About Marlo Strydom

I'm an experienced IT professional dedicated to providing straightforward, practical insights that empower readers to confidently navigate technology.

Marlo Strydom

IT Specialist & Technical Consultant

I'm a self-taught IT specialist and technical consultant based in New Zealand. With over 20 years of practical experience, I founded Computer Info Bits to help readers confidently tackle technology.

✅ 20+ years of experience in the IT field
✅ Founder of Computer Info Bits and local IT consultancy
✅ Specializes in PC troubleshooting, system optimization, and beginner tech education

💼 Professional Journey

2018 - Present

Founder & IT Consultant

Computer Info Bits

Founded and now fully dedicated to running Computer Info Bits
Providing technology advice, troubleshooting, and education

2002 - 2022

Product Development Specialist

Touch Tunes NZ Ltd

Led the innovative transition from traditional CD jukeboxes to touchscreen computerized systems
Designed and implemented hardware integration, custom software, and electronics

2007 - 2008

Industrial Electrical & Embedded Systems Specialist

Cyberlogix Ltd

Broadened expertise in systems engineering
Worked on industrial automation and control systems

Early Career

Technical Specialist

Various Companies

Began career in television repair in South Africa
Developed expertise in electronics troubleshooting and repairs

⚙️ Areas of Expertise

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Computer Systems

Hardware & software troubleshooting, system optimization, and maintenance

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Programming

Software development and system integration

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Education

Creating educational content for beginners and tech enthusiasts

📊 Notable Projects

Custom Entertainment System

A custom-built entertainment unit integrating audio processing and amplification, custom electronics, and software for touchscreen music selection and automation, karaoke, raffle draws, and other features.

❤️ A Personal Moment

In 2015, my father visited me from South Africa. During his time here, I had the opportunity to show him one of the computerized entertainment units I was developing, something I had poured countless hours of work into. We spent that afternoon going through the interface, and I walked him through how everything functioned behind the scenes.