| centralcoastIThelp.com | |||||||
| Base Rate | Applies unless (a) a quote has been given in writing or (b) a standard service fee is applicable (see standard services) | ||||||
| Per hour | $50.00 | ||||||
Standard Services |
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| rate | per | Maximum charge for first visit | |||||
| Instruction in Basic PC usage (explanations, demonstrations pertinent to your needs) | First visit | $50.00 | one hour | $50.00 | (i.e. capped at 1 hour) | ||
| May include PC hardware and software overview, basic concepts of computing, file names, simple maintenance | Repeat visits | $40.00 | one hour | if requested | |||
| May also include basic demonstration and instruction in file creation, including use of word processing software | |||||||
| Instruction in Basic Internet usage (explanations, demonstrations pertinent to your needs) | First visit | $50.00 | one hour | $50.00 | (i.e. capped at 1 hour) | ||
| May include email, web browsing, safe file downloading, how to use anti-virus programs | Repeat visits | $40.00 | one hour | if requested | |||
| Routine PC maintenance | First visit | $50.00 | one hour | $50.00 | (i.e. capped at 1 hour) | ||
| May include the optimisation of hardware settings, drive defragmentation, network settings, printer head clean | Repeat visits | $40.00 | one hour | if requested | |||
| Diagnose and fix. If I can't fix it – no charge | First visit | $50.00 | one hour | $150.00 | (i.e. capped at 3 hours) | ||
| Software faults
diagnosed and fixed where hardware has been eliminated as an issue. As
a rule I don't open sealed or priority hardware, however exceptions may
be made on a case-by-case basis. |
Repeat visits | $40.00 | one hour | if required | |||
| Software and Hardware installation, set-up (includes printers, ADSL routers) | First visit | $50.00 | one hour | $150.00 | (i.e. capped at 3 hours) | ||
| Repeat visits | $40.00 | one hour | if required | ||||
| Advice on general hardware and software requirements | First visit | $50.00 | one hour | $50.00 | (i.e. capped at 1 hour) | ||
| May include discussing what you want to achieve, options to be considered, price range | Repeat visits | $40.00 | one hour | if required | |||
| Advice, diagnosis or instruction on specialised software including template-based blogging, basic HTML, audio recording and image editing applications | First visit | $50.00 | one hour | $150.00 | (i.e. capped at 3 hours) | ||
| May include discussing what you want to achieve, options to be considered, price range | Repeat visits | $40.00 | one hour | if requested | |||
| Notes: I am experienced in HTML code creation, scanning and image editing software including Adobe Photoshop Elements plus I have a long standing background in digital and analog photography. I am also experienced in audio editing software such as Reaper, Mixcraft and Audacity and the general use of VSTs and VSTis in many Digital Audio Workstation applications. | |||||||