Freelance PC repair/assistance...Equipment/rates?

[PSUPef2k]

http://uploader.ws/upload/200704/tools.jpg

It is a slight investment, but it is stuff that would be helpful for PC troubleshooting at home and on the side. A job or 2 would probably pay for all of the above anyway. Any other equipment that would be a "must have" for sidework in my spare time? What would be fair rates to charge for the following?

-Virus/Spyware removal
-Data retrieval
-Operating System/Software troubleshooting/reinstallation
-Hardware troubleshooting and installation
-Upgrade consultation
-Personal wireless/ethernet network setup

 

[Old Hippie]

I dunno know about your question, but the link gives me an "Un-Authorized Referer" and no pic.

 

[PSUPef2k]

Link works for me. You at work? It is probably blocked at your establishment.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I get the same "Un-Authorized Referer" and no pic.

 

[Old Hippie]

You at work?

I suppose you could say that. I'm retired and at home.😉

 

[goatjc]

I charge $50 / hr, hour minimum. If the machine gets taken home, it's the same deal, $50 / hr + parts. It's too hard to make up a pricing scheme for different computer situations b/c I've ran into situations where it'll be a "virus" issue that turns into an OS install, which in turn, turns into bad sectors of the hard drive etc etc.

 

[thirtythree]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I get the same "Un-Authorized Referer" and no pic.

 

[Oyeve]

I charge $75 an hour for regular PC probs and $120 if its a corporation networking prblem. I also do flat fees and follow-up fees depending on the job. I am also incorporated for insurance purposes. If you want to freelance, do yourself a favor and get incorporated. Its cheap and your ass is covered if you fubar.

 

[PSUPef2k]

I guess this forum doesn't allow uploader.ws links.

Anyway its a pic and pricing of the following:

-OZC 4GB USB flash drive
-Bytecc USB HDD adapter that takes regular HDD, Laptop HDD, and SATA HDD connections
-WD Passport 120GB portable HDD for data backup purposes
-Belkin 30$ toolkit

 

[Roguestar]

Guys, if you're getting the "un-authorized referer" [sic.] copy and paste the link into your address bar, then hit refresh once it loads. It's checking the HTTP_REFERER header sent when you click on a link embedded in another webpage.

Anyway, PSUPef2k: nice choices. Make sure to load the removable drive with all sorts of drivers under the sun, motherboard drivers, HP (and others) universal print driver, etc etc. On the flash drive have stuff like JSPowertools, AVG and spybot.

😱 @ people charging $75/hour for freelance tech work. Wow. Here that's about £30 per hour. I should really get into that!

 

[Rafael]

Here is the link!!!
It was missing the www :roll:

 

[Zap]

A recommendation. Always tell the client up front what you charge.

 

[Bill Kunert]

Originally posted by: Rafael
Here is the link!!!
It was missing the www :roll:

Still doesn't work

 

[Rafael]

Originally posted by: Bill Kunert

Originally posted by: Rafael
Here is the link!!!
It was missing the www :roll:

Still doesn't work

Well open the first link and then put the www in the beginning of the address.
If that do not open you might have to change your DNS server, if you want to see.

 

[Stas]

omg ppl, click the link, press refresh

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: Rafael

Originally posted by: Bill Kunert

Originally posted by: Rafael
Here is the link!!!
It was missing the www :roll:

Still doesn't work

Well open the first link and then put the www in the beginning of the address.
If that do not open you might have to change your DNS server, if you want to see.

Did you just not read my post explaining it and how to get around it at all or what? :roll:

 

[PSUPef2k]

Should I get the seagate 120GB portable or the WD passport 120? They are both about the same price.

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: PSUPef2k
Should I get the seagate 120GB portable or the WD passport 120? They are both about the same price.

i like seagate personally.