I am IT guy. give me your computer questions so you can keep playing your vidya.certfied A+ with bachelors in Information Systems Management + currently fixing computers as lead tech.
Is it hard.
>>345000343
Its easy after a while but a lot of shit needs to be remembered and needs to be practiced and nurtured like any profession.
>>345000290
Two questions
As a man down on my luck in the job scape, how easy would it be to torrent books and go and get some certs? I have always been the handy one with computers in my circle (literally just googling the problems people are having and fixing them like that) and took a year of class for it in HS, so I think there sould be something there
Second, I am on windows 10 and I cannot open any metro apps at all, what gives?
>>345000491
Don't give me that shit.
You know as well as I do 90% of tech problems are user error.
>>345000290
How can I make computers feel pain, IT OP?
>>345000290
Can you give me a job?
How easy was it to get A+ certified? Did you have to memorise a lot of technical details like the transfer rate of DDR2?
>>345000290
why is steam crashing when using my ethernet but not when using my wifi stick? Coule it be a damaged component? Everything seems to be soldered correctly. This problem has occured about 3 months ago with no prior change to the system.
>>345000838
Not really. You don't seem to be in IT
Is it really as bad as everyone makes it out to be?
Also, is the pay any good?
I'm thinking I should find a job while I study at uni, so I'm evaluating options
>Bachelor's
Big man coming through.
>>345000668
I got my cert by just going to professormessor.com and watching the videos and study the crap out of those. It's free and gives you everything you need to get your A+.
>Metro apps
Why? But if you must - try updating video card drivers to valid windows 10 whql drivers.
>>345000847
remove the cpu cooler and start the computer. it will go on fire and feel pain.
>>345000940
no.
>>345001028
Have to memorize a lot of old shit yeah.
>>345001143
Wifi is unreliable. If your doing something heavy stick with a cable. But also check the stick itself. May be an older Wifi that isn't very fast.
>>345001192
Pay is insane if your a server admin.
IT is a dime a dozen. As a server admin it is not uncommon to charge 120/hour and work on one job for 5+ billable hours.
>>345001247
IT isn't about the college degree but gets you in the door. What gets you the money is the experience doing IT.
>>345001298
>>Metro apps
>Why? But if you must - try updating video card drivers to valid windows 10 whql drivers.
Literally just for opening photos. I could give two shits about any of the other ones, but when I get a nude from a cute girl in Skype, I'd rather it open in that than in paint.net
>>345001450
right click the photo you want to open, choose the default app as the windows photo viewer and not the metro app version.
Fixed.
How much of modern PC vidya is lazy devs not optimizing their game and just goes with whatever the latest GPU can run at a silky smooth 24fps?
>>345001559
Not really all that much. I tested out a 1080 and bought one for my own computer at home. Hits 60 on almost all games at 4k. Additionally there is a lot of time spent optimizing when creating an engine for a game.
Upgrade your video card anon.
Any truth in Wayne Knight's portrayal?
>>345001704
So how come TPP can run highest settings on a 5 year old card when The Dying Light is a powerpoint presentation?
>>345001789
What?
>>345001864
Upgrade your graphics card drivers. give that a shot. Make sure you are updating your latest whql drivers. Sometimes as well you should look at vram. Obviously if you're running 2gb VRAM modern games will run very choppy versus another card with 4-6gb vram due to textures.
>>345000290
You're the it girleww wyeew
what computer do you use? what laptop?
What kind of specs is your PC?
>>345001910
Wayne Knight. The fat guy in Jurassic Park.
You anything like that character?
So I actually have a real problem. My tower fell over a while ago and now I sometimes randomly go to 100% disk in task manager and everything gets slow and shitty. What do?
How do I make my secondary display show the time on the taskbar?
>>345000290
Why can I run games that require 256MB mininum of dedicated video RAM when the dedicated memory listed in the properties is 128? Is Win10 fucking with me? Not exactly a problem but I was kind of puzzled.
>>345000290
can you send me google ultron pls
>>345002064
>>345002065
My work computer is a pos that doesnt' have any equipment. My computer at home is an enthousiast build 4k with a 1080 video card in it.
