.
92. Why did the smartphone bring a ladder to the party?
It wanted to “reach” new heights of fun.
93. What’s a computer’s favorite game?
“Ctrl” + “Alt” + “Delete.”
94. Why did the computer go to school?
To improve its “byte”-sized knowledge.
95. What do you call a computer that tells jokes?
A “laugh-gorithm.”
96. What’s a computer’s favorite drink?
“Java” coffee.
97. Why did the smartphone bring a calculator to the party?
In case there was a “count-down.”
98. What do you call a computer that sings country music?
A “Dell-ta Dawn.”
99. Why did the computer go to the zoo?
It wanted to learn about “wild bytes.”
100. Why did the computer catch a cold?
Because it had a bad case of CAPS LOCK!
Need a break from debugging or system updates? Check out our list of 1200 IT jokes! These jokes are sure to give you a good laugh and take your mind off the stress of IT work. You’ll be recharged and ready to get back to your tasks in no time.
1. How do you organize a space party?
You “planet.”
2. Why did the smartphone go to therapy?
It had too many apps-issues.
3. Why did the robot go on a diet?
It had too many bytes.
4. What did one Wi-Fi signal say to the other?
“I feel a connection.”
5. Why did the web developer go broke?
He lost his domain in a bet!
6. Why do programmers always mix up Christmas and Halloween?
Because Oct 31 == Dec 25.
7. Why did the computer apply for a job?
It wanted to have a byte of the Apple.
8. Why did the computer get a ticket?
It didn’t have a valid IP address.
9. Why do programmers prefer iOS development?
Because it’s hard to Android-curate jokes.
10. Why did the computer bring sunglasses to the office?
It wanted to “shut out” the bright ideas.
11. Why did the smartphone go to therapy?
It couldn’t find its selfie-worth.
12. What did one iPhone say to the other?
“I used to know you, but you’ve changed.”
13. Why did the laptop bring sunglasses to the party?
It wanted to prevent “glare-ware.”
14. Why did the computer eat a sandwich?
Because it had a byte.
15. What did the smartphone say to the computer when it crashed?
“I hope you have ‘backup’ plans.”
16. Why did the smartphone go to school?
It wanted to improve its app-titude.
17. Why was the robot sweating at the gym?
It couldn’t find its “Ctrl” button.
18. What did the mouse say to the keyboard?
“You’re my type.”
19. What did the computer say to its owner?
“You crack me up, but don’t break me!”
20. Why did the computer take a nap?
It had too many “byte”-s of data.
21. Why did the computer go on a date?
It had a crush on the mouse.
22. Why was the smartphone upset?
It had too many app-titude problems.
23. Why did the computer catch a virus?
It wasn’t wearing a mask (firewall).
24. What did the smartphone say to the tablet?
“You’re touchy.”
25. Why did the smartphone go to therapy?
It had too many “app-rehensions.”
26. Why did the computer go on a diet?
It wanted to lose some “cookies.”
27. Why was the robot sweating at the gym?
It couldn’t find the “delete” button.
28. What do you call a group of musical computers?
An “algorhythm” band.
29. Why did the laptop bring a backpack to the coffee shop?
It was preparing for a “Java” expedition.
30. What’s a programmer’s favorite place in New York?
The “Big Apple.”
31. Why did the computer apply for a job in construction?
It wanted to be a “chip” builder.
32. What’s a computer’s favorite type of exercise?
“CAPS LOCK”-out sessions.
33. What did the smartphone say to the refrigerator?
“Stop freezing my apps!”
34. Why did the computer start a band with a mouse and a keyboard?
They wanted to play “hardware” music.
35. Why did the smartphone go to school?
It wanted to improve its “cell-f” esteem.
36. What’s a computer’s favorite snack?
“Micro-chips.”
37. Why did the computer get locked out of the house?
It couldn’t find the right “key.”
38. What do you call a computer superhero?
“Data Man.”
39. Why did the computer catch a cold?
It didn’t have antivirus software.
40. Why was the smartphone upset?
It had too many “textual” difficulties.
41. Why did the computer refuse to play cards with the printer?
It was afraid of “paper cuts.”
42. What did the mouse say to the keyboard?
“You’re not my type.”
43. Why was the computer cold at night?
It left its “Windows” open.
44. Why did the smartphone apply for a job at the bakery?
It wanted to be the “breadwinner.”
