Computer problems? I'm your guy!

Need a new computer?

Current one having problems?

Need help with software?

Got a virus that's just a plain pain in the arse?

I'm your guy!


I'm a computer technician/systems administrator/programmer/whatever you want to tack onto my title. Been a computer guy all of my life (i started when i was 6, built my first computer by 8) and it's what I'm good at.

Wether you need help with finding a new computer you need, you're stuck on a problem and need a cheap fix, or anything else you can think of, I'm happy to help.

I build most computers for a fraction of the cost of what you'll find at any major retailer. Pretty much all you pay for is the parts and software licenses.

I also do remote system work so should you have any issue that I'm unable to assist you with on the forums or over the phone, so that is also an option. However, since the software I use to do that comes out of my own pocket, I do charge for things like that (20$ an hour or anything equivalent if you want to horse trade instead).

Most anything else I do will be of no charge to you. I do however willingly accept donations, and anything acquired will be put towards the restoration of my bike (1986 vfr700f).

The catch? Nothing. I'm not much of a mechanical guy, so my knowledge there is limited. However, In the spirit of being a helpful contributor to the forums, I'm more then happy to consult people on what I'm actually good at.

I know what some of you are thinking at this point. 5 posts and this guy is throwing up an offer like this?! This has to be a scam.

I am not here to scam anyone. I genuinely like the community here and would love to do what I can to help. I may have just made an account here, but I've lurked these forums ever since I learned about them about 6 months ago. So I've been around longer then you'd think.

I will never put anyone in a position where I will scam you out of parts of money. Even if I ask something in return, I will have you send it to me after I have completed what you have asked, just so there are no Grey areas.

If some of these items involve money, the money will go through a PayPal account so that if anything goes awry you have nothing to worry about. (i.e. you want me to build a computer or something or other, if you want me to build it for you that is.. i'm also happy to put the parts together for you and give you an order invoice so you can do the rest yourself, with no transaction going through me). I do not offer warranties or guarantees outside of what is given by the manufacturer of the product in question. However, I will say that I wouldn't be where I am if I wasn't good at what I do.

Doesn't have to just be for new computers though. I'm happy to help with pretty much anything you can think of. All I ask you be polite and thorough with your questions.

With that said, feel free to ask me anything computer related. I will ask that you make all requests public so there are records of everything. Replying to this post is just fine. If it comes to a point where we need to converse over the phone or elsewhere, the arrangements will be made accordingly.

If there happen to be a lot of requests, please understand that I do work a full time job anywhere from 40-60 hours a week. If you want my help, I'm more then happy to, just be patient.

Cheers and Regards,
Shane C.

 

So would you take Crusty on as an indentured servant for fixing my VIC20. It's smoking and making funny noises.

 

Not sure if you're serious but I don't do a lot of hardware based fixes. I do have plenty of soldiering experience and may be able to help depending on the type of damages.

So no guarentees but I could take a look, again, if serious. I have a thing for vintage electronics.

Alternatively, if it's a nostalgia issue, there are plenty of options out there for emulation software that would let you play a lot of the games you would want to I imagine.

 

Crusty has soldiering experience and could probably be of great help. He is thrifty, brave , clean and revered and can read and write.

My VIC20 just caught fire!

Just between me you and yon fencepost you might be surprised at the computer knowledge some of the folks have here. I hope you are ready for the serious questions..

 

I am not here as the end all be all computer guru. While I am confident with my knowledge I'm sure there are just as many out there ready and capable.

I am simply here to offer help and advice to those who might want to save a few bucks.

 

Vic 20 was DABOMB dude!!!

Amiga was the shiznit, rember the timex sinclair...Well I have them all networked!!!

 

Billy stop it!

The poor guys looking for work and youre teasing him..

 

LOL!! Taking Crusty on as an indentured servant is probably not a good idea. You'd have to feed him and maybe even hug him.. Ewww.


I upgraded to a C-64 from the VIC20. Next move was getting the DOS module/discdrive for the 64. The 64 was great. Learned to write a little DBasic code on that puppy. In my hood they were displayed in stores. I would type in a "program" loop that would display "Please wait ten seconds". The screen would clear and it would display "Thank You".

This kid is probably a whiz but all I could think of was that dude who was the "engineering student" who popped for the junker and so far as I can tell, never got it running after tooting his horn a bunch of times and not paying attention to the experienced wrenches here.

 

While I appreciate the sentiment, I am by no means looking for work. I already hold a full time job and for the most part I have enough on my plate.

However, in the spirit of being a helpful contributor since I'm not much of a wrench, I'm offering help with subjects I'm actually good at.

Are you able to read anything I say with a comprehensive ability greater then a 12 year old or are you here just to make a mockery and be an all around dickhead?

I have stated more then once I am here to offer help. That's it. There's nothing more to read into.

I did not come in here claiming to be some big-shot, a computer guru,"tooting my own horn" or anything. You, and you alone, are the one saying that.

Sorry for trying to be a nice guy and offer help to people that may not have the knowledge to do as I offered(which, if you would READ THE DAMN POST, is all I offered).

In short Mr. Billy, if you want to be an asshole, that's your own problem. I couldn't care less. I'm here because I chose to be. I'm here because I want to be a nice guy and contribute. If you have a problem with that, kindly go fuck yourself with the wrong end of a rake.

Have a nice day.
Kindest regards,
Shane C.

 

Well, I guess we know better than to piss you off now. I may never recover from that upbraiding. I am somewhat confused as to which end of a rake is the wrong end, and will defer analysis to your superior experience.

 

If you think that was an angry response you're sorely mistaken. I say what I want to say and don't beat around the bush.

I have no problems with people joking around and having fun.

I do have a problem with people who are deliberately assholes for nothing more than to get their rocks off, and have no issue calling them out for it publicly.

For the record, the wrong end of a rake would be this end:

 

One does not have to be angry to unburdon his or her frustrations. I hope your employer is not "eavesdropping" on any of this whilst you are on his clock.

 

For all intents and purposes I am my own employer (I manage my own department and the CEO is one of my best friends), so you can bet your arse I watch myself while on the clock.

All the time baby.

 

So did Narcissus..

 

op2:

Classic Badbilly..... HTRneck, humbly suggest you read up on BB if you haven't already... Otherwise this shit could go on for days.

 

Awww! How cute! The little troll can't find anything else to work with so now he's grasping for straws!

Honestly guy. Do you have anything meaningful to say ever? Or are you so desperate for attention that this is your only shot of human interaction?

It's okay little buddy. I'm here for you. We're all in this together!

 

I'm a computer nerd. Moreso, it's a friday, and most of my clients are on vacation for thanksgiving. I literally have nothing but time on my hands.

And possibly semen.

 

Maybe sell this kid one of your famous Kentucky Chrome hats.. Lordy, now he is whining and jumping all bad on chat too.. I'll never get the VIC20 fixed at this rate.

 

It's okay little guy. We all know your big tough guy attitude is just a crave for attention.

There there, it's alright. Don't be ashamed of yourself.