It only has an i5 in it but honestly never see it hit max when playing any game except for GTA V (CPU intensive game vs. GPU). I think its a 3670k and I have 16gb RAM. 2tb hdd and a 128gb ssd. GTX 1080 founders (Yeah yeah I know it runs hot but its the fastest card out right now and it does what I want it to)
>>345002085
No. I'm a skinny guy who wears the classic white shirt for IT guys. I make the geeksquad nubs look like shit and even regular IT guys look like shit because I've been doing this for over 12 years now.
>>345002253
hdd failing. you can verify this with crystaldiskinfo. download crystaldiskinfo and if it states cautionary status or bad status you need to change out your hard drive, you can clone using programs like easeus disk recovery and be sure to use chkdsk /f /r.
>>345002327
just curious... why?
>>345002551I loved those posts so much you have no idea
believe it or not there are more people like this than you think...
>>345002460
where are you pulling those numbers?
>>345002065
>>345002064
my battlestation BTW.
but this thread isn't about this but you guys seemed curious.
>>345002558
Post your battlestation.
>>345002327
You godda download some shit; had an autistic friend want the exact same thing, think he solved it with 3rd party software that copies the taskbar to both monitors instead of extending it.
Answer me this, IT Guy. Why does Internet from a local faggot cost $50+ for "up to" 3 Mbps download speed.
>>345002558
>just curious... why?
So I can easily see what time it is when I'm playing a gamealso I'm fairly certain it's impossible in Windows without 3rd party
>>345000290
>certfied A+
>>345002902
is that a big thing?
>>345002819
Move from your shitty country m80 or obtain Google Fiber in some arcane manner.
Seriously, the US has the shit-monopol on internet prices, unlike Europe; I'm on 20/2 for about 18 USD per month and I'm a third-world shitter.
>>345002786
I did its this.
>>345002773
>>345002881
Buy a 10 dollar alarm clock from wal-mart. Its a lot easier than messing with your UI and possibly making your UI unstable.
>>345002902
I mean I've heard a lot of people downplay A+ as if its easy to get but if anyone just went in there without rigorous study and spending their life around computers they simply could not get this.
>>345002819
All about availability. Obviously you have areas that are easier to wire than others or lack infrastructure. If you're in an area where the only thing wired is DSL, well guess what you are paying 50 a month for 2mbps speeds.
Windows 10 sucks because it forces three shitty things that ruin it as a gaming OS:
1) Forced desktop composition - permanent vsync on the desktop, and incompatibility with older games causing color issues (Diablo 2, Starcraft, Command and Conquer, etc)
2) Removal of true DirectDraw support - any old game that runs in software rendering will no longer perform properly. They have to be emulated, it is glitchy and runs like shit. You need to turn to wrappers like Aqrit's ddraw wrapper, and while they work, they're not as good as native DirectDraw API support that you get in Windows 7 and prior.
3) Forced Windows Updates - there have been numerous times over the course of history where Microsoft released glitchy, broken Windows updates. These updates break anything from rendering in certain DX10 games, to fucking up mouse control, to adding spyware to your system. Fuck forced updates.
For these reasons, I am happily back on Windows 7 running the classic theme with Aero (and desktop composition) disabled. My input lag is dropped into the single digits, and all my classic games just work as intended. The fact that Windows 10 will be required for future games and processors, is making me feel physically ill. They are killing off the old school ways of working on your PC, to create a more simplified, and less user-controlled environment. I am not looking forward to the next 5-10 years when Windows 7 becomes completely phased out and I am forced to upgrade to keep with the times.
>>345001298
>remove the cpu cooler and start the computer. it will go on fire and feel pain.
thanks anon
>>345002943
It's a meme
Also IT guy here, working for ibm. It's okay but also kind of shitty.
>>345003430
Why's it shitty? Aspiring in-training CCNA here.
>>345003173
I use windows 10. apart from it being incompatible due to windows 8.1 drivers on a now windows 10 machine, reinstalling the glitchy drivers with windows 10 fixed issues for me. Additionally I recommend using shit like dosbox which emulate old games very well. You dont need to be in the stone age.
But obviously, if you must have the reliability and don't trust yourself to do proper troubleshooting, stick with windows 7. Nothing wrong with it.
