How To Become a Computer Technician

So you want to be a Computer Technician, but you don't know how? Well guess what, I am going to tell you how.

First things first, I am blunt and to the point. I hate typing and thinking about grammar, that is why I went into the Technology field.

I have over 10 years experience in web design, computer networking, hardware, software, java programming, Apple & IBM (pc) format computers, telephone work, home theatres etc, etc, etc, & I make a lot of money doing. So basically I know what I am talking about & I am going to give you some advice that took me 10 long, hard years to learn.

How To Become a Computer Technician

1. MOST IMPORTANT: LEARN how to find the right answers. This can be true for ANY field, ANY person works in. You do not need to know everything, and guess what, if you spent the next 10 years reading, going to school & obtaining certifications, you still wouldn't know all there is to know in the field of Technology. But if you can figure out what resources will help you find a solution for you the fastest, then you are on your way.

2. Go to school and/or get certifications. Of course you need to learn about computers, software, hardware etc to become a computer technician. Find something that fits you, something that makes you excited to go. 4 year schools are not for every one, so make sure they are right for you if you choose to go. In my 4 years in college the only thing I learned to do is program at Level II in Java (a blind monkey could program at that level) and drink a lot of beer. 2 year schools are good because the get straight to the point about the actual jobs you will be doing out in the REAL world. (I was offered a teaching position at one of these 2 year schools at the ripe old age of 25, I laughed in their face & said no because of the salary they were offering). Certifications are important regardless if you get a 2 or 4 year degree. They tell other people that have NO CLUE about technology that you, indeed have a clue about technology

Did you follow that?

A couple of certifications that I highly recommend are the A+, Networking + and any Microsoft Support Certification.

3. Be patient, with yourself and the people you work with. You will always be learning if you become a computer technician. The average lifespan for a particular model of technology (ie computers) is about 2 years. Meaning as soon as you buy it, it is OLD. Things change everyday in Technology and you have to keep up with it!

4. Have a Positive Attitude! Remember, when people call you or you are dispatched out to work on someone's computer, TV etc, they usually are frustrated. Most people will try to fix the issue themselves before calling anyone because they are cheap. By the time you or I get there they are ready to cry. A positive and friendly attitude will go an EXTREMELY LONG WAY. You will be their savior and they will tell all their friends about you. This point might be the most difficult, especially in Technology because not very many people understand how it works and because our lives are so dependent on it.

That is it, 4 simple steps.

Can you handle it?

These are the 4 things I have tried to do over the last 10 years. Trust me, I am no genius, not by a long shot. But I figured out how to find the right answer for the problem, combined with an education, some certifications and the right attitude, I have people knocking down my door for my services.

Read this article a couple of times until this info really sinks in. This advice works so use it!

Stop sitting there and get busy!

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Here is What to Do When Your Computer Crashes

It is extremely frustrating and annoying when your computer crashes. This is an all too common occurrence. Unfortunately when this happens most people do not know what to do. Here is help so what to do when your computer crashes and how to prevent it in the future.

Knowing that computer crashes are inevitable it is important save your work regularly. There is nothing worse than losing valuable data or a document you have spent time working on, because your computer crashes unexpectedly.

So what causes a crash and what can you do when your computer crashes?

Here is What to Do When Your Computer Crashes

The first thing you need to do when your computer crashes is to ascertain the reason behind it. This can often be difficult if the computer completely shuts down or goes to a black screen. But if you pay close attention you will be clued in to the symptoms and signs that may help you to store your data and also prevent a crash.

Be sure to resist any emotional response when your computer crashes. Some people think tapping or hitting their computer can fix the problem. Others experience rage and want to throw it out the window. Neither action will help matters.

On most occasions your computer crashes when because it gets over heated. The intense heat generated causes your computer to temporarily shut down in order to cool the system and re boot again. You need to be cautious with over-heating problems as intense heat generated can result in hardware damage or even failure needing you to replace a drive.

If your computer is stored in an area that does not get good ventilation it can over heat easily. Also, if the computer housing has a fan at the back and it gets covered with dust this will not allow air to flow properly and that can lead to over-heating.

A surge in the power supply can also cause your computer to crash as it cannot handle the excess power. In severe cases your computer may not power up at all. This can usually be avoided by using a surge protector power strip.

Software problems involving viruses or software conflicts can also be the cause of computer crashes. These are problems a computer technician is best at solving.

Another common cause for a computer crash is the one involving the registry files of your personal computer. Very few personal computer users are aware of the registry folder that sorts, stores and keeps track of all the valuable information on the software and hardware, including drive space and other programs that are essential for your computer to run smoothly.

