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Dealing With Foreign Customer Service Reps

Posted on April 23, 2023April 11, 2023 by cynmackley
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Dealing with tech-support based in other countries can be a challenge. Some tips to make the process easier for you and the customer service rep.

Posted in Computer TermsTagged outsourcing customer support, tech support6 Comments

A note about tech support

Posted on September 3, 2022August 29, 2022 by cynmackley
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Something happened the other day that I wanted to share with you. I was attempting to help troubleshoot an Internet connectivity issue a local business had with a piece of equipment. That resulted in a number of calls to their tech support.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Using The InternetTagged Chromebooks, tech support1 Comment

Something to watch out for

Posted on June 27, 2022June 14, 2022 by cynmackley

You'll want to watch out for this tech support site.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged scams, security, tech support, using the internet2 Comments

800 Toll Free Number

Posted on May 8, 2020April 29, 2020 by cynmackley

Need a toll-free number for a company? This sites helps you find it.

Posted in Cool Sites, UncategorizedTagged 800 numbers, amanda, cool sites, coolsites, customer support, phone numbers, tech support3 Comments

Office Depot pays $25 Million for part in tech support scam

Posted on May 2, 2019April 2, 2019 by cynmackley

Office Depot pays $25 Million for part in tech support scam. Who they scammed and how they did it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged office depot, security, tech support, tech support scamsLeave a comment

Scam Targets Mac Users

Posted on January 11, 2017 by cynmackley

Mac users beware. A new tech support scam is aimed right at you.

Posted in Mac OS, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged apple, mac, Mac scam, OS scam, tech support, tech support scamLeave a comment

How To Solve Common IT Problems All By Yourself

Posted on October 30, 2016 by cynmackley

Tech troubleshooting tips for when you can't get IT help right away.

Posted in Computer Terms, Using The InternetTagged IT, slow Internet, tech support, troubleshooting, video conferencingLeave a comment

More Info Needed, Please

Posted on July 9, 2016 by cynmackley

When you ask for tech help, it's important to include enough information.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Using The InternetTagged computer help, how to ask questions, PC help, tech questons, tech support, Windows help3 Comments

Is This Tech Support Company Legit?

Posted on June 14, 2016 by cynmackley

A reader wants to know if a tech support company is legitimate. We look at how to find out.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged OmniTech, online tech help, scams, security, tech support, third-party tech support3 Comments

The Best-Kept Secret Of Windows

Posted on July 8, 2014 by cynmackley

Check out one of Windows' best-kept secrets. This nifty tool can make it so much easier to get tech support.

Posted in Computer TermsTagged Problem Steps Recorder, PSR, tech support, troubleshooting7 Comments

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