Basic Technical Support and Maintenance of Small Computer Systems

Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD

(The library includes a related, comprehensive set of subtopics in All About Computers, Internet & Web.)

Sections of This Topic Include:

Basic Overview
Troubleshooting
Free, Online Technical Support


Basic Overview

Basic Support of Small Computer Systems

Troubleshooting

Everything Trouble Shooting Guide

list of many sites

desk reference guide

Free, Online Technical Support

(Don't forget that the vendors for your hardware and software may provide free support. Reference your owner's manuals.)
No Wonder!
Online Support Center
Best Free Technical Support Sites


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Nonprofit-Specific


General (For-Profit and Nonprofit)

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Nonprofit-Specific

Book Cover The Accidental Techie: Supporting, Managing, and Maximizing Your Nonprofit's Technology
by Carter McNamara, published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC. This hands-on guide walks you through five projects that, when completed, will give you a comprehensive and usable support system, including for 1) conducting a technology inventory, 2) assessing and supporting staff, 3) assessing and buying technology, 4) protecting your organization from disasters and data loss, and 5) managing your role. Includes ready-to-use templates, worksheets and sample policies, and also 135 resources on topics such as funding, discussion groups, application service providers, web site development, donor management software, and a security policy checklist. Also explains steps for creating a database that gives you the reports you need. Includes a glossary of terms every techie should know.


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