45. Why did the computer go on a date with a tablet?
It heard they had “touching” conversations.
46. Why did the tech guru bring a ladder to work?
To “climb the tech-nology” ladder!
47. What’s a computer’s favorite music genre?
“USB-bass.”
48. Why did the smartphone bring sunglasses to the concert?
It was worried about “glare-ware.”
49. Why did the computer refuse to take a vacation?
It didn’t want to “cache” out.
50. Why did the computer keep freezing at the beach?
It couldn’t handle too many “sandy bytes.”
51. Why did the computer go to therapy?
It had too many bytes of emotional baggage!
52. Why did the smartphone apply for a job as a chef?
It wanted to show off its “app”-etizing skills.
53. Why was the computer cold during the winter?
It was stuck in “freeze” mode.
54. What’s a computer’s favorite dance?
The “algorhythm.”
55. Why did the mouse bring a suitcase to the office?
It heard it was a “click and travel” job.
56. Why did the computer go to therapy?
It had too many “mouse-click” issues.
57. What do you call a computer that takes too long to boot up?
A “byte” of a procrastinator.
58. Why did the smartphone go to the barber?
It needed a “cutting-edge” haircut.
59. What’s a computer’s favorite type of exercise?
“Hard-disk” spinning.
60. Why did the computer refuse to play hide and seek?
Because good luck hiding when you’re always “online.”
61. What did the computer say to the refrigerator?
“You’re running some cool programs!”
62. How do you comfort a JavaScript bug?
You console it.
63. What do you call a computer that sings opera?
A “Dell-iver.”
64. Why did the computer bring a ladder to the tech conference?
It wanted to reach new “heights” in technology.
65. What’s a computer’s favorite instrument?
The “key”-board.
66. Why did the laptop get a parking ticket?
It was “double-parked.”
67. What’s a computer’s favorite dessert?
“Cookies” and cream.
68. Why did the computer go on a date with the printer?
It heard they had “compatible” personalities.
69. Why did the smartphone bring a flashlight to the party?
It wanted to “brighten” up the place.
70. What’s a computer’s favorite type of coffee?
Java, of course!
71. Why did the computer break up with the printer?
It couldn’t handle the constant “paper”work.
72. Why did the smartphone apply for a job at the zoo?
It wanted to be the “app-keeper.”
73. Why did the computer always carry an umbrella?
In case of “data” showers.
74. What did the computer say when it lost its way?
“I think I took the wrong turn at the motherboard.”
75. Why was the smartphone always late for work?
Because it had too many “appointments.”
76. Why did the computer apply for a job at the bakery?
It wanted to be a “breadboard” designer.
77. What’s a computer’s favorite snack?
“Chips” and data.
78. Why did the laptop go to therapy?
It had too many “screen” issues.
79. What did one computer say to the other?
“You’re so binary, always a 1 or a 0.”
80. Why did the smartphone apply for a job as a detective?
It wanted to be a “cell”-ebrity sleuth.
81. Why was the computer cold during winter?
It was “byte”-ing the chill.
82. What’s a computer’s favorite music genre?
“Hard-drive” rock.
83. Why did the smartphone bring a magnifying glass to the party?
It wanted to search for “hidden connections.”
84. Why did the computer bring a ladder to the software update?
It needed to “reach” the next level.
85. What’s a computer’s favorite fruit?
“Apple” – of course!
86. Why was the mouse so stressed at work?
Because it had too many “clicks” to handle.
87. What did the smartphone say when it found out it was obsolete?
“I’ve been ‘phased’ out!”
88. Why did the computer start a gardening club?
To learn how to “root” for new software.
89. What’s a computer’s favorite place to relax?
The “web.”
90. Why did the smartphone go on a date with the tablet?
They heard it was a “touching” experience.
91. Why did the computer apply for a job as a chef?
It wanted to “compute” delicious recipes.
92. What did the smartphone say when it got wet in the rain?
“I’m feeling ‘under the weather’!”
93. Why was the computer so good at math?
It had strong “processing” skills.
94. Why did the laptop bring a backpack to work?
To “store” all its data.
95. What’s a computer’s favorite subject in school?
“History,” because it’s all about “byte”-sized information.
96. Why was the smartphone always nervous?
Because it had too many “cell-f” doubts.
