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Friday, September 2, 2011

What you need to know about your computer (to help the technician)

By Lindsay
When trying to solve a problem remotely a technician will use semi technical words.  So here are the main things you need to know about your computer to help your technician help you:

  • Cords - Know the different types of cords in the back of your computer.  These are usually the power cord, the network cable, the keyboard and mouse cords, the video/monitor cable, and speaker cable.  They are all different. (well except the keyboard and mouse cables which are USB).
  •  Know how to press the power button in on a computer for 5 seconds to shut it down straight away.
  • Know which part of the screen is called the system tray (right hand bottom of the screen with the small icons - usually showing the date/time).
  • Know how to get to the control panel (this varies by Windows operating system).
  • Know what web browser you are using, and how to enter an address in the address bar.








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