PC techs that help the people here

[BuffaloBoy]

This is for the people that help others here.
Well first I would like to thank all the pc help here.
Im sure others have done the same.
Im talking about the pc techs here.
Tell us your background in computers.
You pro techs? You fiddle with pc stuff?
Jack of all trades? How many years in school for pc learning?
Tell us the scoop. Im sure all of us would like to know.

[photolady]

How many years in school for pc learning? Would it make a difference if the learning wasn't from a school or college, in the difference whether the help worked or not? I don't want to step on any toes here, but book learning doesn't always get you the best in tech service. Ie, GeekSquads and the guy who used to work for my company and doesn't anymore even though he had an A+ cert. He had to call me too many times to help him fix customer's computers. :eek: :D

I'm not sure also what you mean by "Pro Techs" I thought all of us were pros who do this for a living, eh?

[spunkie1]

i always thought that experience was the best teacher...but it would be interesting to know how the pc techs came upon their knowledge and some of their stories about how they got this far...
i think that is part of your topic..if not ...sorry for bumping:happy:

[MSFT]

I learned by taking things apart and spending hours in front of computers. Although certs do help in getting certain jobs, I like to think that they really don't show anything about the tech, except that they can study for something an pass a test. Not quite an accomplishment in my eyes.

You have to have a passion to work in technology, because if you don't then you won't enjoy your job, and the things you need to complete every day.

[zipulrich]

I've read DOS For Dummys, 2nd edition. Oh yeah, I've also taken apart a toaster.

[degsy]

I've read DOS For Dummys, 2nd edition. Oh yeah, I've also taken apart a toaster.Did you ever manager to get it to play DVDs?

If you want to run a PC repair type business then it would probably help your case if you had a few certificates that you could display.

If you want to work in the business then experience is probably better. If you get into a biggish company then you will get the practical experience and they will probably send you on the relevant courses and pay for them.

[black mirror]

I've read DOS For Dummys, 2nd edition. Oh yeah, I've also taken apart a toaster.

Any Good with coffee laden keyboards and squeaky mice :D

[smurfy]

Any Good with coffee laden keyboards and squeaky mice :D
That's what cats are for isn't it?


Tell us your background in computers.
At the moment, a photo of Charlize Theron as Aeon Flux... :hmm:

You pro techs?
Technically speaking, yes. :)

You fiddle with pc stuff?
No, I fiddle with a violin. ;)
But yes, PC's are my hobby as well as my job.

Jack of all trades?
And master of none?
No, I am considered a "master" at quite a few things, some of them even have to do with computers. :D

How many years in school for pc learning?
0 - Actually I have done a 2 day Microsoft SQL course but all that did was confirm that everything I had taught myself was right and that I didn't need to pay M$ for any more certificates. :greedy:

[Sir Yuck]

I have an unofficial job working in a lab no training but I fix things, It all started when i put that floppy in :cry2: oh excuse me for the emotion. But now i've fixed about 15 computers with various ailments. :D

[Lord_Anthrax]

I've done a few courses which include Hardware, Software, Security, Networking and so on.

Nothing can teach like experience though.

[black mirror]

I did "O" level cookery;)

[Snurfen]

I once toasted Dos for Dummies.

My job title is "VP in charge of Toys and shouting at People"

[RRBKTechMan]

Experieance is the best learning experiance. Im 17 and ive had my A+ cert since 13. I have been building since before that. Im also net + certified. But that means nothing. It only means i passed a test. And tests are just tests. Nothing special about them. Study and u pass thats it. Newayse yah ive had about 7 years worth of building and doing comp stuff. No biggie

[bAdWaYz]

I got two turntables and'a microphone.

[honesy]

I Just did the same as the other guy.
I took stuff about and fiddled LOL..
And i taught myself everything about computers (that i know), by doing this.
I also have cert 3 in information tech , but i agree it really does not matter bout the certs it's what the person knows.
During the time to get the cert i did other courses which include Hardware, Software, Security, Networking.
Anyways thats just me lol.

[embed68k]

yes, i too would like to say that I agree that experience provides the best advise and I took computer courses in high school. Basic, C++, keyboarding. And some programming/networking courses at a community college. I rip stuff apart(sometimes end up with a handful of "extra" screws when it' s put back together), but one thing you must realize, is anybody who provides help on this forum isn't doing it to make money. I started on this forum to help pass my time. Does schooling matter when we are here 24hours to give FREE help to those who need it. I don't think so, welcome to the forums.

[gimpy530]

I went to vo-tech for Computer Information Systems (http://www.vtc1.org/Instructional_Areas/CIS.htm) for three years.....that class was a little of everything with computer and such.....alot of what I learned in that class was from other students (and I tought them alot too) and just fixing various computer problems in the class and around the school.....I am planning on going to PTI (http://www.pti.edu/) next June for IT-Networking Admin (http://www.pti.edu/programs/computer-network-systems.html), so I can learn more networking (something I currently suck at) and get some certifications and degrees (you can know everything in the world but every company still wants those certifs)

That class did teach me alot, but really I learned more on my own......the internet is a giganticially huge database of info, a great place to start is Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page).....I can spend hours reading stuff on there, simply because I may go to a page about Microsoft to learn about how it began, but as I'm reaidng there are links in the page to other things I want to read and I open those links in new tabs, many times I have read through one page and see that I have opened 10 more :D .....there are tons of other sites and you could also just go to your library and take out books on the subject (get the newest version of them, look for some A+ certification prep books)

Ever since a was a wee youngin I always took apart things and helped my dad with carpentry stuff on the back porch, I've always been interested in doing stuff with my hands and learning how things work

[Snurfen]

I went to vo-tech for Computer Information Systems (http://www.vtc1.org/Instructional_Areas/CIS.htm) for three years.....that class was a little of everything with computer and such.....alot of what I learned in that class was from other students (and I tought them alot too) and just fixing various computer problems in the class and around the school.....

A very good way of getting experience - course work and hands-on experience are EXCELLENT tools for gaining knowledge, but it's the interaction with other interested parties ,be it in class, at work or reading and participating here that puts the cherry on the cake.
:thumbsup: