Why Bother With Help Desk Software? Word Count: 448 Summary: The advancements in the information superhighway have made many people dependent on technology for their personal and business activities. People today are becoming highly dependent on technology that they even need computers to check their day to day activities. Students, doctors, lawyers and even businessmen are becoming more and more reliant to computers for their schedules, activities, business plans and almost all their life strategies. Without computers, the careers,... Keywords: help desk, IT, computer Article Body: The advancements in the information superhighway have made many people dependent on technology for their personal and business activities. People today are becoming highly dependent on technology that they even need computers to check their day to day activities. Students, doctors, lawyers and even businessmen are becoming more and more reliant to computers for their schedules, activities, business plans and almost all their life strategies. Without computers, the careers, businesses and even the lives of these people would be in chaos. This growing dependency on all things technical has made people realize the importance of setting up a system that would help them survive any technical emergency. Not all people using computers are experts so they at least need something to give them the basics of technical troubleshooting. One of the most important products to reach the market is the so-called help desk software. This software is aimed at helping a buyer of any software product who has little or no knowledge about the product he has bought. The help desk software provides a step by step guide on how to use the software and what to do in case the buyer experiences any problem with the software. A help desk software is becoming a part of the after sales service of most software companies who want to keep their clients happy and content even after buying their products. Most help desks can be accessed through the Internet to allow all users to get as much information about the product through the most efficient method. A help desk is so important especially when the program or product being used plays a big role in the day to day operations of the business of the user. Corporations that are heavy users of software and other computer products should see to it that they create help desks in the office so that any employee who encounters technical problem can solve the problem by himself. Creating a help desk will not only maximize production but it will also save time and effort of the technical people who can focus their attention on more pressing matters which only they can perform. Employees who have problems with their computers and other office machines can just turn to the help desk and check the instructions for specific emergencies or problems related to the product they are having trouble with. Help desks are now playing a big role in the operations of every business no matter if it is just a small or medium sized business or even if it is a large corporation. All businesses can benefit from the support offered by a help desk and they should start creating one for their staff.