Every once in a while, the typical person will come across something electronic that appears to be dead in the water. Most people will just toss this malfunctioning piece of technology in the trash along with the rest of the garbage. But some of us will dig a little deeper and try to figure out… Read More
Category Archives: Tools
Tools To Make You A Better Geek
A man is only as good as his tools. Believe it or not, the same applies to geeks. A novice computer technician can be spotted a mile away. For example, if you open your computer case with a butter knife–you’re going to lose your nerd card. You simply must have the right tools for the… Read More
Codecs: What Are They And Why Do We Need Them?
Have you ever downloaded a movie, clip, or music file and had Windows Media Player tell you that it can’t play that format or error out and crash the whole program? Fixing it could be something as simple as adding a codec pack to fill in the gaps that your favorite media players have in… Read More
Universal USB Hard Drive Adapter Without Enclosure
If you’re a computer repair tech or a person who loves to upgrade PCs, then you understand the importance of being able to quickly move data from one drive to another. While you can pull the drive out of one computer and “slave” it to another, it’s just not practical to need to fool around… Read More
Must Have Portable USB Apps For Techs
Field technicians need a have a compilation of applications and tools they can run from a known good source whenever entering the hostile environments of a home or office they need to service. Since the there can be a wide-range of issues when dealing with computer in the field, it’s best to carry a collection… Read More
Remotely Access Computer
Remotely access computer via special tools to make software changes and configurations on a PC that could be located halfway around the world. There are several different programs to use for this, including Microsoft’s own Remote Desktop. But if you’re in the business of repairing computers for a living, the choices become fewer. The key… Read More
Computer Benchmark Tools
Test the performance of your PC with the most popular and thorough benchmark tools on the Internet. The following will help you test vital hardware components, such as your CPU, motherboard, Internet connection and much more. Benchmarking utilities are critical in optimization and troubleshooting. Most of the benchmark tools listed below are free, while others might… Read More
Top Computer Resources For Techs in the Field
Whether you’re a computer technician in the field or a computer user that enjoys tinkering with DIY computer repair, you need to have a list of resources at your fingertips that you can rely upon. Not everything you read on the Internet is accurate. So if you’re in the business, you cannot afford to waste… Read More
PCI Diagnostic Card
Every technician should carry a PCI diagnostic card. Computer troubleshooting can be a lengthy and expensive process–especially when a computer is completely dead. Sometimes using diagnostic tools is the only way to truly reveal a hardware problem at the board level. We find that using tools such as multi-meters and PCI Diagnostic cards save time… Read More
A Computer Repair Tool for Every Job
I often get asked what is the primary tool I use for computer repair. When I tell people the tool I use the most is “logic” they stare and me as if expecting me to follow-up with a punchline because that isn’t what they were expecting to hear. But it’s true. Applying logic to what… Read More