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Happy 10th Birthday Geeks to Go!

10-years

Wow, has it really been 10 years? While the domain had been registered earlier, the forum admin “Joined: 22-May 03”. That’s the day the forum was started, and the day I consider this site began. 10 years ago today! (Coincidentally, it’s also my son’s 5th birthday. Happy Birthday Hudson!) While I briefly considered making a big production of this 10-year milestone with contests and giveaways, I always hesitate to put too much focus on the site itself, and some temporary sponsors. This is really a story about our volunteers and the wonderful service that they provide.

Thanks to all the staff, moderators, teachers and admins. All of whom are volunteers, and a without whom this site would not be possible. You’re all awesome!

It seems a good a time to recall some history, and how this site came to be. I remember being online, and reading an article on Forbes about one of the fastest growing franchises in the USA called ‘Geeks on Call’. I was gainfully employed in sales, worked often from home, and really liked my job. But I always had a passion to learn more about computers (thanks mom and dad). I thought the on-site computer repair business model was a great concept, and started searching similar URLs on a whim. As I recall, geekstogo.com had just expired a few days earlier. I quickly registered it, and to my surprise, actually ended up owning it.

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Interview with GoDawgs

It’s been about a year since I last did an interview with one of Geeks to Go’s members, and I thought that had to change. We’ve had an interview with our very own ‘Head Geek‘ and a staff member of the tech crew. This time I picked out a promising student of our very own Geek University (GeekU). GoDawgs is a Senior in the GeekU training program and we wanted to know a little bit more about him. Enjoy! :)

Your screen name on Geeks to Go is ‘godawgs’. What is your real name and how did you come up with the name?
My real name is J.C. McFarland. I live in the Great State of Georgia and I’m a huge fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. But instead of the Bulldogs they are known simply as the dawgs.

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Farewell, Steve

The passing of Steve Jobs means there will be, or already is, a proliferation of blogs, essays, and articles remembering a man who helped revolutionize how we use computers, how we listen to music, and how we use our phones.  A fitting finale would have been the announcement of the iPhone 5 the day prior to his passing, but it wasn’t to be.  I could write the typical article lauding his accomplishments and mourning his death at much too young an age (being just 5 years younger, I wholeheartedly feel he died much too young).  I don’t feel, however, that I could do justice to his life and accomplishments, and much has been written already. Instead, I’ve decided to give thanks for his creative genius, for that, coupled with the equally creative genius of that other computer company (no, not Dell; Microsoft) has made sites such as Geeks to Go a haven for those desperately seeking help for these sometimes confusing and uncooperative pieces of technology upon which we so desperately rely. Read the rest of this entry »

Interview with Troy

This time, we have an interview with one of our very own Trusted Tech staffers on Geeks to Go! Troy has a lot of knowledge regarding hardware and we wanted to know a little bit more about him. (I still remember the day he helped me with my very own rig. :) Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

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Interview with Blair – Part 2

Have you ever wondered who is behind this site? We did an interview with the man behind this amazing site full of great and free advice!

In part one of the interview we learned bout age, employment, family, what he likes to do in his ‘free time’, and his ‘most memorable moment’ on the site. In this, the second part of the interview I will ask some questions about how and why Geeks to Go was created. How long it has existed. And even get 5 tips from the Head Geek himself! 😉

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Interview with Blair – Founder of Geeks to Go

Blair

Geeks to Go admin

Have you ever wondered who is behind this site? What our Head Geek (as we like to call him) likes to do in his spare time? What drives him? Today is the day to find out! Because we did an interview with the man behind this amazing site full of great and free advice!

This is the first part of a two part interview. In this first part I will ask him some questions regarding age, employment, what he likes to do in his ‘free time’, and his ‘most memorable moment’ from the site. Be sure to watch for part two… Coming soon.

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Geeks To Go Scheduled Live Chat!

Ever have the sudden urge to talk technology on the first or third Thursday of the month? Have we got good news for you!  Geeks to Go is continuing its live chat this Thursday!

On February 18th, 2010 at 2 pm EST, Geeks to Go will support its second scheduled live chat for novices and experts to ask questions to tech gurus who will be happy to help and give their insight on what they know best; technology.

Click here to view the chat and set up a reminder for yourself with our automated email (just one email to remind you to come join in and ask your question!)

Curious to know what tech gadget or toy you should give this year?  Wonder why you’re computer is having some trouble using a certain program?  Have a question about some of the new tech products that are coming out on the market?  Get all your questions answered every first and third Thursday of the month at 2 pm EST!  Come prepared.  You know everyone else will be there…

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Geeks To Go Scheduled Live Chat!

Ever have the sudden urge to talk technology on the first or third Thursday of the month? Have we got good news for you!  Geeks to Go is proud to introduce its new trial of a biweekly scheduled live chat!

Starting February 4th, 2010 at 2 pm EST, Geeks to Go will support a scheduled live chat for novices and experts to ask questions to tech gurus who will be happy to help and give their insight on what they know best; technology.

Click here to view the chat and set up a reminder for yourself with our automated email (just one email to remind you to come join in and ask your question!)

Curious to know what tech gadget or toy you should give this year?  Wonder why you’re computer is having some trouble using a certain program?  Have a question about some of the new tech products that are coming out on the market?  Get all your questions answered every first and third Thursday of the month at 2 pm EST!  Come prepared.  You know everyone else will be there…

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Happy Holidays to Our GeeksToGo Family

Christmas. Hannukah. Yule. Kwanzaa. Festivus!

No matter what holiday you celebrate during this time of year, we would like to wish you and yours a very happy, healthy and safe holiday season. Even if you choose not to celebrate anything in particular, we still extend our warmest wishes as we look towards a new – and hopefully better for all – new year.

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