One time too many I have been asked by a caller why he should hire me rather than take his computer to Best Buy; here is my complete reply. I apologize for the bad style (way too many paragraphs begin with "I"!) but I am not a native English speaker.
In general
In general
- my main interest is cleaning your computer of all viruses and malware and securing it and your web browser against getting infected again in the future
- I have over 25 years of experience with Windows PCs plus over 23 years of experience as a computer programmer and database dministrator
- I do not mince words but rather say it as I see it
- I can explain technically complex concepts in layman's terms
- I prefer real-life usability and experience over personal opinions and commercial “tests”
- I abhor industry shenanigans and trickery and warn my customers
- I work on Windows PCs only and do only house calls up to 30 miles from my residence. There is no extra charge to appear at your door and I charge no mileage fees.
I neither sell material goods nor any software;
I sell only my experience, my know-how and my time.
I sell only my experience, my know-how and my time.
I do not charge sales tax.
I have NO contractual ties to any product;
I do not get any kickbacks from any manufacturer, wholesaler or dealer, no matter where and what you eventually buy.
I do not get any kickbacks from any manufacturer, wholesaler or dealer, no matter where and what you eventually buy.
I have absolutely no hidden financial interest or other commercial bias; there is no added or hidden cost for the home user.
With two rare exceptions I use and install only freely available and functionally proven programs.
Even a proven alternative to Microsoft Office® is officially available free of charge.
Even a proven alternative to Microsoft Office® is officially available free of charge.
I have worked professionally as a programmer and database administrator
- with computers since July 1st 1964
- with Microsoft software on CP/M computers since 1977
- with PCs since February 1982
- with Microsoft Windows since version 3.1 in 1992
For 11 years I was once every month the “computer guru” on a call-in talk show on WTKM radio out of Hartford, WI.
If you are interested please send an email to ejhprivate*AT*gmail*DOT*com
I will reply and send you my brochure with more information as a .pdf file;
if you rather want a paper copy please give me in your email your name and address and I will send you a letter.
if you rather want a paper copy please give me in your email your name and address and I will send you a letter.
The information in the brochure should enable you to decide whether you want to hire me to repair and secure your computer.
Thank you for your interest.
