Direct MP3 Download: Podnutz Daily #312 – Silicon Wrench
A podcast for computer repair techs, BY computer repair techs!
Eric Arduini from SiliconWrench.com in Rock Falls, IL, is a first time guest today. Eric introduces us to his business and several jobs he has dealt with. You can also catch Eric later, on Podnutz Daily 330, when he returns with some suggestions of things to do to boost your business during those slow times.
Tim Kelly (Timster in Podnutz Forums), from Tim’s Computer Repair, steps in today to host the show for a while so Steve C can take a short break from hosting. Steve C announces the inaugural event for his video seminar series available at HowToPodcast.biz.
Discussion Topics:
- Eric and Tim both used Tech Website Builder to create their computer repair business web sites and they discuss the benefits and approaches to implementation
- ACRBO (Association of Computer Repair Business Owners)
- “It’s About Having Fun” Android App Addicts #33
- Business trends– things come in waves
- Kiosk setup job using Squarespace and Google Chrome
- User error– misplaced video card
- Computer won’t boot with the error “windows system 32 config system corrupt or missing”
- Dieing hard drive issues DiskPatch CrystalDisk
- Upgrade of legacy hardware/software system integration with business sign and clock
- Simple solutions easily overlooked
- Balancing business and residential customers and the differing demands
- Shop location, starting up, cost control, and advertising
- Windows XP Care 2011 virus
EMAILS (mail@podnutz.com):
- Tony recommends some emulators for assisting techs in communicating router configuration remotely with customers– ui.linksys.com, netgear emulators, CISCO emulator, D-Link
- Tom asks for help with newly formatted hard drive that will not boot
- Dan ask advise on cable connection for screen of a Toshiba laptop
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