All posts by Micah Lahren
Putting a Tech Toolkit Together
Are you new to the computer repair industry? Perhaps you’re wondering, ‘How do I get started? What tools do I need? Do I need multiboot USB drives or a massive repair CD collection? Where do
VIEW POSTHDDScan – Scan for Bad Sectors
If you’re working on a machine and your troubleshooting efforts seem to point towards hard drive trouble, HDDScan is a great freeware utility to use when diagnosing hard drive problems. The utility
VIEW POSTAntivirus Solutions For Your Clients
With the recent news that Microsoft has stopped supporting Windows XP with the security suite Microsoft Security Essentials, we’re hearing more reports about just how many computers are still running
VIEW POSTPC Diagnostic Methods for Techs
As Techs, we often come across the same issues multiple times, and it’s easy to start guessing and skipping the usual diagnostic methods rather than following a good diagnostic path. It’s easy
VIEW POSTHow Much Should I Charge? – Pricing Strategies for Computer Technicians
‘How much should I charge?’ That’s a common question among repair technicians just starting out, and sometimes even veteran technicians will want to revisit their pricing and rate strategy
VIEW POSTHow to Deal with the Stigma of Being a “One Man Shop”
Sooner or later it comes up in a discussion with your clients. ‘How many partners do you have?’ ‘Do you work by yourself?’ ‘Is it just you?’ ‘Are you the only
VIEW POSTCRM Integration for Finance Software
Many Techs started out by simply providing services, and eventually a business built up around it, and they searched for business solutions such as CRM software and finance software as they needed it.
VIEW POSTHardware Stocking for Technicians
It seems your client’s power supply failed on their desktop computer. They need it back up and running now. Not tomorrow, not ‘next Monday’, and certainly not ‘three to five business
VIEW POSTRecurring Income for Techs
Many times Tech services fall into the category of break/fix solutions. When something goes wrong, we’re called to fix it. While this is the standard operating procedure for many services, like home
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