Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guide

12/14/2008
52 COMMENTS

As a computer technician, there is a lot of information that we need to remember. DOS commands, BSOD STOP messages, Router passwords, IP addresses etc… and thats just to name a few. This is why I have created the Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guide. Its a PDF file with information we frequently have to keep looking up.

The Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guide Contains:

Useful DOS Commands
Common STOP Messages and their meanings
Important Data Locations
Common Router/Modem Login Details (D-Link, Netgear, Linksys)
OpenDNS.com DNS Servers
Useful IP Addresses
BIOS Beep Codes
RJ-45 Color Code Pinout
Useful Links
Freeware Alternatives

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abe says:

12/14/2008 at 22:12

very cool Bryce thanks, was waiting for some thing like this. maybe have a thread going in the forums for people to add info and update this every 3 months or something like that.

Abe

C! Tech Solutions - Computer Repair, Service, Support, and Consulting says:

12/14/2008 at 22:28

I definitely look forward to perusing this. It’s always good to brush up on stuff, otherwise you get rusty and forget.

Colin Mc Donald says:

12/15/2008 at 20:26

I would like the pdf with the info I am already subscribed, how may I get the file ?
thanx in advance :}

JohnG says:

12/15/2008 at 07:35

Very nice Bryce, thanks.

Heriberto Torres says:

12/15/2008 at 10:39

Thanks!

14049752 says:

12/15/2008 at 10:48

Hey Bryce, Page 9 has an error.
The “Check Windows Processes” link goes to eserviceinfo.com, which is the site for the “Computer Manuals” link right below it.

Bryce W says:

12/15/2008 at 11:03

14049752, thanks for that. Fixed now. Use the link you were given in the confirmation email if you wish to download the fixed version.

dito says:

12/15/2008 at 11:45

What about for those already subscribed?

I have not receive it yet.

Ditto 2 says:

12/15/2008 at 17:32

Me Either?

What about for those already subscribed?

I have not receive it yet.

Tiddle says:

12/15/2008 at 17:51

Ive been looking for it on site for a while and still cant find it and i havent received it yet.

Dipper says:

12/15/2008 at 18:16

I’m a subscriber and also haven’t rec’d it.

How do we get it Bryce?

Michael says:

12/15/2008 at 18:44

Samething here. I’m a subscriber but also haven’t gotten it!

Richard says:

12/16/2008 at 11:02

I was delighted when this came across. Thanks
-Richard-

Angelo says:

12/15/2008 at 21:37

Same problem here, I’m alredy a subscriber,thanks

Bryce W says:

12/15/2008 at 22:08

The link will appear in the next mailout.

Harold Stevens says:

12/15/2008 at 22:09

Make it one more who is already a subscriber that would like the Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guide

JRoss says:

12/16/2008 at 01:58

Waiting with bated breath.

Davidu says:

12/16/2008 at 03:08

You always surprise me with your usuful info and good will. Thanks !

Richard says:

12/16/2008 at 04:52

So I subscribed yesterday. Where is the download link?

Bryce W says:

12/16/2008 at 06:56

Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guides have been distributed to previous subscribers via email now.

Joel says:

12/16/2008 at 07:04

Thanks very useful guide!

Joel says:

12/16/2008 at 07:05

@Richard: Check your Feedburner confirmation link, look at the bottom of the email and you will find the link to download the guide.

David says:

12/16/2008 at 19:59

What a great idea. Thanks a million.

Tampa Computer Repair says:

12/18/2008 at 09:45

Thanks!

AL says:

12/19/2008 at 14:16

Awesome! Thanks

lonagcio says:

12/21/2008 at 16:57

Thanks. Great mind u have.

Tampa Computer Repair says:

12/28/2008 at 17:59

Oh yeah, after checking this out… it’s really gonna be handy. This is going with me on all gigs from here on forward. Cant’ believe I hadn’t thought about doing this yet, but Bryce… thanks again!!!

