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About Me
About Me
Hi! I'm Quinton McCollum, a junior in high school, and have used computers for my entire life. In that time, I've learned a lot about them and how they work, so I decided to use that knowledge for the better of our community! I plan to attend RIT for Game Design & Development, and before I go I'd like to help others out, especially those who aren't fully "tech-literate".
About My Services
About My Services
Like I mentioned before, I plan to use my knowledge of computers to good use. This can be many things, like:
Fixing broken devices (Desktops, Laptops, Phones, Tablets, etc.) ($)
Building computers for those who want custom builds ($)
Speeding up old/slow devices (Desktops, Laptops, Phones, Tablets, etc.) ($)
Giving advice on certain tech-related topics
General Tech Advice
General Tech Advice
I like to offer advice to almost everyone who uses electronics, so here are a few pieces of advice!
Google and YouTube are your BEST FRIENDS!
Google and YouTube are both incredibly useful when you know how to use them. Google can help to answer simple one-sentence questions, while YouTube can offer tutorials and guides on how to do things. These don't have to be tech-related either. Learning to use both effectively will greatly improve your tech-experience.
Anti-Virus applications are (almost) never worth it.
Applications like Norton, McAfee, and AVG are installed on most computers you buy at Best Buy, Walmart, etc. However, they usually do more bad than good, often scaring users with false-positives when scanning their files, slowing down a computer by constantly scanning, and begging for money to "protect" you. Almost every protective feature you'll need is already on your device, such as Windows Defender. If you do believe your computer is running slower than usual, it is a good idea to download an app such as MalwareBytes that can scan your entire computer for free, warning if any PUPs (Potentially-Unwanted-Programs) are found. If you do install MalwareBytes, or any other Anti-Virus, make sure you uninstall it once you're done, or it could slow down your computer with no benefit.
Common Sense will protect you better than any app.
Using your head while using your computer is a sure-fire way to stay safe. Think something sounds too good to be true? It probably is! As simple as it may seem, it does affect a lot of people, especially when it seems urgent. If you ever feel overwhelmed or on-the-fence on something, remember to consult someone with reasonable tech-skills, as it's always better to be safe than sorry.
Some common scams include:
Acting like a government agency, demanding money or legal action will be taken.
Acting like UPS, USPS, or FedEx, pretending you have a package waiting, and linking you to a fake website designed to take your information
Sending a random, long string of characters, and providing a file that is most-likely infested with malware.
Pretending to have your information (which they do NOT) and demanding an untraceable type of currency (Crypto, Gift Cards, Money, etc.)
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