Comments on: My Onsite Technician Gear http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/ A Resource for Computer Repair Technicians & to get PC tech support help. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:20:45 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: RM http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-9402 RM Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:51:41 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-9402 Bryce, thanks so much for this guide. I recently lost my job and with this economy can't find a job. I plan on starting my own tech-support business because i can fix almost anything wrong with a computer (Doing it for friends/families for years now) and it's something i enjoy, so why not try to start a business right? Your guide helped me a lot, so thanks, I'll let you know how it goes! Bryce, thanks so much for this guide.

I recently lost my job and with this economy can’t find a job. I plan on starting my own tech-support business because i can fix almost anything wrong with a computer (Doing it for friends/families for years now) and it’s something i enjoy, so why not try to start a business right?

Your guide helped me a lot, so thanks, I’ll let you know how it goes!

]]> By: Paul http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-9079 Paul Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:26:28 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-9079 im a nerd when it comes to kvm switches im a nerd when it comes to kvm switches

]]> By: Noah http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-8924 Noah Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:22:34 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-8924 Being prepared always feels great when you need that little something you'd otherwise have to drive somewhere to get. Things I would mention: -VGA and DVI cables -PCI USB 2.0 card (already mentioned but get one with a slimline bay cover included) -Powered USB hub for laptops with too much stuff plugged in or to replace questionable hubs -Offset screwdriver (good for those tight areas) -A few jumpers in with the screws -USB extension cables -Molex splitter cables and molex to sata cables -honorable mention: 2x Linksys WRT54GL routers loaded up with Tomato firmware and set up in WDS mode. I've found this is by far the best way to do wireless in big houses. Just be sure to teach them how to power cycle their network! -Of course, the most important tool is your flash drive with all your tools on it. Better yet, bring two or three so you can work on multiple computers at once! Being prepared always feels great when you need that little something you’d otherwise have to drive somewhere to get. Things I would mention:
-VGA and DVI cables
-PCI USB 2.0 card (already mentioned but get one with a slimline bay cover included)
-Powered USB hub for laptops with too much stuff plugged in or to replace questionable hubs
-Offset screwdriver (good for those tight areas)
-A few jumpers in with the screws
-USB extension cables
-Molex splitter cables and molex to sata cables
-honorable mention: 2x Linksys WRT54GL routers loaded up with Tomato firmware and set up in WDS mode. I’ve found this is by far the best way to do wireless in big houses. Just be sure to teach them how to power cycle their network!
-Of course, the most important tool is your flash drive with all your tools on it. Better yet, bring two or three so you can work on multiple computers at once!

]]> By: Sugarloaf Tech http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-8636 Sugarloaf Tech Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:07:21 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-8636 Nice list! I'd add: a label printer - eg P-Touch PT-1280 - adds a nice professional touch; ethernet hub for diagnosing network issues with wireshark; a paper clip for reset buttons and the occasional tray ejection. Nice list! I’d add:
a label printer – eg P-Touch PT-1280 – adds a nice professional touch; ethernet hub for diagnosing network issues with wireshark; a paper clip for reset buttons and the occasional tray ejection.

]]> By: krutoi http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-8105 krutoi Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:10:25 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-8105 Nice collection :-) A couple of things I don't see here that I usually carry: pcmcia adapter for both usb 2.0 and firewire, phone cable + rj11 connectors Nice collection :-)

A couple of things I don’t see here that I usually carry: pcmcia adapter for both usb 2.0 and firewire, phone cable + rj11 connectors

]]> By: rodel http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-8067 rodel Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:29:02 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-8067 wow! nice...it may took a long time before i can complete that set...but as of now i'll just start with a screw driver & a couple cd's...hope to have mine & more compact someday...^_^...thanks Bryce... wow! nice…it may took a long time before i can complete that set…but as of now i’ll just start with a screw driver & a couple cd’s…hope to have mine & more compact someday…^_^…thanks Bryce…

]]> By: John http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-8064 John Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:36:10 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-8064 Excellent variety of tools and parts but how about the multimeter,pen flashlight,anti-static wrist strap or mat. Excellent variety of tools and parts but how about the multimeter,pen flashlight,anti-static wrist strap or mat.

]]> By: Efrain http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-7000 Efrain Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:50:00 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-7000 I always carry with my keys: Swiss+tech utili-key: phillips screwdriver and knife the size of a key. Inka pen: A pen always handy. Corsair Survivor 8GB Flash Drive: For apps and documents. Imation Clip Drive 8GB: For tools and AV. I always carry with my keys:

Swiss+tech utili-key: phillips screwdriver and knife the size of a key.

Inka pen: A pen always handy.

Corsair Survivor 8GB Flash Drive: For apps and documents.

Imation Clip Drive 8GB: For tools and AV.

]]> By: Resler http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-6964 Resler Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:07:43 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-6964 Bryce you missed the most important thing, a pen. Without it you wouldn't be able to document ANYTHING. And you know how important it is to keep track of what your doing. And when you need to push one of the little reset buttons, having a pen handy is nice. Some sort of a notebook or pad of paper is nice to have with the pen of course. And a marker, Sharpie or the like is always useful too. I know those are obvious things to have but you'd be surprised when you'll forget the most obvious things because your worrying about the not so obvious ones. Bryce you missed the most important thing, a pen. Without it you wouldn’t be able to document ANYTHING. And you know how important it is to keep track of what your doing. And when you need to push one of the little reset buttons, having a pen handy is nice.
Some sort of a notebook or pad of paper is nice to have with the pen of course.

And a marker, Sharpie or the like is always useful too.

I know those are obvious things to have but you’d be surprised when you’ll forget the most obvious things because your worrying about the not so obvious ones.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.technibble.com/my-onsite-technician-gear/comment-page-1/#comment-6794 Kevin Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:26:40 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=1219#comment-6794 Where could I get the bag that you use? I'm using an old laptop bag right now and it just doesn't do the job. That one looks good. Links would be nice :) thanks Where could I get the bag that you use? I’m using an old laptop bag right now and it just doesn’t do the job.

That one looks good. Links would be nice :) thanks

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