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Additional Resources
Computer Tech Forums and
Computer Repair Forums

One of the best places to get information about computer problems are in forums. The downside of using forums is that it can take a while to get a response and you never really know the quality of an answer you will get.

What computer tech forums are useful for

Forums can be a useful when dealing with a stubborn problem with you PC. Many forum moderators have a wealth of up-to date knowledge on the latest trends and security threats.

I would recommend using a forum when:

  • You have tried everything you can possibly do fix the problem without assistance
  • You are having a problem that is strange or out of the ordinary
  • You want to confirm your suspicions about a problem you are having
  • You can't afford premium support

What computer repair forums are the best to use? - A comparison:

Experts-Exchange.com

This site is one of the best sites for quick resolutions.  They have experts in everything! The only downside is that you need to pay a monthly or yearly fee in order to get answers. If you don't want to buy a membership you can still search their database for a solution to your problem.

  • Access to the search the most useful database of 1,422,572 Solutions you will not find on any site other than ee
  • Ask unlimited questions. Experts are waiting to answer your question in over 250 different topics.
  • 24/7 Personal Assistant will guide you through any problems using ee.
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TechSupportForum.com

This forum is free to join and use.  This is a good forum to start with when you want free help.

Techguy.org

An excellent forum for just about any problem.  Another must use resource when you need quality answers in a short period of time.

BleepingComputer.com

This site has some very good tutorials on everything from creating zip files to setting up a home network. They also have a pretty good forum to get answers to those difficult PC problems.

MSN Groups

This site is a very broad "discussion" site.  The computer support section is pretty good, but I would not recommend using it if you need an immediate answer.

Mcse.ms

This site is an excellent resource if you are considering getting any certification in the IT industry.  I added this link as there may be some of you with a keen interest in computers and you may not really know where to start.

Iamnotageek.com

This site has a lot of different support sections but the response time can be very slow.

Aarp.org

This is a great site if you are new to computers and have very basic questions.

Dell Support Forums

This forum obviously caters more to individuals with Dell PC's, however, it can be very helpful when you are dealing with what you suspect is a hardware related issue.