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Expertise
Help with choosing all kinds of computers and peripherals,from desktops,netbooks,laptops.and gaming rigs. Setting up in home or office environment.Previously held 12 categories of computing "expertise" Installation of software and advice on network and hardware set ups, installations , Virus and malware removal, purchasing the right system , and suggestions for "freeware".I repair and install PCs as a job. General polite and friendly advice to beginners and experienced users with just about all things in the computing world. Here to help and glad to assist you. (30+yrs experience )Volunteer Expert Since Oct 2010 Please re - send question if I am shown as "MAXED OUT" There is a lot of problems out there.
Experience in the area
Systems Network installer and controller,System roll out and beta tester supervisor Network administrator and system analyst. National Instructor in various PC systems I have been a computer "geek" for over 30yrs and and have purchased and repaired almost every type of computer from the ZX Spectrum in 1982,right up to my current advanced gaming rig. I have encountered every problem and made every mistake along the way ! and can hopefully give sound practical advice to those new and old , as I have worn their shoes, and been there and done that.
Publications
Voted 2nd "Top Expert" in all categories Sept. 2010 ( 7,500 experts )
Education/Credentials
1 x lifelong practical experience graduate Various Systems and Technical courses too numerous ( and boring ) to list.
Awards and Honors
National Computer Instructor Top PC expert in 12 categories 2010
What do you like about this subject?
The world of computing,can be like a big fog bank,descending on you,hopefully I provide a set of fog lights to follow out of it !!!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
No-one knows everything,but everyone knows something.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
No one knows everything, but everyone knows something
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom | 05/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Really persevered with my tricky question. |
| Lee | 05/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lee | 05/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lee | 05/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jeff | 04/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Mark Thomas
2012-05-24 Connencting to Internet with phone through Wifi problem:
Hello Again Tom Thanks for your ratings, I am sorry this has been a very frustrating experience for you, when to all intent and purpose , connecting an android phone through an existing wireless router
2012-05-18 VPN difficulty:
Hello Lee Lets say your work computer when it is switched on , after it has loaded up its operating system and software , will then ask for a password to log in to the user account ( Like Windows does
2012-05-18 VPN difficulty:
Hi Lee In response to your follow up, YES the work computer has to be on for you to establish a remote connection. There is no facility for switching on another computer elsewhere using remote software
2012-05-18 VPN difficulty:
Hello Lee Thanks for posting the question to Allexperts and welcome. Sometimes the answer is probably the easiest, and before we look at it in more detail, the obvious reason for such a message is simply
2012-05-13 Connencting to Internet with phone through Wifi problem:
Hi Tom ! Thanks for your interesting question to AllExperts, and I will try to help you out with your connectivity problem , this can be very frustrating. If you're using your HTC Wildfire for the
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