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7 PC Fix Legends computer repair in finchley
I've been in the PC fix business for quite a while, and there is by all accounts a couple of legends that many individuals accept about PC fix, PC fix organizations, and other related subjects. These myths will be busted here.
Except if you're a PC fix master or geek yourself, odds are you might have been the survivor of at least one of the accompanying PC and PC fix legends eventually.
Continue reading to learn the truth about computer service and repair, check to see if you've been duped, and dispel these common computer-related myths.
1) My computer technician is well-versed in all software.
Do you expect your computer technician to be familiar with every program's specifics? It's possible that you have too high expectations.
There are such countless projects around and they are continually evolving. To master them all would take more than a lifetime. A computer technician may be familiar with common applications like Word and Quick Books, but they may not be familiar with programs specific to your industry or other less common applications.
2) The PC fix individual can fix a few issues I'm having with a website(s)
Another all-to-normal PC related fantasy.
Because the website itself is actually on a server—an additional computer designed to run web pages and share content located somewhere else—your computer technician typically cannot "fix" problems with websites like Facebook. The files and the computer that hosts the website can only be accessed by website administrators (the same rule applies: nobody has a deep understanding of each and every site; plus they move around).
He or she may be able to explain why you're having issues or adjust your computer's settings to fix minor issues, but this usually has limited impact, and the owners and operators of a website are responsible for resolving any actual issues.
3) It can be fixed by my teenager or the teenager or young person of my neighbor, friend, or coworker.
The older generations deserve praise for giving the younger generation positive credit for something.
It's a shame that this is nothing more than a logical fallacy.
There are a lot of young people who know a lot about computers and can write programs, fix hardware problems, and understand computer architecture.
In any case, most youthful people groups' insight is through utilizing the web, explicit projects, and involving the PC overall (this is doubtlessly because of the way that they grew up with computers).
This kind of person is called a "power user." Being a power client doesn't be guaranteed to provide one the capacity to investigate, introduce, and design equipment and programming appropriately, particularly on complex organizations and servers.
PC fix calls have been made to me on the grounds that the proprietor of the PC let his youngster or twenty-something have a turn fixing it first, consequently exacerbating the issue.
4) To fix my own computer, I need to be an engineer, computer scientist, or computer technician.
I can't help but think of the time I accidentally locked my keys inside my car—using the wireless key fob, of course. I called a locksmith in the hopes that he would pick the lock or do something equally intriguing in the style of James Bond.
He put an air bladder between the door and the car, pumped it up to open the door a little, and then put a metal rod between the door and the car so he could press the unlock button and let me in.
It turned out to be something I could do in my sleep with one hand tied behind my back, something I thought would be difficult or require special skills.
As with many computer repairs, all you need to know is how to do them.
It's possible that your 18-year-old son is not quite the computer prodigy you thought he was. You do not yet need to spend $250 on that repair as a result of this.
A lot of computer issues can be solved by walking a tightrope: You just need to know how to do it, not be an genius.
Many repairs are simple and do not necessitate any technical expertise. That is the very thing this site is here to show you.
5) If my computer were infected with malware, spyware, or viruses, I would know.
You might, but not all malware is so obvious. Malicious software is frequently designed to operate quietly in the background so that it can record the keys you press and the websites you visit in an effort to steal data and passwords and send them back to whoever needs them. Your computer can become a spamming machine without your knowledge from other computer viruses.
In the event that this occurs, you might get a letter from your Network access supplier making sense of why they detached your machine from the Web. I've witnessed this occur.
6) Rather than fixing the old computer, I'm going to sell it because I can buy a new one for $350.
Computers that cost less than $500 are very cheap and made cheaply. They have processors of low quality; a small amount of RAM; little, slow hard drives; and are made cheaply. You'll soon regret not buying one. A more established (5 yrs or less) PC can frequently be fixed as well as overhauled at a somewhat modest cost.
The only cost if you do it yourself is the software or hardware you buy. Then you can use it for another two to four years.
Remember that you only get what you pay for when you shop.
In addition, it is accurate, even for computers.
7) Tablets are incredibly cool and effective; I might just use one of these and sell my desktop or laptop computer.
Tablets can be fun, cool, and even a little bit powerful.
However, they are not intended to be upgraded (have you ever attempted to replace an iPod battery?). neither are they typically cheap.
The majority of tablets can only run one app at a time. The ones that are capable of running more than one program simultaneously can only run two.
Compare this to a desktop or laptop computer, which can be upgraded in many ways: adding memory, greater hard drive, better video, sound, and so on
Can run numerous applications immediately
A lot simpler to fix
On the off chance that a tablet breaks, you typically toss it out or send it in for fix. Put off adding additional memory or a larger hard drive; or on the other hand in any event, changing the battery when it bites the dust (and it will). Expect to spend $400 to $900 every few years.