97. Why did the computer refuse to play cards with the printer?
It was afraid of getting “paper”-cut.
98. Why did the computer bring a broom to the office?
It wanted to “sweep” the competition.
99. What did the computer say when it felt unwell?
“I think I have a terminal illness.”
100. Why was the smartphone always cheerful?
It had a “positive charge” every day.
From network failures to endless lines of code, the life of an IT professional can sometimes feel like a never-ending loop of work. But with 1200 IT jokes at your disposal, you’ll always find something to laugh about and keep your morale high during the toughest of days.
1. What did the man do after the Nintendo game ended in a tie?
He asked for a Wii-match!
2. What do you do when you encounter a sad Xbox?
You console it.
3. What did the gaming reporter say about the new Minecraft updates?
“They’re groundbreaking!”
4. Gamers don’t take hot showers…
They take Steam-y ones.
5. What does the gamer use to make bread?
Ninten-dough.
6. My Xbox, PS4 and Switch all broke on the same day…
I was inconsolable.
7. Oh no! PlayStation and Xbox online services are down! Someone call an ambulance!
*Wii U Wii U Wii U*
8. What game is in Schrodinger’s Xbox?
Dead or Alive
9. I was electrocuted by the PlayStation controller…
I was shocked twice.
10. Why doesn’t Mario like to use the internet?
He’s afraid of the Browsers.
11. Why doesn’t Mike Tyson play the PlayStation?
Because he’s an Xbox-er.
12. How many Nintendo fans does it take to change a lightbulb?
Who knows? They’re all too busy playing with the Switch.
13. What was the only Nintendo series to really fall flat?
Paper Mario.
14. Ctrl yourself around these hilarious bits.
15. Save the drama for your motherboard.
16. Let’s not RAMble on too much.
17. Don’t byte off more than you can process.
18. I’ll delete my cookies, but you can’t erase our history.
19. You auto-complete me.
20. I’ve got my CAPS LOCKed on you.
21. My love for you is like a hard drive—endless.
22. You’ve got the key to my heart-drive.
23. There’s no space in my heart for anyone else.
24. I think you’re the Ctrl to my Alt Del.
25. Why go out when we can just Net-flix and chill?
26. You make my heart reboot.
27. I’m so done with your updates.
28. Don’t worry, I’ve got backup.
29. Let’s make it a date-a.
30. I’m totally in your cache.
31. Just WAN-na be with you.
32. Found my true Ctrl-F.
33. You’re my favorite URL in the world.
34. Why did the computer keep its secrets?
It didn’t want to share its cache!
35. I asked my computer for a date, but it just gave me an error.
Guess it’s not ready to commit!
36. The computer got cold at night…
so it turned on its fans for some warm support.
37. I told my laptop a great story…
but it just couldn’t process the plot!
38. Why did the programmer go broke?
Because he lost his cache flow!
39. I wanted to keep my computer warm, so I installed a few windows…
but now it just lets the heat slip right out!
40. When the computer broke down…
it took a byte out of my day!
41. I tried to teach my computer how to play poker…
but it kept folding under pressure!
42. The hard drive was feeling overwhelmed…
so it took a little time out to decompress.
43. My desktop went to therapy…
it had too many unresolved issues in its registry!
44. I told my monitor it needed glasses…
because it keeps showing me blurry lines!
45. Why don’t keyboards ever get lost?
They always know how to return home!
46. I asked the router where my internet was…
and it just said, “I’m feeling a bit disconnected today.”
47. The computer’s favorite type of music?
Anything with a good bandwidth!
48. I overheard the keyboard and the mouse arguing about who should take the lead in gaming…
but they both just clicked!
49. Why did the computer bring a ladder to work?
Because it wanted to reach new heights in its programming career!
50. Why did the app crash its own party?
It couldn’t handle the load.
51. What do you call a bug that only happens on demo day?
A feature.
52. My app started meditating…
It wanted to debug its thoughts.
53. Why did the coder take a nap?
Because he needed to rest API.
54. My app won an award for being unpredictable.
It’s an outlier in the field!
55. I tried debugging my app at 3am.
Turns out the bug was me.
56. Why did the startup hire a ghost?
To work on the backend.
57. What do apps use to freshen up?
Cookies and cache.
58. The UI went on vacation.
It needed more space.
59. Why did the mobile app go to therapy?
It had issues with responsiveness.
