Hello

Chauncey · 12-20-2007, 02:59 AM

Just came over from TSG.

I'm a Navy vet trying to do something useful for a change. I left the service earlier this year and now I'm trying to get into the computer technical support field. I started working on A+ certification and will be going to school for software development in the spring. I joined TSF and TSG to improve what I already know.

When I was a kid people would give me old computers that were broken and I'd revive them just enough to play games. Some of you might remember Wolfenstein 3D, I got that running on a laptop that wouldn't boot. Other than that, I've taken apart and reassembled every electronic device I've ever owned, and they still work!

I'm better known now for my work with computers. Every where I go, I develop a reputation for being the guy to ask about computers, which many of you probably know is not hard to do in most crowds. Once you learn one cool trick, everyone starts bringing you broken PCs, and then Google becomes your closest friend. But after a while, you begin to live up to their expectations.

I never had a problem fixing people's computers for free, as these things inevitably have problems and repairing them is a service everyone needs but can't necessarily afford. I find the current prices of a good tech to be on the ridiculous side, most of them don't even have a passion for computers like many of us, geeks. One of my elderly neighbors was charged $60 to have someone come change an internet setting! I told her she can call me anytime she has a problem, and all I ask in return is a cup of tea (though even this is not a condition of my assistence.)

I'd say my strength is Windows XP (all service packs and editions) but I am almost equally proficient in every other Microsoft operating system. My experience with hardware is limited but I know a great deal already, I only wish I knew more. I guess that is one of the things I hope to improve upon. I have some basic skills as well, like good troubleshooting techniques(hardware and software issues,) becoming familiar with any user interface in a short period of time (an excellent way to become proficient with any program in a few hours,) and of course anyone who seeks knowledge can find a limitless supply in Google, if they are adept at using it and understanding the way in which it retrieves pages.

I am here to help anyone I can that has a computer problem and teach anyone who wants to learn (or at least point them in the right direction

,) everything I know (which is more and more everyday.)

I suppose that should do it for me, I'm sorry if my introduction was a bit too long and now I'm afraid you might be rather bored. And I hope there is no resentment held against TSF's sister/brother site TSG. They are both great sites for people who have a passion for the electronic universe. Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction, I look forward to posting in your forum.

Tumbleweed36 · 12-20-2007, 04:55 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum. Nice to have you here.

**ashumann12** · 12-20-2007, 04:56 AM

Hello Chauncey

JohnthePilot · 12-20-2007, 08:54 AM

Hi Chauncey. Welcome to TSF.

Feel free to dive in wherever you can give help. As for TSG, you'll find that several of us are members.

**carsey** · 12-20-2007, 09:54 AM

Welcome to TSF

**Deleted090308** · 12-20-2007, 10:09 AM

Hi.

dai · 12-20-2007, 12:26 PM

hi and welcome to the forum

Chauncey · 12-20-2007, 01:18 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

**Doby** · 12-20-2007, 08:36 PM

Hi and welcome to Tech Support Forum

12-21-2007, 05:34 AM

Im not bored, its very interesting, and welcome to TSF

**Glaswegian** · 12-22-2007, 07:41 AM

Hi and welcome to the TSF family - glad you could join us.

**grumpygit** · 12-22-2007, 10:57 AM

Hi and welcome to TSF.

**kodi** · 12-24-2007, 11:56 AM

Welcome to Tech Support Forum, hope you enjoy it here

chauffeur2 · 12-26-2007, 01:59 AM

From Australia, "The Land Down Under", Chauncey...Welcome to TSF!

Enjoy your stay with us.

Regards,

12-20-2007, 02:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chauncey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 13 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3	Hello Just came over from TSG. I'm a Navy vet trying to do something useful for a change. I left the service earlier this year and now I'm trying to get into the computer technical support field. I started working on A+ certification and will be going to school for software development in the spring. I joined TSF and TSG to improve what I already know. When I was a kid people would give me old computers that were broken and I'd revive them just enough to play games. Some of you might remember Wolfenstein 3D, I got that running on a laptop that wouldn't boot. Other than that, I've taken apart and reassembled every electronic device I've ever owned, and they still work! I'm better known now for my work with computers. Every where I go, I develop a reputation for being the guy to ask about computers, which many of you probably know is not hard to do in most crowds. Once you learn one cool trick, everyone starts bringing you broken PCs, and then Google becomes your closest friend. But after a while, you begin to live up to their expectations. I never had a problem fixing people's computers for free, as these things inevitably have problems and repairing them is a service everyone needs but can't necessarily afford. I find the current prices of a good tech to be on the ridiculous side, most of them don't even have a passion for computers like many of us, geeks. One of my elderly neighbors was charged $60 to have someone come change an internet setting! I told her she can call me anytime she has a problem, and all I ask in return is a cup of tea (though even this is not a condition of my assistence.) I'd say my strength is Windows XP (all service packs and editions) but I am almost equally proficient in every other Microsoft operating system. My experience with hardware is limited but I know a great deal already, I only wish I knew more. I guess that is one of the things I hope to improve upon. I have some basic skills as well, like good troubleshooting techniques(hardware and software issues,) becoming familiar with any user interface in a short period of time (an excellent way to become proficient with any program in a few hours,) and of course anyone who seeks knowledge can find a limitless supply in Google, if they are adept at using it and understanding the way in which it retrieves pages. I am here to help anyone I can that has a computer problem and teach anyone who wants to learn (or at least point them in the right direction ,) everything I know (which is more and more everyday.) I suppose that should do it for me, I'm sorry if my introduction was a bit too long and now I'm afraid you might be rather bored. And I hope there is no resentment held against TSF's sister/brother site TSG. They are both great sites for people who have a passion for the electronic universe. Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction, I look forward to posting in your forum.

12-20-2007, 04:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
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12-20-2007, 04:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
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12-20-2007, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
JohnthePilot Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheltenham, near Wales. Posts: 30,929 OS: XP Home SP3, PCLinux, Vista Home Premium SP1 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Hello Hi Chauncey. Welcome to TSF. Feel free to dive in wherever you can give help. As for TSG, you'll find that several of us are members. __________________ Submit New Articles Here If you feel that TSF has helped you please make a donationand help to keep the forum free Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon Folding@Home - Team 85015 Last edited by chauffeur2; 12-26-2007 at 01:58 AM. Reason: fixed typo

12-20-2007, 09:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
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12-20-2007, 01:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chauncey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 13 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3	Re: Hello Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

12-20-2007, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
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12-21-2007, 05:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
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12-22-2007, 07:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
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12-22-2007, 10:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
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12-24-2007, 11:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
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12-26-2007, 01:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: Hello From Australia, "The Land Down Under", Chauncey...Welcome to TSF! Enjoy your stay with us. Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!