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I began this group as a way of helping computer users identify and resolve many of their own issues. My thinking is that not all issues should require experts.

Website: http://www.dragonpc-online.com
Members: 20
Latest Activity: Jul 13

I dig it!

I truly enjoy finding out why things work....or fail to work. As much as I feel for people who get frustrated with their computer issues, I cannot help but get excited at the prospect of getting to the bottom of those issues. It's what I love. I have been disassembling electronics since...well, for about 35 years, now. If something doesn't work, I'm not afraid to take it apart to see what the problem is. Which is why I love being a computer tech. In my mind, computer hardware and computer software are not all that different. If they are "broken" or not working, there might be a way to fix them.

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Chris Anderson

Computer Security Basics Ramblings 6 Replies

Started by Chris Anderson. Last reply by Tom Marsh Jun 25.

Chris Anderson

Windows, Mac Or Linux 1 Reply

Started by Chris Anderson. Last reply by Jerome Joffe Jan 27.

Victoria Infante

Drifting Cursor....Probably not a Ghost.

Started by Victoria Infante Nov. 22, 2008.

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Tom Wagenhauser Comment by Tom Wagenhauser on July 13, 2009 at 4:02pm
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Barbara Hallock Comment by Barbara Hallock on April 11, 2009 at 4:10pm
If you are having an issue, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. I've been doing tech support for Indiana University for a little under a year and I'm pretty good with Windows troubleshooting, passable with Macs, and good with WordPress, XHTML, CSS.
Jim Trout Comment by Jim Trout on March 4, 2009 at 12:27pm
Great group. Too many people are left out there to fend for themselves. Glad to see people coming together to help. I've been on Macs since '88 and a Mac systems manager since '90. (that's "dead" in dog years) I specialize in graphic design and art department networks. I also enjoy keeping the old ones up and running. If there's anything I can do to help answer any questions please feel free to email me.
Chris Anderson Comment by Chris Anderson on November 20, 2008 at 11:19pm
And yes I'm a PC (even though I do have a thing for Mac's just can't afford them, lmao)
Chris Anderson Comment by Chris Anderson on November 20, 2008 at 11:18pm
Hello all just a tech here work mainly with EU's and small networks if I can be of any assistance please let me know and yes I do know the beast known as VISTA!!
Victoria Infante Comment by Victoria Infante on November 20, 2008 at 10:51pm
Thanks Doug. I figured since the vast majority of us have at least one computer to contend with, it might be useful.
Over the years, I learned, and still do learn, much of what I know from researching forums and figuring things out myself.
Victoria Infante Comment by Victoria Infante on November 20, 2008 at 10:33pm
As it happens, we (Dragon PC) are building "new" systems out of donated parts. We then give them to families and students who cannot otherwise afford a computer.
Doug McSchooler Comment by Doug McSchooler on November 20, 2008 at 10:32pm
Imagine my disappointment when I joined this group and found that Ray Charles wasn't going to be a topic?!

Seriously, though, I'm fairly well versed in all things Macintosh. So should someone have an issue in that arena, I'd love to help find the answers.

Victoria, great group idea!
Lynn Zettler Comment by Lynn Zettler on November 20, 2008 at 10:06pm
Great---the next time I cannot figure out what happened after my Vista update--I might ask for help--thanks!

Also---we are a multi computer family that consistantly has various computer parts to donate somewhere-----would you know where that somewhere might be?
 

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