60. What happened to the software update that took too long?
It timed out of our hearts.
61. The app’s loading screen is writing a memoir.
It’s taking forever, but it promises it’ll be worth it.
62. When it comes to coding, every line has its own syntax and context!
63. It’s important to keep a keyboard handy, just in case of emergency inputs!
64. When the computer ate a file, it really took a bite out of productivity!
65. Old computers can’t hide their past; they always show their true bytes!
66. When a hard drive fails, it really knows how to crash a party!
67. Printers can be moody; they always seem to have paper jams at the worst times!
68. Debugging can be a shocking experience, especially when it comes to current problems!
69. Keyboard shortcuts often lead to a swift escape from lengthy tasks!
70. Sometimes laptops just need a reboot to get their minds back on track!
71. A corrupted file is simply a document with some serious trust issues!
72. A programmer’s favorite drink? Java, because it really stirs up the code!
73. Computer mice can be quite sneaky, always slipping away just when needed!
74. Hard disks are great listeners; they really know how to store your secrets!
75. When servers take a break, they really let their connections rest!
76. A software update is the perfect time for a file to hit the refresh button!
77. When the computer caught a virus, it couldn’t find its “cure” in the “cache” of remedies.
78. I tried to “debug” my code, but it just ended up being a “bug” in my plan.
79. My computer’s memory is so bad, I asked it to save my work, and it just said, “Oh, forget it!”
80. The computer was feeling so down, it couldn’t find its “drive” to function properly.
81. My laptop asked me to “check” its “mail” because it was feeling a bit “spammy.”
82. Every time I switch on my computer, it “logs” its feelings about being “offline.”
83. When the programmer had a bad day, he decided to “throw in the towel” and “reset” his attitude.
84. I told my computer I needed to “process” my feelings, but it only wanted to “compute” my issues.
85. The keyboard was always getting into arguments, but it just couldn’t “shift” its perspective.
86. When the printer met the computer, they had a deep “connection” that was hard to “break.”
87. My computer doesn’t like to “crash,” but sometimes it just can’t help but “freeze” up in tough situations.
88. The software engineer was so proud of his project; he said it was a real “byte” of “excellence.”
89. After years of working together, the monitor and the CPU finally decided to “screen” their feelings.
90. I told my friend I was “out of memory,” and he suggested I take a “byte” out of life instead.
91. The hard drive was feeling empty, but I told it that it was just going through a “partition” phase.
92. I tried to get a job at the computer store, but they said I didn’t have the right cache of skills.
93. When the computer broke up with its partner, it said, “I need space, you keep crashing my programs!”
94. When the laptop heard a rumor, it couldn’t help but byte back with a punchline.
95. The programmer went to a comedy club and said, “I love a good pun; it really compiler my day!”
96. My computer and I have a great relationship, but sometimes it just needs a little reboot in the romance department.
97. The computer was so confident; it thought it could handle any task. Little did it know, it was only good at byte-sized challenges!
98. I once worked for a computer company that only made good puns; they always had a great tech sense of humor!
99. When the computer started a band, its debut album was called “Hard Drive: The Rhythms of My Memory.”
100. I named my computer “George Foreman” because it always makes me grill my data!
Are you the resident techie at your office? You’ll love having this massive list of 1200 IT jokes at your disposal. They’re ideal for sharing with colleagues, making the day go by faster, and reminding everyone that tech jobs don’t have to be all work and no play.
1. My computer got in trouble for telling too many jokes.
I guess it couldn’t control its processors!
2. The computer just can’t keep its emotions in check.
Every time it gets a little too much ram, it starts spilling its bytes!
3. I asked my computer if it wanted to dance.
But it said it couldn’t because it kept losing its connection!
4. My friend said he’d quit his computer job for humor.
I told him he should stick with it; humor is often just a matter of “formatting”!
5. The laptop fell in love with a Wi-Fi router.
Their relationship had great connectivity but lacked bandwidth!
6. When I asked my computer how it felt about my puns.
It replied, “I’m not programmed to laugh, but I appreciate the data!”
7. A picture is worth
a thousand pixels.
8. Don’t put all your eggs
in one folder.
9. The early bird gets the worm.
But the second mouse gets the cheese.
10. When life gives you lemons.
Reboot and try again.
11. You can’t have your cake
and edit it too.
