Sturbridge, MA, Sep 3, 2020 -- Today’s household has more computer users than ever. With Mom and Dad working from home either full- or part-time, the kids attending school under normal, hybrid or remote conditions, many households have more computers than some small businesses. The only difference being most small businesses have some sort of IT support in-house or on retainer. Seeing this need prompted Sturbridge, MA-resident Paul LaFlamme to create Whiz Kids Support to serve consumer users and small businesses with three or fewer PCs.

What is a Whiz Kid? In simple terms, it’s somebody who is good with computers and can find quick fixes and add protection systems to keep your computer running smoothly. Ironically, many Whiz Kids are not exactly kids.

“Some of our Whiz Kids are Gen X’ers, even a Baby Boomer or two. But each Whiz Kid has a special ability to provide solutions to common and not-so-common computer issues,” said Paul LaFlamme, founder of Whiz Kid Support and the owner of Centrend, a Sturbridge, MA-based IT solution provider for small to mid-size businesses. “While there may be a few households that have their own computer whiz living there, most don’t. Whiz Kids Support provides a remote resource for households to solve computer problems, address security issues and remove the stress from having something go wrong with your computer. That’s why we call it stress-free tech.”

Whiz Kid Solutions provides remote computer services on a wide range of common issues---slow computer, e-mail problems, security, stopping pop-ups, or setting up new computers. For those issues that can’t be fixed remotely, Whiz Kid Support also offers on-site and zero-contact drop off repair by appointment.

Other issues Whiz Kid Support addresses include computer security and safety; printing problems; e-mail issues; slow dropping Wi-Fi; back-ups; and more. Whiz Kid Support also offers coaching and training as well as new computer sales and replacements.

“Without being cruel, most home users do not take the proper precautions for their computers. That could be for any number of reasons, ranging from lack of knowledge to not wanting to bring their computer to the big box store and being without it for an unknown period of time,” said LaFlamme. “With Whiz Kids, we can fix 95 percent of your problems remotely so you’re not without your PC or Mac. Whiz Kids also provide tech solutions for Smartphones.”

In addition to household customers, Whiz Kid Support also serves small businesses with three computers or less. Whiz Kid Support service plans range from one-time fixes to Bronze, Silver and Gold options. The plans are per household and not for one specific computer.

“Our service plans are flexible and offer a viable, stress-free solution for a wide range of users, including households with one or more students; home businesses; seniors; etc.,” said LaFlamme.

For complete information on Whiz Kid Support plans and services, visit whizkidsupport.com.

About Whiz Kid Support:
Whiz Kid Support provides computer support services to individual home users and to small/independent businesses with three or fewer computers. A sister company to Centrend (https://www.centrend.com/), Whiz Kid Support offers one-time rates and annual service plans and fixes a wide range of computer issues. Whiz Kid Support also offers coaching, training and consultation services on purchasing new computers. For more information, call 774-778-2800 or visit https://www.whizkidsupport.com.

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SGS Colombia, of the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has gained accreditation from ONAC, Colombia’s National Accreditation Body, to evaluate and certify air conditioners and refrigeration systems according to Energy Efficiency Regulations that apply in El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panamá.

The accreditation means that, in Colombia, SGS is best placed to support those manufacturers and retailers seeking to expand into the Latin American markets – ensuring their products meet energy efficiency requirements and helping break down barriers to trade.

Jhon Cediel, Technical Supervisor, SGS in Colombia said: “We are proud to have gained this new accreditation. We look forward to working with manufacturers and brands to help ensure their products comply with these regulations and to support the wider industry in reducing its impact on the natural environment.”

The scope of the accreditation includes:

Air conditioners:

• El Salvador: RTS 23.01.03:15, RTS 23.01.02:15, RTS 23.01.01:15
• Panamá: DGNTI – COPANIT – 101:2017, DGNTI – COPANIT – 102:2017, DGNTI – COPANIT – 103:2017, DGNTI – COPANIT – 104:2017

Domestic Refrigerators:

• El Salvador: RTS 97.01.01:15
• Panamá: DGNTI – COPANIT – 105:2017
• Costa Rica: RTCR 482: 2015

Commercial Refrigerators:

• El Salvador: RTS 97.02.01:15

Note: Accreditation issued by the Colombian Accreditation Body (ONAC). Accreditation No. 10-CPR-009.

ONAC, a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), works to accredit the technical competence of Conformity Assessment Bodies, operates as a monitoring authority in good laboratory practices of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and performs the functions of a National Accreditation Body.

ONAC accreditation also enables SGS to provide compatible testing services for air conditioners and refrigeration in its ILAC laboratories in China, complementing its existing certification solutions for electrical and electronic product manufacturers in the region.

Jhon Cediel added: “At SGS, we believe that our certification solution opens the door for our clients’ products to be sold in different markets. The constant development of new and existing regulations challenges us to provide better and faster services every day.”

SGS Electrical & Electronic Services

In today’s competitive market, developing electrical and electronic goods that are safe and energy efficient is a complex challenge. Through its global network of accredited testing laboratories, SGS’s specialized teams of local experts offer a range of services to manufacturers and retailers in the electronics industry.

Learn more, visit www.sgs.com/ee

For further information on our range of services, please contact:

Camilo Ramírez

Certification Director

SGS Colombia S.A.S.

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Jhon Cediel

Technical Supervisor for E&E

SGS Colombia S.A.S.

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Cesar Melendez

Technical Supervisor for E&E

SGS Colombia S.A.S.

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About SGS 

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.