Gateway Technical College's student information technology club, dig.IT, will hold its popular public computer repair clinic October 13-14 in Room 102 of the Conference Center in the Racine Building on the Racine Campus, 1001 S. Main St.

Computer and device check-in will be held on two days:  

• ▪  5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m Oct. 13 
• ▪  noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 14

Computer owners will receive a text or call when their device is ready no later than 8 p.m. on Oct. 14.

There is a change in the typical parking arrangement for the event. The parking lot around the entrance will be under construction. Participants will need to park on the west side of the Racine Building and use Door 13 or Door 14, which is near the intersection of Lake Avenue and Ninth Street. There will be signs and students to direct participants to the event.

The clinic is a fundraiser for the student Information Technology club, dig.IT. Participants are encouraged to contribute $20 for each computer or device worked on. A cleaning service may be requested for a separate contribution.

Computers will be accepted for repair on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Windows 10 is no longer secure, and computers with it will need to be upgraded to Windows 11. Students have the tools to check a PC’s compatibility with Windows 11 and have the ability to upgrade to Windows 11, if possible.

Students can assist with the following:

• Update PC operating systems.
• Hardware consulting.
• Check for viruses and malware.
• Diagnose internet connectivity issues.
• Optimize computer function.
• Perform Windows upgrades (if computer hardware is compatible).
• Install hardware provided by the customer.
• iOS updates on iPhone and iPad.