computer technician
IT support worker
A computer technician is someone who repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots computer hardware and software.
The role ranges from replacing components and removing viruses to setting up networks and recovering data.
The computer technician said my hard drive was failing.
In corporate settings, technicians often handle help desk duties and user support.
Computer's primary circuit platform
- CPUMain computing chip
- graphics cardVisual processing hardware
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- hard driveComputer's internal storage device
SSD · power supply · cooling fan · heat sink · BIOS · peripheral · monitor · keyboard
Process of putting in
- updatesNewly provided information
- operating systemSoftware managing computer resources
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
- debuggingError removal from programs
configuration · antivirus · utilities · backup · restore · firmware · patches · compatibility
Packet-forwarding network device
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- WANGeographically dispersed data infrastructure
- EthernetWired network standard
Wi-Fi · firewall · VPN · IP address · subnet · gateway · bandwidth · protocol
Attestation of qualification
- A+Highest academic grade
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
expertise · proficiency · help desk · field service · IT support · on-site · remote support · ticketing system
Determine a disease's nature
- debugRemove software errors
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- fault-findingExcessive focus on errors
malfunction · glitch · error · crash · freeze · blue screen · boot failure · overheating
Tool for turning fasteners
- multimeterCombined electrical measuring device
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
- maintenancePreserving working condition
servicing · replacement · workbench · disassembly · reassembly · spare parts · thermal paste · warranty
motherboard
Computer's primary circuit platform
- CPUMain computing chip
- graphics cardVisual processing hardware
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
hard drive · SSD · power supply · cooling fan · heat sink · BIOS · peripheral · monitor · keyboard · mouse
installation
Process of putting in
- updatesNewly provided information
- operating systemSoftware managing computer resources
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
debugging · configuration · antivirus · utilities · backup · restore · firmware · patches · compatibility · recovery
router
Packet-forwarding network device
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- WANGeographically dispersed data infrastructure
Ethernet · Wi-Fi · firewall · VPN · IP address · subnet · gateway · bandwidth · protocol · TCP/IP
certification
Attestation of qualification
- A+Highest academic grade
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
qualification · expertise · proficiency · help desk · field service · IT support · on-site · remote support · ticketing system · service call
diagnose
Determine a disease's nature
- debugRemove software errors
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
fault-finding · malfunction · glitch · error · crash · freeze · blue screen · boot failure · overheating · symptom
screwdriver
Tool for turning fasteners
- multimeterCombined electrical measuring device
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
maintenance · servicing · replacement · workbench · disassembly · reassembly · spare parts · thermal paste · warranty · anti-static
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- skilled tradeselectrician, plumber, carpenter, mason, welder
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One fearing modern devices
Luddite · manual laborer · farmhand · housekeeper · artist
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One who creates programs
programmer · software engineer · software architect · coder · web developer
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Iron-shaping craftsperson
woodworker · carpenter · auto mechanic · machinist · watchmaker
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