Enter Microsoft FixIt, an easy-to-use program that aims to be an automated IT guy.Using the program is easy: just download and install it. Your system will be scanned, and FixIt will provide you with a list of problems common on computers like yours. If any of the problems shown are ones you’re having, all you need to solve your issue is to click.

Of course, professional IT guys need not worry about being replaced by this tool anytime soon: it doesn’t address any and all problems. But it does address quite a few, so if you’ve got a problem you just can’t seem to solve FixIt is worth checking out. You’ll be amazed how quickly this tool can deal with the problems it knows how to. Microsoft says new solutions will be added to the program regularly, so if it doesn’t solve your issue now it just might later.

Features

• Easily solve problems with Microsoft Windows.
• List of potential issues catered to your hardware and software.
• Easy-to-use tech support direct from Microsoft.

Check out Microsoft FixIt @ microsoft.com

• Gamma checker: lets you check gamma level of your monitor, if gamma levels are poor you could be missing some details on images and games you play.
• Phasing checker: Lets you view how bad phasing has got on your monitor. The test will show you an simple image, if this image appears phase (blured) then you may have poor clock settings.
• Brightness checker: Lets you check the brightness levels on your monitor. If you have incorrect brightness on your monitor it could be showing you the wrong colors.
• Flicker fixer: This test helps you fix flickering screen, it will show you a simple pattern and if it is flickering use auto-config button on your monitor. It shoul fix the problem.
• Dead pixel fixer: This test lets you fix stuck and dead pixels on your screen. Just start the test on full screen mode and leave it for about a hour.

Check out ScreenFix @ www.screenfix.net

AppScout.com: “It offers you a way share your knowledge to help other people fix and find workarounds for problems with their electronics, find help for your own problems, look up service manuals and troubleshooting tips, and even make a little money on the side.”

Feature List

• Post your problems and get free tech support.
• Help solving user submitted problems and earn cash. Read more.
• Subscribe to the latest submitted issues (on any gadget) via RSS (iPhone, iPod).
• Monitor all posted problems via RSS.
• Browse thousands of resolved problems via tag cloud.
• Search local repair services by zip code, or by product category (mobile phones, laptops, etc.).
• FixYa Warranty Manager: Finds and Stores all your products’ warranty and support information in your FixYa account.

Check out FixYa @ www.fixya.com