What does "pebcac" mean?

Problem Exists Between Chair And Computer. Used by technical support helpdesk staff to indicate that the problem with a user’s computer or experience is due to user error.

What is a synonym for "pebcac"?

Common synonyms include: pebcak, pebcak.

Pebcac

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Problem Exists Between Chair And Computer. Used by technical support helpdesk staff to indicate that the problem with a user’s computer or experience is due to user error. humorous

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