Things that help keep me on my game: podcasts, Google, experience, learning on the fly
My Spyware/Virus removal tips
More computer repair business tips
Remote Service ideas
Running time: 53:04
Added: 07/27/2008
Show Notes:
Host, Steve Cherubino, recapping some history.
Podcasts that I l isten to: This Week In Tech, Security Now, MacBreak Weely, Windows Weekly, Net@Nite, PC Mag Radio, Loaded, Buzz Out Loud, The Real Deal, Tech 5, Tekzilla, Systm.
Why I like live shows - unscripted and real
How I solve problems, listening to tech podcasts, expereicne, Google, lerning on the fly
Had a TI-994A, IBM PCjr, PC Compatibles, all the way up to present time.
I find a lot of answers to problems I encounter on forums. Not a big fan of Experts-Exchange.com
PodnutzDaily.com is THE show for Podnutz user participation, and the newest and latest tips on computer repair
More computer repair business tips: Start out slow if you're short in money, Do on-site jobs, Make a simple BUT professional website, Use Google Adwords.
Just do it! It's a bit corny, but true.
My spyware removal technique - System Restore, SmitFraudFix, Ccleaner, Dial-A-Fix, Super AntiSpyware, Add/Remove Programs, Msconfig, AVG
If you don't know what the processes in the MSCONFIG list do, Google It!
Why I prefer AVG over Avast recently.
Power Supplies - don't cheap out with low wattage power, it can have damaging effects. Also, in my opionion it's a good idea to use a 24 pin power supply when the motherboard asks for it, to keep it running stably. I'venever had a pproblem with the XION 450 Watt PS that I've been using for most customers machines.
Found that Best Buy is charging outgrageous prices for RAM. I suggest buying online.
Best Buy sells computers cheap, but tries to make a profit with add-ons and unnecessary items.
Don't lie to your customers, it will probably come back to you.
Want a cheap way to start a computer business. Do strictly remote serivice to start. Crossloop, UltraVNC, and LogmeIn.com offer services for this to name a few.
A bonus about starting a remote service company: The customer never has to see you or your workplace.
I'm going to use Google Adwords to promote my remote service site, once it is online.
If you have a Premier or Business Paypal account, you can accept credit cards.It's what I use and is an excellent way to accept credit card payments online.
Don't forget to chek out PodnutzDaily.com for daily dose of computer repair info, plus I'm also giving away my Ipod Nano this week on the show.
Episode 19: Tech Talk and Rants with Carey Holzman
