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SharkyCA said:

First I would like to say thank you for the support I have bean able to pull from this forum!

My latest problem was fixed using this link: Reinstall and Re-register Cortana in Windows 10

A little bit about me, now retired I have worked as an "On-Site" technician for a computer manufacturer that made "credit card billing systems" as well as "currency sorting & verification".

First use of PC's involved Dos 3.0 now into Windows 10 (which I don't like). Computers were better when they were considered "dumb terminals" before it took a Phd. to interface with them.

Remember a quote from Bill Gates, "640K is more memory than anyone will ever need on a computer," ​well look where we are today!

Hi Sharky and welcome to Ten Forums. There have been many underestimates about computers. The one I like was about ENIAC of which it was said that they could foresee a need for perhaps three such machines.

kado897 said:

Hi Sharky and welcome to Ten Forums. There have been many underestimates about computers. The one I like was about ENIAC of which it was said that they could foresee a need for perhaps three such machines.

We have come a long way from "Nixie Tubes" & "Eniac" Thanks for the welcome!

Coldblackice said:

I've been a lurker for a long time now, didn't even realize I wasn't a member! Anyway, what better time than now to start :)

Good morning, and welcome to TenForums, Cold Black Ice. (Hope you don't hit a patch of it!)

SlimSim said:

Hi there,

I'm Simon from Croatia. Born in Germany but live in Zagreb now.

Job: Work as an IT-techincan

Love to play basketball and swim.

C u,
Simon

Good morning and welcome to TenForums, Simon.

SharkyCA said:

First I would like to say thank you for the support I have bean able to pull from this forum!

My latest problem was fixed using this link: Reinstall and Re-register Cortana in Windows 10

A little bit about me, now retired I have worked as an "On-Site" technician for a computer manufacturer that made "credit card billing systems" as well as "currency sorting & verification".

First use of PC's involved Dos 3.0 now into Windows 10 (which I don't like). Computers were better when they were considered "dumb terminals" before it took a Phd. to interface with them.

Remember a quote from Bill Gates, "640K is more memory than anyone will ever need on a computer," ​well look where we are today!

Good morning and welcome to TenForums, Sharky. I've left Cortana alone; one of these days I'll get around to figuring her out, but until then, she's just on the sidelines and doesn't bother me at all.

As to Bill Gates, he's a prime example of how not to decide things for your fellow geek!

Hi, Greg.
Maybe advertise in your local papers/ shop windows etc, service for upgrading PC's to SSD's and cloning over users OS and Apps. I should think this is one area people with less knowledge of PC architecture but a desire to "speed up" existing machines on the cheap fall over.
Being able to advise potential customers on which SSD/ NVME drives will work in their system and cloning their drives so they can just pick up where they left off would probably be a decent freelance income to start you off. Maybe target the older audience and offer the service.
Just an idea to get your feet wet, so to speak.

gregyork88 said:

Hello all
Greg from Eastern GA, I have been a "tinkerer" since I could hold a screwdriver. Recently been pursuing some higher education in all things Windows. I repair/ update PC's for my family and friends. Considering a freelance type gig to make pocket cash(ideas always welcome) Currently using Win 10

Good morning, and welcome to TenForums, Greg.

gregyork88 said:

Hello all
Greg from Eastern GA, I have been a "tinkerer" since I could hold a screwdriver. Recently been pursuing some higher education in all things Windows. I repair/ update PC's for my family and friends. Considering a freelance type gig to make pocket cash(ideas always welcome) Currently using Win 10

Welcome to Ten Forums Greg.

Welcome to all our new members!