Redmilkvan says:

02/19/2009 at 16:58

Good work Bryce, thanks. Nice to have all this stuff in one spot.
One suggestion, if I might, could you add the pinout diagram for an rj-45 crossover cable?

Thanks again.

Dominic says:

02/28/2009 at 12:02

well how do i get this, already a member?

Dominic says:

02/28/2009 at 12:09

aaa ha, unsubscribe and subscribe

SeegerSystems says:

03/11/2009 at 16:04

Thanx, Bryce.

This is a fine cheat sheet and an awesome gesture (or bribe), my friend.

I have a lot of stuff like this saved in multiple formats scattered all over my various USB keys, bootable tech discs and workshop hard drives (probably like many of the other folks here lol). So, I’ll likely treat this as a starter sheet and add to it as I come across my other cheats & reminders.

I especially like Redmilkvan’s idea of adding the pinouts for RJ-45 cables, but I’ll be adding both crossover as well as standard since I don’t have either memorized.

Thanks again.

marjoe briggs says:

04/03/2009 at 18:25

I am receiving your newsletter and love it. Keep up the good work. I also would like to receive the Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guide.
Thanks

cybermaven says:

06/21/2009 at 13:00

I signed up a while back and would like to receive the Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guide. BTW, I love this site. It has provided me with a lot of information.

Raul says:

08/06/2009 at 10:34

Great Info Guide! Thanks!

Tom says:

10/01/2009 at 18:11

How can I get a copy. I just clicked the link to confirm and deleted the email. :(

Ray Wood says:

10/15/2009 at 09:19

I already signed up but did not get the free “Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guide”. How do I get a copy ? Thanks for your help. I appreciate it very much.

Valek Hawke says:

12/18/2009 at 22:36

Hmmm…never got mine. No Download link in the confirmation email as promised and so far none in the other three emails I have received thus far…How can I get a copy?

Thanks,
Val

roger steffen says:

12/29/2009 at 04:43

I signed up a while back and would like to receive the Computer Technicians Quick Reference Guide.
you do an outstanding job here.thankyou!!!

JT says:

12/29/2009 at 08:18

Hi how does one receive their Computer Techician Quick Reference Guide.I have already signed up.

AR says:

12/30/2009 at 11:10

Same here. Singed up a couple weeks ago and no Computer Technician Quick Reference Guide.

Thanks for a great site!!!

Techie says:

01/02/2010 at 20:14

Thx for the guide, putting it on a flash drive for the field.

BTW, the was a typo for the Backup utility, it’s Cobian Backup, not “Cobain”. I’ve used it myself for over 8 years and still think it’ one of the best too!

Joselito Dio says:

01/04/2010 at 01:08

I would like to have it too.

thanks a lot

S Peters says:

02/20/2010 at 16:16

Was looking forward to getting your quick reference guide when I signed up, however the link to it was not included with the only email I have gotten from you; Posted: 19 Feb 2010 09:05 PM PST

admin says:

04/27/2010 at 06:06

If you subscribed BEFORE the 18th of April 2010. The download link is at the bottom of the confirmation email “Please confirm your subscription”.

If you subscribed AFTER the 18th of April 2010, you need to confirm first and it will be in your welcome email.

Scott says:

05/08/2010 at 08:17

For those who have subscribed but not received this handy guide via a download link in a confirmation e-mail, I didn’t realize there was a link in the e-mail, shoot! I deleted the e-mail, etc. just doing a quick search in the search box using the term ‘computer technicians quick reference guide’ will quickly lead you to a search page with the appropriate download link…

Joe says:

05/08/2010 at 08:37

hi all, i signed up for newsletter and received first one but don’t know how to get the technicians guide…any help would be great.

Dustin Goss says:

05/09/2010 at 17:43

Need Ref Guide

Bryce W says:

05/09/2010 at 18:25

It is in the Welcome Email.

Joe says:

05/13/2010 at 09:17

hi guys, i don’t think i ever received this and i signed up for the newsletter. can you resend the welcome email? dunno what i did with the darn thang.