Registry database is perhaps the most frequently used as well as the most important part of the "Windows" operating system. It is also the biggest cause of most computer errors and computer crashes. This is because "Windows" requires accessing the registry database for everything.

Hundreds of registry files are opened edited or in use every time that Windows perform any task on your computer. That sometimes creates confusion leading to improper saving of such files. As a result these files often get damaged or even corrupted. So the Windows find it difficult to read such files which slows down your personal computer and leads in error message or a total computer crash.

The way to prevent registry computer crashes is the use of a registry cleaning device on a regular basis, and defragmenting your computer once in a while. Once you download a good registry cleaning device and schedule it to clean your computer at least once a week, your computer will run more efficiently with fewer error messages and not crash as often.

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Chkdsk Can't Repair FAT32 Volume

FAT32 is supported by Windows XP, 2003, 2000 and Vista (logical drives) and holds cluster values in 32-bit field. This file system can undergo corruption and need Data Recovery. The primary repair option is to run Chkdsk. Windows includes Chkdsk so as to check file system integrity and fix logical errors and can be run through Command Prompt or Recovery Console. 

In few of the cases, the Chkdsk utility may unexpectedly quit without curing corruption. Though the corruption exists and volumes are corrupt and inaccessible, but the utility may prompt the correct file system type:

"The type of the file system is FAT32.
Volume Serial Number is C408-2213"

Chkdsk Can't Repair FAT32 Volume

However, if we run Chkdsk, without the use of any command-line switches, the volume is reported corrupt and running chkdsk e: command may prompt an error, but the corruption problem may still remain the same:

"The type of the file system is FAT32.
Volume Serial Number is C408-2213

Errors found. CHKDSK cannot continue in read-only mode.

Reason

This is a specific problem when Boot sector (Primary program to boot the system) is corrupt. The errors lies in the way Chksk handles the Boot sector and its backup copy, which is located at sector 6 of logical drive. Ideally, Chkdsk should make use of the backup copy to offer Data Recovery, but it doesn't do this because the primary boot sector is not located in a bad sector and contains invalid information and at this condition Chkdsk fails to use the backup copy of Boot sector.

Solution

In order to gain file system repair and hence Data Recovery, this is vital that the backup copy must be restored for use. We can make use of DiskProbe utility which can replace the corrupt primary Boot sector information, placed at sector 0 with that of Boot sector copy, placed at sector 6.

·        DiskProbe is a GUI sector editor tool and is operable when the user has local Administrator rights. This is a specialized tool which can repair many of the disk corruption errors, replace the MBR, damaged partition table information and Boot sectors as well. But, viewing the boot sectors as a FAT boot sector through View menu can make the backup copy also corrupt and hence Data Recovery Software remain the only solutions to retrieve the lost data after formatting the drive ( Formatting refreshes the file system)

Data Recovery Software are the powerful applications which can scan the drive for lost data and then recover it. These applications are safe and interactive at Data Recovery and hence are complete to extract data.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery uses the powerful scanning algorithms and offers Data Recovery through graphically rich interface. This Data Recovery Software is compatible with FAT16, FAT32, VFAT, NTFS and NTFS5  file systems. Stellar also offers different Data Recovery Software for UNIX, Novell, Macintosh and Linux operating systems.

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How to Restore Deleted Data From iPod Or iPod Touch

If you own an iPod of any sort then you would've come across a time when you accidentally deleted the wrong song or lost your whole iPod's data due to corruption or formatting. Yes I know it isn't a very pleasant sitution to be in and it leaves you wondering "can I restore deleted data on my iPod". Well luckily for you, you actually can so to learn how to restore deleted data from iPod or the iPod Touch continue reading below...

You see the iPod's hard drive is very similar to a computer's hard drive, and just like a computer it doesn't immediately erase deleted data. Instead what happens is that the data that is deleted gets marked and its space becomes listed as available re-usable space, however until that space is overwritten your old data is still there and can be recovered.

So essentially you have a small window of opportunity to recover you lost data, although you must act fast and try not downloading or uploading any new stuff onto your iPod if you wish to successfully recover your files.

How to Restore Deleted Data From iPod Or iPod Touch

Now to actually restore the deleted data from your iPod you are going to need to download the appropriate software which allows you to do so. Since windows don't provide you with any utilities, you are going to have to look towards third party software designers.

There are many great data recovery programs out there that can easily recover your deleted iPod data if it is still recoverable. These programs are spefically designed for recovering deleted data and there are programs especially for the iPod, so even if your iPod is corrupt, frozen or formatted you still should be able to get your lost data back.

So if you were wondering how to restore deleted data from iPod or iPod touch then all you need to do is download the appropriate software, run the program and your problem should be solved. There is a program that you can download for free to check to see if your data is actually recoverable, visit the link below to download...

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