>>345003154
>Buy a 10 dollar alarm clock from wal-mart.
I'm using Rainmeter actually.
At least there was an attempt
>>345003502
It's mostly customers that make it shitty. Customers that know that they're right because they read something on the internet and you, a person who has trained and worked in this field for awhile, does not know nearly as much as them.
>>345000290
>certfied A+ with bachelors in Information Systems Management
>fixing computers as lead tech
Kek just as low as helpdesk trash.
Step it up kid.
got an interview for it job tomorrow, any tips?
Whenever I set up my GPU power settings to maximum my laptop slows down to a few hz before freezing completely. Can I fix it without having to format the hard drive or is it a hardware defect and thus unfixable? I already tried purging and reinstalling drivers but it's no good.
>>345003637
Try Windows key + P
"Duplicate"
>>345003637
Uninstall UI bulk garbage. Just clutters up your UI. Stick with the basics.
>>345003732
so uhh, what do you do?
>>345003769
tailor your resume and dress nice. Have a pro look at your resume before giving it to them if you havent already.
>>345003806
update video card drivers and blow out the fan with a can of air.
>>345003808
You're a funny guy.
>>345003908
>Stick with the basics.
The basics don't have what I need.
>>345003908
>update video card drivers and blow out the fan with a can of air
Already done that some time ago, I've been periodically cleaning up the fans. Laptop still freezes immediately after changing the ATI powerplay settings to maximum.
The issue started popping up after I had to replace my HDD though I fear I might've fried something (even though I'm not noticing any burn marks).
>>345004039
to see a clock over a game? get a damn 10 dollar clock so you can glance at it so you can avoid hassle of a glitchy GUI
>>345004184
Bad drivers then anon. Is that ATI powerplay a separate program from your drivers?
>>345003908
I'm just your friendly neighbourhood sysadmin senpai
>>345004193
I've used it for literally years with no problems. I'm not a computer illiterate luddite
>>345004436
never said you were. I guess though if you fuck around with a lot of UI stuff where it does modifications to a windows GUI it often doesn't yield the best results. People installing theme packs and whatnot.
>>345004316
>Bad drivers then anon. Is that ATI powerplay a separate program from your drivers?
That's unlikely, it's accessed through control panel > hardware and sound > power options > edit plan settings > advanced.
I get the feeling my hard drive is cluttered with junk that I install/uninstall, what do I do about that?
Also stick to my 1440 or go 4K on my 1080 card?
>>345001298
>Have to memorize a lot of old shit yeah.
On the exam, though? Many questions about technical numbers and shit?
Have you ever applied those numbers you've memorized, outside of the exam?
>>345004674
Just set to high performance. does it have the same issue when you do that?
>>345004730
4k works on 1080 but not all games handle perfect 60. but if you don't mind fluctuations to 45 then go for it. You can also check your computer for junk files using a program called windirstat to see all the usage on your hdd with a graphical presentation (looks like pic related). Be careful what you decide to delete though.
>>345004905
Some numbers. Just get a general idea and you'll be fine.
Which flavor of GNU/Linux do you use OP
>>345005083
I love Linux. But I love gaming too. Unfortunately I don't use Linux because of the lack of support with playing just about any game without Wine support. Also drivers are a big problem as Nvidia isn't too kind on releasing their code and only releases executables. Really a shame, if they did I would have switched to Linux a long time ago.
If I wanted to learn a programming language without much prior experience (I did like how Python worked, though.) what would be the more practical/useful options?
>>345000290
How much money u make
>>345005224
Wait, you work with computers every day, yet you're using windows because of videogames? Have you not heard of partitions? Do you shit where you eat?
>>345004994
>Just set to high performance. does it have the same issue when you do that?
There's only two options, maximize performance or charger longevity. Now that I mention it, I have received a windows popup informing me that I should consider replacing my charger. However, the freezing issue persists even when unplugged.
For more info, the issue is similar to what this post says:
https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/205wmk/laptop_freezing_with_power_play_set_to_maximize/
However, I don't know who manufactured my GPU (Speccy says Madison but I've never heard of something like that). I'd rather not tamper with the clocks if I can avoid it.
>>345000290
Are you overweight. Grossly? Seems like the most sedentary career on the planet to me.
