Computer Handyman

April 9, 2007 by
Filed under: Computer/Internet Help 

Ok….I think I’m going to start offering my services as a “computer handyman” of sorts. I don’t really want to be tied down to a job with a specific office or company, (or maybe I would?). I’d rather work on the occasional problem that creeps up on your computer. I’m not real interested in working on emergencies either. I don’t want someone calling me and expecting me to show up in the next 15 minutes. I do work full time elsewhere, so I would have to schedule accordingly.

I’m not “Microsoft Certified” in anything. I don’t have certificates hanging all over my wall to prove my accomplishments. So why would you call me for help? I’ve been tapping away on a computer keyboard since 1984. I’ve spent the last 18 years working for a local technology company where my world revolves around a PC and the internet. I’ve spent the last year learning a little about creating websites and blogs and everything that goes along with it. I’ve also learned a bit about “search engine optimization”, (SEO). If you’ve never heard of the term and you have a website for your business, then you might want to check into it. I don’t claim to be an SEO guru, but again…I could probably offer some advice. Need help with Google Adwords campaigns? I’ve been there too. I’m kind-of a “jack of all trades” I guess you could say. Learned most of what I know by digging in and doing it.

I’m familiar with Microsoft Word & Excel as well as a few other MS products, (Outlook of course). Not interested in long term commitments. More interested in helping out and making a little side money. Rates would be fair and work would be done at your house/place of business. No need to drag your computer to a shop for help with something.

Some examples of things that I could possibly help with:

  • “I’ve got these crazy messages that keep popping up on my screen about some error? How do I get rid of these?”
  • “I’d like to learn how to use this new software I bought but I don’t know who can help?”
  • “I want to have my own blog but don’t know where to start?”
  • “I put some pictures on my computer and now I can’t find them?”

I don’t know that I want to get into the world of actual computer repair, replacing hardware and performing upgrades. I might do some of that on a “case by case” basis, but it’s not really my area of expertise.

If interested, you can always fill out my contact form and let me know what you’re needing help with. I’d be glad to discuss.

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13 Comments on Computer Handyman

  1. Delicious Chocolate on Sun, 23rd Nov 2008 11:36 am

    2. Thanks for this article :D

  2. collingswood computer repair on Mon, 6th Apr 2009 3:06 am

    3. it is always good to have good education of computer before buying it so that we can sort out the problem of our own if any arises.

  3. haddonfield computer repair on Tue, 7th Apr 2009 8:56 pm

    4. i know many students who work as part time computer repair going to customers house directly. they are talented and have good skills. repairing computer can be very useful for anybody through out the life.

  4. Alex on Tue, 27th Oct 2009 10:07 am

    5. Sounds like a pretty good idea. A useful way to earn a bit of money on the side.

  5. MCITP on Wed, 18th Nov 2009 7:42 am

    6. It is really a nice and useful article. Computer education is very worthy even it will helpful for our own purpose. Your idea is nice. you have given a good information to students through your article. Thanks for the good information.

  6. ElderCo on Thu, 26th Nov 2009 1:52 am

    7. implementation network planning security server tampa
    Your idea is nice. you have given a good information to students through your article. Thanks for the good information.i know many students who work as part time computer repair going to customers house directly.

  7. bestpricemovingbiz on Wed, 2nd Dec 2009 3:07 am

    8. this is good

  8. Computer Consultant on Sun, 27th Dec 2009 8:09 pm

    9. This is a good idea. Myself, I have fifteen years in the medical field, then was an Internet developer for a large company and then was CIO of a mortgage lender in Tampa for six years until they just recently went out of business. I am starting up a computer consulting company for two reasons, first I am tired of being totally out of control as what happens when the company you work for goes out of business. Secondly, everybody is afraid of hiring now, because business has no real idea what will change next or how stable anything is right now with all the change. Not to get into politics here, just remembering the old wagon trains that crossed the West. They could change one wheel at at a time on the wagons without stopping the wagon train. For some reason now, we are on jacks with all four wheels off the wagons. I don’t get it, but that’s just me I guess.

  9. Martin Cooper on Tue, 19th Jan 2010 4:35 am

    10. Sounds like a great idea – with your experience you should be able to deliver a valuable service whilst making a decent income for yourself.
    Don’t put too many boundaries on what you do; I don’t think you’ll be able to ignore the hardware side of things entirely.

  10. bill fawcett on Tue, 19th Jan 2010 3:10 pm

    11. Could you please let me know how you get on, my son is at university and will be for the next 3 years, and he is always short of money, he is great with repairs software and maybe he could start something like this, any advice would be greatle welcome.

  11. Computer Repair on Thu, 25th Mar 2010 4:11 pm

    12. Expand your services by offering remote computer support over the internet, this will save you time and money.

  12. Ramer on Thu, 20th May 2010 10:45 pm

    13. im one of the student of Comptech. or computer technician. but i need a software for computer online repair. pls give me if u have.

  13. London IT Support on Tue, 17th Aug 2010 6:23 am

    14. Sounds a good idea, its always good to have a little job on the side for the things you like doing.

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