PC Help
I have extensive computer experience which started out when I was 13 years old. My school just got a Radio Shack TRS-80 and I thought it was amazing. Later on it got the nickname of Trash-80 but for my first pc experience it was anything but trash.
I purchased a computer kit a few months later called the Sinclair ZX-81 for $100 along with a 16k (that’s k as in kilo, not mega or giga) memory expansion for another $100. I started to learn programming in BASIC and one of my first was a program to solve quadratic equations. This helped me a lot since during the same year I had an Algebra I/II honors class and the teacher gave us a big project to make a mathematical device. Most of my classmates made simple things like an abacus or new designs on rulers to help with graphing. My turn came up and I unveil the ZX81 which I also hardwired into a new case for easier typing. I hooked it up to a TV and started solving quadratic equations in seconds. The teacher was amazed and my classmates were amazed/plotting my death so overall it was a success.
Since that time I’ve become an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), CompTIA A+ certified, and worked in technical support for a few different companies. I’ve fixed thousands of desktops, laptops, and servers so I’ve included some questions and answers below that are pretty common in today’s pc world.
PC FAQ
Q. What is a good free antivirus program?
A. Remember, in this world you get what you pay for. Even so, I’d recommend Avast for a free antivirus solution. You can download the latest version from FREE AVAST
Q. I upgraded to Windows Vista and I keep getting problems using my applications, especially ones that use the internet. What’s wrong?
A. Let’s face it. Any new operating system is going to have issues. The first thing you should check before upgrading is whether your programs will be compatible with the new OS. A great place to start is Windows Vista Compatibility Center and see if your hardware and software is listed. Another possibility is the dreaded and hated User Account Control. This little Vista feature wreaks havoc with all sorts of programs in the name of security. Do yourself a favor and go to control panel – user accounts and family safety – user accounts and see if it is on. If it is then turn if off, restart your pc, and see if the problem is fixed.
Q. I can’t save anything on my hard drive and my programs keep crashing when I open them, is it possessed?
A. Before you call in the PC Exorcist, check the free space on your hard drive. You should ideally have at least 20% free space but I’ve seen plenty of people with 0, that’s none, free space on their hard drive. This will cause all kinds of issues such as inability to save new info, slow opening and closing of programs, pc crashes, and overall demonic behavior.
Q. I’ve seen the commercials and ads but what’s better, a PC or a Mac?
A. I’ve owned lots of different computers and used even more computers. Some of them were a Sinclair ZX-81, an Atari 800, Apple IIe, Apple Macintosh, original IBM PC, and so on. I also did not invent any of these PCs nor do I work for any PC company so my advice is better than any you would get from Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Sir Clive Sinclair, or your Uncle Bubba who knows everything there is to know about computers. My advice is this…ready???…here it comes….GET WHATEVER RUNS THE SOFTWARE YOU NEED….If more than 1 does then GET WHATEVER ROCKS YOUR BOAT. Don’t listen to someone saying you need this, that, and the other thing. Computers get better and cheaper all the time so get what runs the software and keep it until it doesn’t run it well anymore.
Q. Any good place to buy hardware/software that you can tell me about?
A. I’ve found that different places have their specialties so I use around a dozen different online and retail vendors. Some of the overall best are Newegg , Walmart , Sam’s Club , and Tiger Direct . You can’t beat Sam’s 3 month return policy on almost everything, oh how they love me so.
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