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Questions &
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I need a favour?
Please be
aware. There are many good people out there that make their
living dealing with computer problems. These people have spent
hard $$$ learning their trade just like plumbers and electricians,
accountants and even lawyers. They cannot live by "doing
favours".
Q. I was just working on a simple letter and my
computer screen went blank. Can you do me a favour and just pop
over and take a quick look?
A.
NO
Q. I received an email
from a friend and all of a sudden my computer started doing strange
things. Can you do me a favour and pop over and take a quick
look?
A. NO
Q. I can't seem to get on the internet
today. Can you do me a favour and pop over and take a quick
look?
A. NO
Q. I just purchased a new computer. Can
you do me a favour and pop over and help me set it up?
A. NO
I don't mean to sound nasty but.
If I were to ask you.
- Would you do me a favour and
just pop over and do my tax return?
- Would you do me a favour and just pop over and tune up my car?
- Would you do me a favour and just pop over and change my tire?
- Would you do me a favour and just pop over and install this new
carpet I just purchased?
OK OK. I suspect you get
the drift. I have spent over 30 years dealing with computers.
In that time there were many sleepless nights figuring out - what
the hell - caused that to happen. I have paid for help many
times because I required the expertise of somebody that had the
answers. Thanks to those sleepless nights - many times I am able
to make the fix look tooooo easy.
I do not charge much but I do
charge. My fee to "pop over" is $75.00 per hour. If it
takes me 3 hours to fix what should have been a 1 hour problem then of
course I will charge for 1 hour plus the travel time. Please be
aware that I turn the meter on when I head out the door of my home.
Be it here in Calgary or in Panama.
PS. I often start by checking the power. If I find
that the computer is simply not plugged in and / or the power bar or
whatever is turned off then the fee is $100 on the spot.
So make sure you check that carefully before you make the call.
PPS. If I recommend a
special utility software program that will help keep your system
running or suggest/insist that you install antivirus software and you
do not bother then make sure you have lots of money handy.
That's enuf for this month.
Bill
Send your questions to
bill@geezeraid.com
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