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Practical guides & tips
Practical guides and useful tips for computer care, remote support, websites, and everyday technology.
Switching from Windows to Linux: where I’d start
A practical Windows-to-Linux guide: familiar desktops, Mint, Fedora, CachyOS, Hyprland, Noctalia, Omarchy, Wayland, X11, privacy, gaming, WSL2, and when keeping Windows makes sense.
Read the guide Home automation & IoT ·Home automation: what’s possible, and where I’d start
A practical look at useful home automation, local voice control, private AI, and where to start without making your home harder to use.
Read the guide Small-business IT support ·One-time IT help or ongoing business support?
How to choose between a defined troubleshooting task, a planned technology project, and a Small Business Care agreement.
Read the guide Computer & device repair ·What does computer repair cost at Drantech?
A practical breakdown of Drantech labor rates, remote and on-site minimums, parts, diagnostic time, and when further approval is needed.
Read the guide Remote tech support ·Getting ready for remote tech support
What to share before a remote session, when remote help is practical, and how scope, access, and billing are agreed.
Read the guide Computer & device repair ·Repair or replace your computer?
Compare the fault, usable life, repair cost, and the work of moving to a replacement before buying parts or a new computer.
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