Articles tagged: tech support
So You Want to Work a Helpdesk
What’s most important when trying to help people struggling with technology?
Why Can’t I Talk to a Real Person?
There are many reasons you’re more likely to be directed to online and self-help resources than be able to talk to a real person.
Is Outsourcing Tech Support Evil?
Cost-cutting by sending tech support overseas is often derided as a terrible move, but it’s not the location that matters, it’s the quality.
What Information Should I Provide When Asking for Help?
When you ask someone for help, stack the deck in your favor by painting a clear picture of the problem you’re experiencing.
Reboot or Power Down: Why Do So Many Tech Support Solutions Start with That?
The first thing a diagnostic technician may ask you to do is reboot your computer. Why?
Technical Support is Hard
I was thinking about it the other day and realized that Ask Leo! places me in the role of technical support engineer. Doing that has given me some insight into what it takes, how technical support can succeed, and why it fails so often.
