Your computer aptitude level

[cantab]

I'm an IT professional working for a non-profit SME, a job that requires me to look after just about everything to do with the computers. I'm not really an expert in any one aspect, it's more about being able to turn my hand to any situation.

Except web design. I can maintain a site and do small tweaks but I'm hopeless at design, the pros can handle that.

Edited November 4, 2014 by cantab

[Javster]

Wow, nice replies. I won't start a new thread despite my thing on the OP, since there are quite a few answers.

Edited November 4, 2014 by Javster

[Bilfr3d]

Is it possible to select ALL of those options. Because all of them fit me

[Nuke]

with regards to 4, i tell people if i didnt build it i cant help you. its a blatant lie but it keeps them from exploiting my skills. the best thing you can do with your computer skills is to keep them to yourself. you can trade them for money but that kinda thing makes me feel cheap. "something something wizzards something".

[Nori]

with regards to 4, i tell people if i didnt build it i cant help you. its a blatant lie but it keeps them from exploiting my skills. the best thing you can do with your computer skills is to keep them to yourself. you can trade them for money but that kinda thing makes me feel cheap. "something something wizzards something".

Heh, I used to help people out, but now I either just say no, or tell them I charge $50/hr explaining that is half of what Best Buy charges.

I make a exception for close family though.

[merendel]

Prety much all of the above for me asside from the web browsing only option. I only dabble in programing but I have done it. I've also built or helped to build every PC I've had since I was in high school in the late 90s.

I do limit friends exploiting me for tech support though. If its something that can be troubleshooted in a minute or two over the phone I dont mind. A common example is the not rebooting a windows machine in the last month, doing so fixes alot of problems If its going to require a significant time investment to fix they are either going to need to pay me, either cash or a solid favor. Family are exempt from this although dont be surprised if I install safeguards after bringing a virus infected mess to me.

Edited November 5, 2014 by merendel