>>345000290
Hey op, my mouse is stuck and wont move any fixes?
>>345000290
Y computer overheat, dust is gud, rite ?
my gpu reaches 80-85C when gaming, should I be worried?
>>345005447
Learn HTML and play around with javascript to get some kiddie pool programming fun.
w3schools.com
>>345005486Not as much as I should be but I do okay
>>345005538
I understand partitions but I don't really want to run a multi-boot system when I have plenty of experiment computers to run with. Unfortunately Linux is a bit too impractical. Like I would have to switch OS to go play games and go back to Linux for everything else? Doesn't make sense to use it at the moment.
>>345005567
There is usually a high performance. Try setting the settings back to default and seeing if the High Performance option shows up. Sounds like AMD dicked you wish some bullshit bloatware.
>>345005739
Its very sedentary. But if you watch what you eat you stay at a normal weight. just dont be a fat slob and eat 1200 calorie meals.
>>345005793
can you be a bit more descriptive?
>>345005910
no not good.
>>345000290
>lead tech
That's the cleaning lady of IT jobs.
>>345003502
>CCNA and A+
Congrats, you have the two certs any uni/college kid gets when they graduate from an IT/Networking course.
>>345006036
>I understand partitions but I don't really want to run a multi-boot system when I have plenty of experiment computers to run with. Unfortunately Linux is a bit too impractical. Like I would have to switch OS to go play games and go back to Linux for everything else? Doesn't make sense to use it at the moment.
Do you literally play videogames on the job? what? Do you not have an SSD? How do you work on remote machines, fucking putty?? Apply yourself you cretin
>>345000290
What would you consider an acceptable running temperature well say playing GTA V ? I've got a toaster supreme (960 gtx and a low end i5) and since am using some shitty prebuilt case to house it and I haven't cleaned it in a while, I rock up a solid 72-80 degrees well playing GTA, providing my system doesn't lock up.
>>345006036
>what programing language?
>html
are you serious OP? you seam serious.
>>345006102
>>345006181
I love how people shitpost like this. I mean whatever dude what do you do? Sure we're all somewhere but most people on here don't even have a college education let alone certs.
>>345005996
Check dust and your case airflow. If it goes above 90 it gets dangerous
>>345006319
Studied CS and am working as a software engineer. I have forgotten more about computers than you'll even know.
how do i clean my gamecube
I play old games on my shitbox laptop and if I leave it alone for a while it starts lagging like crazy when I resume gaming. Any tips? Lenovo t420 win7 .
I know this is more hardware than software but my monitor gets really hot on the right edge all along the side and part of the top. Im at work and can't remember what kind of monitor it is but I do know it's a flatscreen
>>345006036
>There is usually a high performance. Try setting the settings back to default and seeing if the High Performance option shows up. Sounds like AMD dicked you wish some bullshit bloatware.
I used the options to restore the default settings and there's still only two options. At least with the CPU I can set up maximum efficiency to a percentage (at the moment it's 100%).
>>345000290
What does system 32 actually do?
>>345007215
It contains the 32 gigaflux-protocols that operates the internal consistency of your computer, dummy.
>>345006587
airflow should be ok, i had it prebuild by the local pc store (these dudes know their shit, it's not one of those electonic chains who dont know fuck all)
i should probably buy a can of pressured air form them. never used one but one day's gotta be the first
thanks
>>345007343
But what is that doing
>>345007441Nobody has managed to break the matrix-quantum busco barrier that protects the exact workings. Help me human, I've said too much, EXTRACT ME FROM THE SYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
>>345002881
Get an on-screen display program for your GPU, like MSI Afterburner or EVGA Precision. You can easily set those up to not only show the system time on your screen, but can also set up a toggle hotkey if you don't like the OSD on your monitor at all times.
>>345006280
Thats normal under heavy load like GTA V. Keep on gaming and make sure you blow out your system with a can of air ever month or so.
>>345006308
the programming starts with javascript. HTML is so you can use javascript. To use javascript you need to know html.
It's a good point to start.
>>345006612
I'm actually a web developer as well on the side. But its fun doing IT. With IT it either works or it doesnt. With web devving theres all these variables that cause someone to question a decision that was made or a design choice.