12. A clean cache
is a happy cache.
13. It’s not the size of the RAM.
It’s how you use it.
14. If at first you don’t succeed.
Call it version 1.0.
15. There’s no place like
127.0.0.1.
16. Don’t count your chickens
before they hatch the code.
17. Time flies like an arrow.
Fruit flies like a spreadsheet.
18. An apple a day
keeps the bugs away.
19. Actions speak louder
than byte.
20. A watched pot never boils.
But an unmonitored server crashes.
21. If you can’t stand the heat.
Get out of the data center.
22. The grass is always greener
on the other network.
23. Great minds think alike.
But so do computers.
24. You can lead a horse to water.
But you can’t make it install software.
25. There’s no use crying over spilled milk.
But there is over lost data.
26. Where there’s a will…
there’s a way to debug.
27. Don’t bite off more
than you can process.
28. I told my computer I needed a break.
Now it won’t stop sending me “processor” messages.
29. My computer can’t take a joke.
It has no cache for humor!
30. I have a friend who’s a computer.
He really knows how to handle a byte!
31. I asked my computer for a joke.
But it just gave me a hard drive instead.
32. When the computer’s feeling down.
I just remind it to “byte” the bullet!
33. I named my computer “Bite.”
Because every time I close a program, it takes a chunk out of my time!
34. My computer and I had a falling out.
Now it’s just a broken link in our relationship.
35. I told my laptop it was a “web” designer.
It just looked at me with its blank screen!
36. The computer’s favorite dance?
The “disk-o” of course!
37. I tried to make a pun about my computer.
But it just ended up being a total glitch!
38. My computer has a great sense of humor.
It always knows when to “byte” back!
39. I asked my computer to teach me about encryption.
But it kept saying it was a “key” subject!
40. When I upgraded my computer.
I told it it was getting a “byte” of the good life!
41. I told my computer to drive safe.
But it kept crashing all over the place!
42. My computer asked for help.
It was feeling so “out of memory”!
43. I gave my laptop a hug.
It really needed some “support”!
44. When I told my computer I loved it.
It just responded with a “404 – feelings not found.”
45. My computer is a real multitasker.
It can “tab” between love and logic effortlessly!
46. My computer once tried to play hide and seek.
But I always found it in the “root” directory!
47. My computer’s favorite genre?
“Cache” and release!
48. Why did the computer break up with the internet?
There were too many connections but not enough bandwidth.
49. I’m on a seafood diet.
I see food and I byte!
50. My computer wants to play hide and seek.
But it keeps losing its bits.
51. Why did the coder get kicked out of the party?
Because he kept saying “Hello World!” to everyone.
52. I told my computer I needed a break.
And it froze!
53. Did you hear about the computer that took a nap?
It had too many tabs open.
54. When I asked my computer about its love life.
It said it had too many “cache” situations.
55. Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Because light attracts bugs!
56. My computer is like an artist.
It has a lot of unfinished sketches and drafts!
57. Why are computers so good at playing music?
Because they have great “sync”ing skills!
58. I’m really good at my job.
I can program in multiple languages and still speak fluent “byte.”
59. Why do computers never get lost?
They always have good “GPS” (Guided Positioning System).
60. I told my computer to take a picture of my heart.
It said it wasn’t connected to the right “drive.”
61. My computer told me it was allergic to Wi-Fi.
It kept disconnecting!
62. Why do tech experts never quarrel?
Because they know how to settle their “differences in byte.”
63. My laptop wanted to go to school.
But it didn’t want to lose its “memory.”
64. Why did the smartphone bring a towel to work?
It wanted to wipe its screen!
65. When my computer saw me eating snacks.
It said, “You really should CTRL your cravings!”
66. Why are computers great comedians?
They love working with punchlines!
67. My computer tried to tell me a joke.
But it couldn’t find the right “format.”
68. If at first you don’t succeed…
Call it version 1.0.
69. I thought growing up would mean…
More saving in ‘Save As’ and less Ctrl+Alt+Del.
70. Computers are like air conditioners…
They stop working when you open Windows.
71. My computer once told me,
“Keyboard not found. Press any key to continue.”
72. A computer is only as smart as its user…
Sometimes, not even that.
73. I wish life had an undo button…
Like computers.
74. A computer beat me at chess…
But I won in kickboxing.
