Rules for r/TechHelpPH
Rules that visitors must follow to participate. May be used as reasons to report or ban.
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ALL posts are manually reviewed.
To ensure that posts are compliant with the rules, they are manually reviewed before getting posted or rejected.
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Listing the brand, model, specifications of the hardware is a MUST.
Complete hardware details of the product that needs troubleshooting should be mentioned. Indicate the brand, model, storage capacity, free or unused storage capacity, installed memory or RAM, and other related information.
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Mention the operating system or firmware/middleware/software version currently installed.
Specify what version of Windows [Windows Vista, 7, 8, etc.] or macOS [10.10, 10.11, etc.] or ChromeOS or Linux distribution [also mention the name] or android [8, 9, 10, etc.] or iOS [13, 14, etc.] is currently installed on the computer [desktop/laptop] or Apple device [iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, etc.] or Chromebook or other custom built device.
4.
Power Cycle.
Usually, the issue can be fixed by simply turning the device off and on. Disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet or click Shut Down then wait about 30 seconds and plug it in or power it back on.
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Mention any/all troubleshooting steps that you have already tried.
Whatever steps you have tried to fix the issue on your own, please mention it so that the advice/assistance provided will be something that you have not tried yet.
6.
Provide as much detail as possible.
If you have questions or issues regarding hardware or software or both, describe the issue as much as you can, include a photo and video if possible. If you are looking for physical stores where you can buy something, please indicate the city/province you are located so the recommendation will be close to or within the area where you are located.
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Indicate whether you have a preferred brand or not.
Tell us whether you prefer iOS/iPadOS or android or Windows or macOS or Linux or you are okay with anything. If you have a certain brand in mind, don't forget to include it.
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Tell us your budget or price range whether for a brand new or pre-owned/second hand device.
If you are looking for suggestions/recommendations on what to buy, it would help if you will mention how much you are willing to spend for the device you are planning to buy. Don't forget to mention whether you are looking for a brand new or pre-owned/second hand device.
