All posts by Bryce Whitty
Repair Tool of the Week: Runscanner
This one was recommended by ninjaman001 on our forums; Runscanner is a free stand alone utility which scans your system for all running programs and autostart locations. You can use Runscanner to detect
VIEW POSTCan Your Staff Sell?
I mean really sell, not just take down orders or fix computers. If you are going to spend lots of money on stock, advertising, branding or even having a shop front to bring customers though the door, whats
VIEW POSTChanging with the Times and Keep On Learning
When you first start out with your computer business, you may think that any client that comes along is a good client. Money is money right? Especially when you’ve just quit your 9 to 5 job to become
VIEW POSTRevo Uninstaller – Uninstall Programs, Even Those Not in the Add/Remove List
Revo Uninstaller is a free utility that is like the Windows “Add/Remove Programs” on steroids. Revo Uninstaller will seek out programs you have installed (including ones that arent in the Add/Remove
VIEW POSTSuccessfully Outsourcing Computer Repair Work
The other day I got a call from a client whom I had fixed their computer about a year ago. This time they wanted me to fix their laptop instead of their desktop. Now, let me tell you outright, I don’t
VIEW POSTParalysis by Analysis
It often happens to computer techies looking to start their own business. They are eager to do everything perfect with their new businesses. They spend a lot of time brainstorming, writing things down,
VIEW POSTMaking The Most of Progress Bar Time
It happens to all the time to onsite computer technicians. You have to install some software or have to wait for a antivirus scan to finish which can take up to an hour. You have done everything else you
VIEW POSTGSpot – Determines What Codecs Are Needed to Play Videos
Your client comes to you saying they cant play certain videos. You take a look at the computer and see the error message saying “Error loading codec..”. You instantly know the problem. You
VIEW POSTLooking After Your Bread-and-Butter Client
Most businesses have one. A bread-and-butter client is one who makes up a large portion of your business. Its not entirely uncommon for some businesses to have a bread and butter client that generates
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