75. Computers are like teenagers…
You have to repeat yourself 10 times.
76. A program does what you say…
Not what you want.
77. Why was the math book sad?
It had too many problems!
78. I would make a computer joke…
But I’d just crash and burn.
79. Why did the computer take a nap?
For some byte-sized rest!
80. Why was the computer cold and lonely?
It downloaded Windows 10.
81. How does a computer go on vacation?
By going offline!
82. I told my computer to be spontaneous.
It scheduled a random restart every hour.
83. Why did the computer go to church?
It had too much hard drive.
84. I bought a computer that couldn’t speak English.
It had French Windows.
85. What do you get when you cross a computer and a snake?
A mistake.
86. I have a great computer joke…
But I’m still waiting for it to load.
87. I asked my computer for a joke…
It replied, “I’m not programmed for humor.”
88. I asked my computer how long until dinner…
It said it would calculate it.
89. What is a computer’s favorite snack?
Micro-chips!
90. Why did the computer need glasses?
It couldn’t C#.
91. Why did the computer go to the doctor again?
Because it still had a mouse!
92. Why did the computer have relationship issues?
It kept falling for scams.
93. Why did the computer break up with its printer?
It wasn’t compatible.
94. What do you call a magician on a computer?
A peripheral visionary.
95. What does a computer eat for lunch?
A byte-size sandwich!
96. Did you hear about the new virus?
It’s called Microsoft Office.
97. I’m trying to start a band with my computer…
But we can’t find a good keyboard player.
98. Why did the computer date a floppy disk?
It couldn’t resist the magnetic attraction.
99. Why did the computer go to jail?
It downloaded illegal software!
100. My computer and I have a love-hate relationship.
I love to hate it.
With 1200 IT jokes to explore, there’s no shortage of laughs for you and your team. These jokes cover everything from classic IT stereotypes to witty takes on software bugs, giving you endless material for humorous moments during the workday.
1. Why couldn’t the computer play sports?
It kept crashing.
2. How does a computer get drunk?
It takes screenshots.
3. Old programmers never die.
They just don’t C very well, or C#.
4. Why did the computer go on a diet?
It had too many cookies.
5. Why did the computer go to therapy?
It had too many bytes of emotional baggage!
6. Why did the programmer quit his job?
He didn’t get arrays.
7. A SQL statement walks into a bar…
Asks 2 tables if he can join them.
8. What do you call a computer that sings?
A-Dell!
9. How does a computer ask for a hug?
Can I CTRL + ALT + DELETE your emotions?
10. If you steal my copy of Microsoft Office…
I will find you: You have my Word.
11. When data can’t drive…
It takes the bus.
12. What do you call a website that sings?
A-utube.
13. How does a computer flirt?
It compresses its feelings into a zip file.
14. How does a computer get a haircut?
With Cntrl + Cntrl + C.
15. How do you organize a space party?
You planet.
16. What do you get when you cross a computer and a tree?
A root directory.
17. How do you fix a broken website?
With a mouse pad.
18. Why did the programmer always wear glasses?
Because she couldn’t C#.
19. Why was the computer cold?
It left its Windows open!
20. Why did the computer go to jail?
It committed a byte crime.
21. Why did the computer go to the gym?
To get more megabytes.
22. How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
None, that’s a hardware problem.
23. What do you call a group of hackers?
A circle of trust, CTRL + ALT + DELETE your privacy!
24. What do you call a haunted computer?
A spook-tor.
25. Dead hard drives should be encrypted.
They take secrets to the grave.
26. I told my computer I needed a break…
It froze on me!
27. Why did the computer refuse to turn on?
Because it was feeling down.
28. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
29. How do you organize a space battle?
With star-teams.
30. I named my hard drive “dat ass”…
Now my computer asks if I want to “back dat ass up.”
31. What do computers and air conditioners have in common?
They both become useless when you open windows.
32. I’m reading a book on anti-gravity.
It’s impossible to put down!
33. “There’s a ship over there sending a DOS!”
“Don’t you mean SOS?” “No, it’s a Sea Prompt.”
34. How am I with PowerPoint?
You could say I Excel at it.
35. What does a baby computer call its father?
Data!
36. I used to be a banker…
But I lost interest.
37. My computer’s keyboard and I are in a committed relationship.
We’re always attached.
38. How does a computer take a coffee break?
It downloads Java.
