A computer is probably a fact of life for most work at home moms with home-based businesses. Earlier posts addressed the questions of what computer equipment is needed and what type to choose. If that mom is coming from the corporate arena to enter the world of working at home, she may also have some concerns about how to survive without the office tech support or IT department. And even if she isn’t accustomed to having computer answers provided by a coworker, there are undoubtedly questions about the best way to navigate potential computer-related issues.
Here are some tips for surviving the computer age as a work at home mom:
1. Look closely at warranty offers when purchasing new computer equipment. The role of the warranty becomes more important when there are hardware problems.
2. Gratefully utilize any family or friends who have expertise with computers and may be willing to lend a helping hand or provide service for a modest fee. A tech-savvy teenager is a great asset, and easier to come by than ever. Ask around.
3. Local computer shops are always an option, and many of these are fellow home-based businesses! Word-of-mouth referrals is a great way to find someone you can trust and a local Chamber of Commerce is another resource for locating someone nearby.
4. Believe it or not (I guess it’s not that surprising!), Google can be a good place to find solutions for computer problems. Copy the text of an error message and paste it into the search box, or type in symptoms of a computer problem (hardware or software). Someone somewhere has probably had the same problem. Where better to note computer problems and resolutions than in the online computer world?!
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