1) What are (if any) the needs of expats in terms of setting up computers, networks, software, or troubleshooting problems?

2) How many people would be interested in computer courses delivered in English?

3) Are there any specific needs: specific programs or areas?

4) How to use or better use:

a) Outlook express

Anti-virus and anti-spyware management

c) Browser management

d) Feeds

e) Websites creation tools (authoring)

f) Picture management

g) Blogging

h) Video management

i) Spreadsheet programs

j) Database programs

h) Programming

All of these issues are covered at the Chiang Mai Computer Club

Not sure if there would be demand on a one to one basis

All of these issues are covered at the Chiang Mai Computer Club

Not sure if there would be demand on a one to one basis

Oops! Looks like I will be visiting the club soon!

Would be nice I think. I'm actually looking for classes to go to, but so far couldn't find any in english, except a BA in software development. This doesn't interests me since I allready have a BA in Multimedia, but some courses in programming would be good

Yes there is a need for it. But no there isn't the desire to pay any kind of money for it to make it worth it to you, I mean, "when it goes back you just take it to the 'plaza and have them reload the works for 500 baht".

1) What are (if any) the needs of expats in terms of setting up computers, networks, software, or troubleshooting problems?

Very important topic, since computers are the communications lifeline for many, many, expats here.

Over my years here, I have hired several, expat, computer consultants here -- with good to excellent results.

Although I understand computers fairly well, there are some areas where I simply don't want to be bothered.

Solution: hire a specialist with experience

Rate they've charged -- Chiangmai, 2008-2009) -- is 500 baht per hour.

That rate is fine with me.

Right now I do have two problems needing some help, so am looking for a consultant.

Both problems Internet related, (but nothing about building web sites).

If anyone reading this has experience setting up PGP or using a VPN, I'd appreciate a private message.

Thank you.

-- Oneman

Chiangmai

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All of these issues are covered at the

Chiang Mai Computer Club

Chiangmai Computer Club -- chairman: Bill Dahm -- is certainly worth a look by anyone who has more than a passing interest in computers, but it is hardly a substitute for competent computer help/troubleshooting.

Bill's knowledge of computers is vast, and it's worth attending just to hear his commentary, gleaned from his wide reading of the Internet.

However, most other attendees are hobbyists -- congenial people, with mostly elementary questions.

I found it a pleasant social outing, with casual conversation about computers.

So don't expect there any focused and detailed solutions to your computer troubleshooting.

For that, I hire paid consultants.

-- Oneman

Chiangmai

I hired a guy last week. Going rate is 350-400 baht per hour to have someone retrieve data from a corrupt hard drive.

The technician was Thai but spoke excellent English.

I am a fully qualified IT teacher.

Have Cambridge university City and guilds levels 1 to 3 in IT.

I enjoy showing people the ropes for free, so to speak and the OP is welcome to visit my home.

Problem is I live in Doi Lor, 50 kilometres from the town, but the offer is there if interested.

Or I would be willing to offer my services for free at a location of their choice once a week for a group of 7 or more people to make it worth the effort.