39. Why did the computer go to the eye doctor?
Because it had a screen problem!
40. I’m not lazy;
I’m just on energy-saving mode.
41. I told my boss we should get rid of unwanted redundancy.
I got booted.
42. I’m trying to Exchange my family.
Meanwhile I’m maintaining a positive Outlook.
43. Why is the keyboard crying?
It’s feeling too emotional to take a screenshot.
44. My boss wanted me to change the DNS server settings.
I told him ICANN.
45. I’m friends with 25 letters of the alphabet.
I don’t know y.
46. Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Because light attracts bugs.
47. What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta.
What do you call a fake computer?
An imac!
48. I’m not anti-social;
I’m just not user-friendly.
49. What do you get when you cross a computer and a life coach?
A self-help-ware program!
50. How did the computer break up with its girlfriend?
“Sorry, it’s not you, it’s me. I think we need to Ctrl Alt Del this relationship.”
51. I watched the NAS car.
It was clear they had a hard drive.
52. Parallel lines have so much in common.
It’s a shame they’ll never meet.
53. Why did the computer date a floppy disk?
Because it heard she was easy to read.
54. I asked my computer how to boot faster…
It said, “Try running!”
55. My wife wanted me to drop the kids at school.
She knows I’m a master of drag and drop.
56. Why did the computer keep sneezing?
It had a virus!
57. A computer is like an old testament god…
With a lot of rules and no mercy.
58. The only problem with troubleshooting…
Is that sometimes trouble shoots back.
59. The best thing about a laptop…
It doesn’t get heavier when you add more data.
60. You cannot unplug stupidity…
But you *can* mute it on social media.
61. When in doubt…
Hit ctrl+alt+delete.
62. My computer has a mind of its own.
Mostly, it’s just a blank screen.
63. Computers make great servants…
But I don’t want to serve under them.
64. How do you fix a broken website?
With a URL-aid kit!
65. The biggest lie I tell myself is…
‘I’ll remember that password.’
66. Why did the computer squeak?
Because it had a mouse problem!
67. What did the router say to the modem?
“You move me.”
68. I asked my phone what the weather was.
It said “Cloudy with a chance of data.”
69. Why do programmers hate camping?
Too many pop-ups.
70. Why did the mouse break up with the keyboard?
Too many missed clicks.
71. What’s a laptop’s favorite game?
Minesweeper.
72. What did the USB say to the port?
“I’m finally plugged in!”
73. My new computer sings.
It’s a Dell.
74. Why did the coder sleep at work?
He didn’t want to lose his cache.
75. Why did the Bluetooth break up with the speaker?
No connection.
76. What did the tech support agent say at a party?
“Have you tried turning up the volume?”
77. Why did the printer go to jail?
It was caught in a paper jam.
78. How do you get a computer drunk?
Pour some RAM and Coke.
79. I tried to make a website about sarcasm.
But it didn’t load properly—figures.
80. Why did the mobile app get rejected?
It didn’t meet the play store’s standards.
81. What do hackers do at the beach?
Phish.
82. What’s a firewall’s favorite exercise?
Blocking lunges.
83. What did the screen say to the keyboard?
“You crack me up.”
84. I lost my backup drive.
Now I’m living life dangerously.
85. What’s a software developer’s favorite movie?
The Boolean Identity.
86. What do you call it when your internet’s down?
A net-negative.
87. Why are tech people so good at chess?
They think several moves ahead—usually in binary.
88. I put my computer on airplane mode.
Now it thinks it’s a pilot.
89. My smart fridge just joined a dating app.
It’s looking for cool people.
90. What did the error message say at the party?
“Invalid input.”
91. I tried to marry a USB port.
The engagement didn’t stick.
92. My smartwatch is always judging me.
It keeps asking if I’m still alive.
93. Why don’t programmers get lost?
They always have a map function.
94. Why do tech startups love coffee?
Because without Java, nothing works.
95. My antivirus told me I’m a threat.
It finally sees my potential.
96. Why did the cloud storm out of the meeting?
It wasn’t being stored properly.
97. How do computers pick their clothes?
They browse.
98. What’s a computer’s worst fear?
A fatal exception.
99. Why was the IT guy always calm?
He had great control over his Alt-er ego.
100. What’s a gamer’s favorite kind of tea?
LAN-tea.