I am looking for a service that will let me use my laptop computer as the phone. It has a speaker and a mic. I don’t want a Skype thing where I make video to other people with Skype. Just phone calls to regular phones. I thought Google voice would have this option, but no.
Yahoo Voice. I use it, and am very happy with it.
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IN YOUR HOME COMPUTER REPAIR
24 HOUR COMPUTER REPAIR
IF I CAN’T FIX IT, IT’S FREE
Hello im 19 years old and im studying network engineering i work full time in a hotel reception and travel far everyday and get paid 8.50 a hour.i go to school in the mornings and work from 3-11pm job is a hour away from my house.there is a friend who is selling his van with equipment for mobile car wash.me and my cuzin are planning to go half and half guy is selling it for 2000$..im planning to leave my job because is not paying that much and plan to start my own business.MY QUESTION IS if i start my own mobile car wash in Miami and throw fliers advertising that house to house business to business along with my computer repair and network service do you think i will do good in money wise?i know depends on clientele but will that make money?i will like to work for my own to help out my family.?also how in estimate can i be making?
Hi Ozzy,
It sounds like a good combination but I wouldn’t just give up on a job if you have one. Maybe you could try and start something in your spare time to first find out how solid the business could be. For free advertising tips a good place to check out is twitter.com/startforfree. Good luck achieving your goal!
doing the repairs is able to snoop around if s/he wants to?
ie: is it normal and necessary practice to give the person repairing your computer the password you use to reach your desktop?
To make thinngs easier for the person doing the repair your should give them the password and assume they will ’snoop’ around!
The password can be bypassed anyway, and being logged in as a different user may result in different operating parameters than when you are using it!…. perhaps making the repair more difficult!
As for the snooping…. it’s likely to be necessary at times!…. Hey and look what happened to Garry Glitter!!
Hope this Helps!
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How many computers does your store repair per month?
Thanks in advance.
How is anyone to know how many computers their local store repairs - unless they work there, in which case they won;t want us surfers to know, would they?
I plan to work for no one. I just want to learn how to fix and repair computers
If you plan on doing it as a hobby, you can take a few courses at a local community college. Just be sure to ensure that the coursework "maps" to the A+. The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. Those same courses will prove fairly expensive at a "tech school". Bear in mind that the A+ equates to about 6 months job experience as a computer support technician. You’ll learn the "basics" you’ll acquire actual knowledge through time and experience (for which there is no substitute).
The computer support technician is one of the "lower rungs" on the IT career development path. My observation is based on having worked with computers of all types since 1967 as well as holding that particular certification and several more. I’ve also been teaching IT courses for the past 10-20 years.
Education and training. Due to the wide range of skills required, there are many paths of entry to a job as a computer support specialist. Training requirements for computer support specialist positions vary, but many employers prefer to hire applicants with some formal college education. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or information systems is a prerequisite for some jobs; other jobs, however, may require only a computer-related associate degree. Some employers will hire applicants with a college degree in any field, as long as the applicant has the necessary technical skills. For some jobs, relevant computer experience and certifications may substitute for formal education.
Most support specialists receive on-the-job training after being hired. This training can last anywhere from 1 week to 1 year, but a common length is about 3 months. Many computer support specialists, in order to keep up with changes in technology, continue to receive training throughout their careers by attending professional training programs offered by employers, hardware and software vendors, colleges and universities, and private training institutions.
Certification and other qualifications. For some jobs, professional certification may qualify an applicant for employment. Certification can demonstrate proficiency in a product or process, and help applicants obtain some entry-level positions. Some hardware and software vendors require their computer support specialists to be certified, and many of these will fund this training after an applicant is hired. Voluntary certification programs are offered by a wide variety of organizations, including product vendors and training institutions, and are available across the Nation.