| Four things to look for in a computer repair service. | | | | Most often installs can take time and paying someone |
| 1) Certified Technicians. Looking for these certifications | | | | to watch a progress bar is not worth the cost. The |
| ensures that you will get a computer repair technicians | | | | actual amount of time a technician actually does |
| that has studied and been trained to handle electronic | | | | WORK on your computer is about half of the time |
| equipment properly. Technicians with these | | | | spent while on site. You should also consider the level |
| certifications are often given membership cards and | | | | of customer service that is offered. Do they follow-up |
| certificates that certify the completed their exams to | | | | with you? Confirm appointments and call before |
| earn the qualification. MCP: Microsoft Certified | | | | arriving? Do they offer online services like remote |
| Professional. MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems | | | | support or scheduling and appointment over the |
| Engineer A+: CompTIA A+ Certified Network+: | | | | internet? You always get what you pay for. Cheap |
| CompTIA Network+ Certified. | | | | rates = cheap service. High Rates = cheap service |
| 2) Customer Reviews: There are many neighborhood | | | | with an army of technicians and cute cars in front of |
| computer repair servicesthat can offer a great deal of | | | | your house. Middle Ground Rate = a certified local |
| support for various rates and quality. Visit the | | | | technician that really knows what they're doing and |
| company wesbite and look for a place to review | | | | offers great personalized service. |
| customer comments and complaints. If the company | | | | 4) Mobile on Site Repairs: If a company can send a |
| does not post comments then you are going to have | | | | technician to your home to fix your computer or |
| to take the chance that they are not that great or | | | | support your electronics you've found a great service. |
| have some problems. | | | | For starters moving a computer can be a hassle. You |
| 3) Fair Rates and Service: Computers are so main | | | | risk dropping the machine or exposing it to static |
| stream that repairs should not cost an arm and a leg. | | | | electricity that can all but kill a power supply or fry your |
| Look for flat rates or hourly rates at or under $100/hr. | | | | hardware. Your computer is just like a washing |
| Depending on what you need accomplished you | | | | machine or dishwasher. Call in a repairman. |
| should not pay someone to sit and watch the screen. | | | | |