How to Find Computer Technical Support Online

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Identify the problems you are facing on Microsoft Windows PC or Mac OS X.

   Search using symptoms as keywords.
   
   Alternatively, copy & paste error message in Google toolbar within quotation marks, for example "error message
   414."
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   Step 2: Further refine search by adding keywords that eliminate problems you may not be facing.

   Use Google search shortcuts which can be found in the Tips & Tricks section here https://www.google.com/insidesearch/tipstricks/ , The first results page will display sponsored links, forums, blogs, articles, and site pages. , These ads are posted by tech support providers to show up in search results for particular keywords. , Blogs and LifeGuide Hub can help you troubleshoot the issue yourself.
   
   Most generic problems can be resolved this way. , Or if you find a blog posted by a service provider helpful, then you could get in touch with them from their blog post itself , A support plan is useful where problems are of a recurring nature, such as configuring a router, connecting a printer to wireless network, or installing updates.
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   Step 3: Once you have narrowed down your search to a few keywords

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   Step 4: search with the prefix "online support for" or "technical assistance to resolve" and then the issue.

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   Step 5: Google Ads are the fastest way of reaching a targeted result.

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   Step 6: Use the forums to see if other users have reported a similar problem.

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   Step 7: Select an online computer technical support based on the rankings of their site pages.

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   Step 8: Some forms of technical support online require minimum user input except to enable a virtual technician to connect to the user's computer to troubleshoot issues remotely.

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