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good tools for PC Technician

  • 05-03-2005 9:36pm
    #1
    thelad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 177 ✭✭


    Hi
    I've recently got my Comptia A+ Cert and I am looking for some advice on good hardware/software diagnostic tools and where they can be bought? Also what sort of tool kit should I get and where?
    Thanks (-;


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  • #2
    joePC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,637 ✭✭✭joePC


    Tbh the best tool kit is experience, the best progs to have are Antivirus / Adware / Tune XP / Partition Magic etc...

    Good luck,

    JoePC


  • #3
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    There was a post like this not long ago. Look for it, it has a huge list of good tools and programs to have.


    BloodBath


  • #4
    CyberGhost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,558 ✭✭✭CyberGhost


    here it is
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=195691&highlight=essential+tool


  • #5
    thelad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 177 ✭✭thelad


    That's great lads thanks...where is the best place to get the likes of loopback plugs etc?? Radionics?


  • #6
    CyberGhost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,558 ✭✭✭CyberGhost


    dude, here's a question, do you want all those tools because you need them? or just to look like a pro techie and have for the future? ;)

    if the answer is techie, then don't spend your money, buy them WHEN you really need them.

    maplin has tons of tools, and ebay is a good resource too, they sell stuff in kits, like networking kit, or pc kit


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  • #7
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    CyberGhost wrote:
    if the answer is techie, then don't spend your money, buy them WHEN you really need them.
    ditto. when i started out (many years ago) I got myself this nice bunch of kit, and ended up doing nothing more than playing with it to see what everything did, before losing bits one by one because I never really had a use for them.

    get yourself a nice DE-magnetized screwdriver set and go from there, cos you'll look like a plum without one. everything else, just get it if and when you need it (probably never).


  • #8
    thelad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 177 ✭✭thelad


    ok thanks lads...advice taken (-;


  • #9
    tonky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 897 ✭✭✭tonky


    One more snippet.
    Vibe666 has the right advice you need re tools etc.
    For experience:
    Check out your local PC repair shops/small businesses.
    Find out who the owner/MD is and call for an appointment/chat.
    Google their name beforehand and find out everything you can.
    Tell your story honestly and ask if they can help.
    Use your gut to weed out the wasters/dreamers/world domination freaks.
    You'd be suprised what results this can bring if you have the balls.
    Worked for me. In Ireland it's basically all about contacts/friends/word of mouth.
    If you believe in yourself and can do the job, you'll be fine.

    just my 2c worth.
    E.


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