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Free Tech Support Chat Room


Welcome to the Free Computer Help Chat. This is an OPEN Computer Chat Room, where users receive free technical support from volunteers with all levels of experience. Ask computer questions, get live online computer help, tech support, tutoring, or discuss computer related topics in this free service provided by Eugene Computer Geeks.



WARNING: This is an OPEN chat, and you will be talking to strangers. Not all volunteers are professional technicians! DON'T ACCEPT offers for remote repairs from anyone except Operators. Operators have a @ in front of their name.

Please type your question or explain your computer problem with detail. BE PATIENT!

Anyone is welcome to volunteer. You will receive computer help from users with all levels of experience, and advice given is not the opinion of Eugene Computer Geeks. All types of Geeks volunteer here including professional computer technicians, students, and intermediate users.

This chat room can be accessed from any IRC client, including XChat, ChatZilla, or MIRC. The Computer Help Chat is on the IRC server "Freenode", and the channel is ##Computer-Help-Chat

WHO ARE THE VOLUNTEERS?
There are many different types of volunteers and users that frequent the Computer Help Chat from all over the world. Some are students looking to gain experience, others professional technicians that enjoy volunteering. Not everyone is a professional! A technician from Eugene Computer Geeks offers support at least two hours a day in the chat.

RULES?
1. Be kind, courteous, and patient.
2. When asking questions, use detail!
3. Don't say "Can someone help me?!", ask your question and wait!

Eugene Computer Geeks is NOT responsible for any damage done to your computer or devices. The opinions in this chat room do NOT reflect those of Eugene Computer Geeks!

WHO ARE EUGENE COMPUTER GEEKS?
Eugene Computer Geeks is a web design and computer services business that offers computer repair in Eugene, Oregon. We are a Linux based company (Ubuntu), and a believer of open-source software. This tech support chat room is a free and non-profit service with no advertisements or hidden costs. Help support us by liking / following us on Facebook, Twitter, or Google +.

REMOTE REPAIRS?
Don't accept offers for live remote repair support unless the user is an operator. Operators will have a @ in front of their name. If a regular user offers remote tech support, speak with an operator first.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Type your desired Nickname and enter the "captcha" you see in the blue chat box located above. Click "Connect" to start.

The Computer Help Chat (Free Tech Support Chat) operates like a regular chat room. Ask your computer question with detail and wait for a response. If nobody responds, please wait! Someone WILL help you eventually.

YOU CAN ALSO GET FREE TECH SUPPORT AT:

1. Facebook - Visit our Facebook page, and click "Like". You can then post questions on our wall. We check the Facebook page often, and is a great resource for when help isn't available in the chat.

2. Email - You can also try emailing [email protected]. Make sure you ask your question with lots of detail.

Call, text, e-mail, or chat live (541)-357-7222
E-mail [email protected]