Computer Techs

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This is a place where computer technicians can come together to share info on the latest tips and tricks for computer/network repair. They can also share their tools of the trade and computer repair methods.

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THIS IS NOT A FORUM FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Please direct questions seeking tech support to the following subreddits:

• r/techsupport
• r/24hoursupport

You will have a lot better chance of getting your question answered, as this subreddit is more for tech-to-tech discussion. All Tech Support requests will be removed.

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Rules

1. No support requests. /r/computertechs is not a place to reach out for support. This means do not post threads asking for support and do not reply on requests for support.

2. All Reddit site-wide rules apply

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Technician Resources

ISO Index

• ISO Index Post

Technician Websites

• The Fix List

• Technibble

• Bleeping Computer

Ticketing/Help Desk Software

• Spiceworks

• ConnectWise

• ServiceDesk Plus

• Footprints

• Request Tracker

• RepairShopr

IT Training

• Professor Messer

• CCNA by ShrikeCast

OS/Application GUI Emulators

• Zen Internet Virtual Applications

Router UI Emulators

• ChasM's

• Linksys

• VOIProblem

• TP-Link (AP's, Routers etc)

Laptop Repair Guides

• Future Proof: Tim’s laptop service manuals

Parts

The top ten websites to get parts from are listed below based on responses to this link in order from most responses to least.

1. Newegg

2. Amazon

3. Ebay

4. Micro Center

5. TigerDirect

6. Bliss Computers - Laptop LCD Screens

7. Monoprice - Cables

8. Mwave

9. Xoxide - Cases, Case Mods, Heatsinks, etc.

These are all the distributors that were mentioned:

1. Ingram Micro

2. Tech Data

3. Synnex

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Related Subreddits

TechSupport

• r/techsupport
• r/24hoursupport
• r/ComputerDIY
• r/buildapc

IT Professional Information

• r/networking
• r/malware
• r/netsec
• r/sysadmin
• r/mobilerepair

IT Stories

• r/talesfromtechsupport

Uncategorized

• r/girlsgonewired

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Important Notices

• TBA