Just wanted to post this here. In the IT help thread a member was having issues with his laptop and I mentioned that I would be happy to repair or upgrade peoples laptop or desktops at the ZedShed for them free of charge. I have the tools and the experience in sorting out problems with both Windows and Mac makes of laptops. If you provide the parts, I can normally have them installed in 30 mins for you. Also I can go over setting up any software , like if you have a Windows 8.1 or 10 OS computer, but would prefer to have Windows 7 as it runs so well and Microsoft have extended it's support period until 2022, which means you would really notice a machine run much better.
I strongly advise swapping over to an SSD (Solid State Disc) for any computer, but in laptops they improve how quick the system runs so much. I can help you choose the right parts for whichever computer you have, so you can get them for the best price and save a lot of money having the parts installed properly. I can also help people with getting software running and even help you set up a home network/server if needed.
This is my way of contributing to the Shed and offer a different angle as I can't do sod all with working on cars, but computers play a big role in how we all keep together as a club, as we use home computers for the forums and events. Would this be of use to any of the members who go down the shed?
Side note, my old man will happily go through paint correction/machine polishing with you all if you want to set up some dates? He's also been learning more about ceramic coating your paintwork, which is still a fairly unknown process that makes your paint look amazing and protects long term, with no need to wax the car. For this stuff to work, you need to have the paintwork in perfect order underneith for it to look right, so some lessons could save you about £600+ by doing it yourself.
I strongly advise swapping over to an SSD (Solid State Disc) for any computer, but in laptops they improve how quick the system runs so much. I can help you choose the right parts for whichever computer you have, so you can get them for the best price and save a lot of money having the parts installed properly. I can also help people with getting software running and even help you set up a home network/server if needed.
This is my way of contributing to the Shed and offer a different angle as I can't do sod all with working on cars, but computers play a big role in how we all keep together as a club, as we use home computers for the forums and events. Would this be of use to any of the members who go down the shed?
Side note, my old man will happily go through paint correction/machine polishing with you all if you want to set up some dates? He's also been learning more about ceramic coating your paintwork, which is still a fairly unknown process that makes your paint look amazing and protects long term, with no need to wax the car. For this stuff to work, you need to have the paintwork in perfect order underneith for it to look right, so some lessons could save you about £600+ by doing it yourself.
Busman's holidays don't much appeal. Mind you I'm a sys admin for UNIX/Linux.
