- Virus & Spyware Removal
Did you click on a link in an email that you thought was legitimate? Have you visited a site that you thought was safe only to find out it’s spam or worse? If your computer has spyware or a virus, it can cause a lot more trouble than just having to deal with a slow computer or a couple of popups.Malware can steal your passwords as you type them, transfer files from your computer, lock you out of your online accounts and lots more. It’s not only essential to have the proper anitvirus software installed, but also to make sure your computer is properly cleaned after an infection. We can do that and teach you ways to prevent another infection in the future.
- Computer Repair & Troubleshooting
Computers are supposed to make our lives easier and while they do most of the time, they can also cause a lot of frustration and pain. We’re pretty good at relieving that pain. We will diagnose your computer problem free of charge and then give you a set of options depending on whether it’s a hardware or software problem.We will then fix it for you for a flat fee or at a reasonable hourly rate. To replace a part on a laptop or PC doesn’t take a lot of time, so we charge a flat fee. Reinstalling an operating system or removing a nasty virus can take more time and therefore we charge by the hour.
- Home Networking & Internet Setup
Most people can connect devices to their home network, but is your network secure? Do you want to setup parental controls? Do you need to setup a wireless printer? Would you like to be able to print straight from your iPhone to your wireless printer? Do you want to share files between computers? Do you want to stream music and movies from a computer or phone to your TV? Would you like to be able to connect a wireless IP cam and monitor your home from anywhere in the world? We can help you with just about any of your home networking needs.
- Data Recovery, Backup & Transfer
Data, data, and more data. Before it was companies that used to worry about managing data, but now it’s become a consumer problem too. With HD video cameras and high-res photos taken by your SLR or smartphone, you can quickly collect hundreds of gigabytes of data. Even with terabyte hard drives being common on desktop PCs, it’s sometimes necessary to store files on external hard drives on in the cloud.We can help you get your data off your computer and into multiple locations for backup purposes. Cloud storage is cheap these days and lets you access files from anywhere. We can also help with data recovery. If you didn’t have a backup and your computer crashed, we can help recover data from hard disks, USB drives, memory cards and more.
- Installs & Hardware Upgrades
Rather than buying a new computer, you can probably save a lot of money by simply upgrading your hardware or reinstalling your operating system. I have a lot of friends who have become so frustrated with their computers that they went out and bought a new one so that it just “works”. After wiping the old computer, reinstalling the OS, upgrading the RAM and sometimes even putting in a new hard drive, the old computers ran as fast the the new ones. Before you give up, give us a call and we can help you with any type of install or upgrade to your PC or Mac.
- Computer Optimization
I’ll be the first to admit that I rarely bother to clean the inside of my computer until it’s too late. Thankfully, modern day laptops and PCs are built to last a long time, even if you never take the cover off and dust it out.However, now that I’ve had several hard drives crash on me, it’s become a habit to check the innards of my computer to make sure nothing is out of the ordinary. It can help you detect failing parts, improve the performance of your PC and make sure everything is running at an optimal temperature. If you laptop has ever burned your legs, it’s way more likely to crash due to overheating. In addition to a cleanup, we also will provide an array of software services to make sure your operating system is optimized for best performance.
- Computer & Software Training
Need some one-on-one training with a computer, software package, smartphone or something else technology related? We can sit down with you for an hourly rate and help you with pretty much anything you can think of. From helping to secure your online accounts using 2-step verification to learning Photoshop to figuring out how to use a new smartphone, we can help you use technology better.