computer repair

The gentle art of trying to understand computer repairs

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If you’ve ever been baffled by the conversation about a car service, as most people have, you’ll be pleased to hear that computer repairs are now almost as difficult. Computer and car owners have one thing in common- They own machines they don’t know a thing about. Most computer users get battered into a level [...]

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How To Excel as a Desktop Support Technician

January 2, 2011

Desktop support technicians carry the major share of IT support functions in any organization. The importance and scope of this role are often seriously underestimated. Desktop support involves a lot of technical expertise, and often working with a very wide range of hardware and software. This can include configuration work, and helping customers with their [...]

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Re-start explorer.exe when your taskbar and desktop icons are missing

October 17, 2010

Have you ever started your computer to find your taskbar missing along with all your desktop shortcut icons and your start menu? You can maybe see your desktop color but the icons are not there. Even your desktop seems to have lost its wallpaper. The computer seems to be running fine. Or maybe you start [...]

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Give your friends free computer help and tips using Jing

September 16, 2010

Previously I wrote an article about Using Windows Remote Assistance To Get Computer Help, however the way I am going to show you today is a bit different. The amazing thing about this cute little program is that anyone can use it. You will become a professional at making screen cast videos and sharing them [...]

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Got the Fiverr – Get computer help for $5

July 22, 2010

What is Fiverr you say? It is a website where people advertise jobs that they can do for $5. Everything costs $5. I am not sure why the website is not called the $5 site? Anyway, there are thousands of jobs advertised , including people offering computer help. There are ads for getting rid of [...]

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Computer Repair Rip Off!!!

May 30, 2010

Computer repair rip off is a common problem now days. The computer service repair business has become a thriving mobile business as almost every household has a computer now. But how do you know when they are being honest about what needs to be repaired? You might speak to a desktop support technician or you [...]

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How to clean inside your computer case safely

May 24, 2010

How often do you clean your computer case, inside and out? Did you realize that having a clean computer is a necessity for the system to run at its optimal levels? Having dust and dirt build up inside your computer case can restrict the airflow and cause serious damage to your components. One common example [...]

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