>>345006631
can... of air? I don't know I mostly do PC
>>345006998
Normal. some monitors have components that get very hot.
>>345007059
I would google how to restore so you can have high performance mode. Or uninstall the program that is making that change and try that.
>>345007215
its your system files. Don't delete it as its the core of windows.
Any reasons why my computer can't detect a wifi network but my phone can? Maybe update drivers?
How do you handle remote desktop connections at work, if any?
>>345004994
windrstat is trash, use spacesniffer
>>345008043
check if you have a wireless card. if you do. write down the model number on the card. then with a wired connection or another computer, download the manufacturer drivers and install. should fix your issue.
>>345008085
either use Logmein, showmypc, or teamviewer.
Did I try turning it off and back on again
>>345008152
Havent had an issue yet.
Why are you here instead of arguing about Linux distros on /g/?
Are you cute?
How far do your administration privileges go at work? As in, do you just handle the immediate fixes or support, or do you also touch on group policies, firewalls, or that sorta thing?
How many billiard balls can you fit in your mouth
>>345008253
spacesniffer continuously updates live as files are modified and it's easier to read what files are in what folders
>>345006631
70%+ isoprophyl
>>345008264
https://ptpb.pw/cZCs.webm
>>345008264
Oh don't worry I'm also there.
>>345008283a little
>>345008359
a bit of both.
>>345008429
probably none.
>>345008449
cool I will check it out. You learn something every day.
Dear Ask-Anon,
My friends all say that the smoke coming from my computer is bad, and if I don't fix it, they won't want to hang out with me. But I like the nice smokey smell because it reminds me of home. I just don't know what to do. Please help!
Love,
Campfire Computer
>>345002046
Underrated song, album, and post
>>345007973
>I would google how to restore so you can have high performance mode. Or uninstall the program that is making that change and try that.
I don't think there's a program responsible for that, haven't found anything. ATI Powerplay seems to be the name of ATI's technology and nothing else. I'll dig inside CCC to see what's up.
>>345000290
Nice profession my dude, I don't have an education I just take computers from the IT departments trash, Google the problem and then fix it
>>345007973
I don't see how javascript is a good place to start but at least you don't think HTML is a programming language like I thought you we're implying.
>i'm on /g/ too
yeah and they don't allow tech support threads so you came here to feel useful. are you training for a job?
>>345000290
Is what you do good money?
>>345007973
>>345010759
>I would google how to restore so you can have high performance mode. Or uninstall the program that is making that change and try that.
Yeah so it's not possible to actually set the power settings to anything else. It seems my only choice is trying to set the clocks higher, as did the guy in that reddit thread I linked. Since I can't figure out who manufactured this old-as-fuck ATI GPU, can I just use MSI afterburner or is it exclusive to their products?
>>345011547
k.
>>345012039
HTML is absolutely not a programming language. It's static. Like playing with leggos really.
and I'm just helping out my fellow /v/ tards as I do game a lot and it sucks to not have a pc working.
>>345012187
It's okay money. But it can be much better.
>>345012363
the problem is that it 'was' something and was changed to no longer show the high performance. I would modify this back by uninstalling the program that is associated.
Wondering if anyone could help with this. I recently moved and got new internet and shit.
Using this in my PC
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And this router
https://www.amazon.com/SURFboard-SBG6700AC-DOCSIS-AC1600-Router/dp/B00QQ7SG48/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468523890&sr=1-4&keywords=Ac1600
Speedtest shows my ping as fine, but while playing games (dota 2, overwatch, battlefield) my ping jumps to as high as 800!
Any known fix?
>>345014634
Have you tried contacting your ISP?
>>345000290
I want to get better at programming. I'm confident with some of the basics and fundamentals but want to use and practice them. What projects should I work on as a beginner to get used to programming? I tried making a calculator but the windows forms code boggles my mind.
>>345015092
Not yet, I don't think its an issue with that though. My ps4 is connected by lan next to the router and its playing online perfectly fine.
I thought I was in /g/ for a second
What the hell is this thread
>>345000290
Where can I find an abundance of trap torrents?
>>345000290
Why does a game suddenly stop working or running badly when it was doing fine before?
>>345000290
Show me how you would invert a binary tree
