Services
Here are some of the services that I offer. Contact me if you have questions or would like an estimate.
Laptops & Desktops
Buying advice, setup, troubleshooting, upgrades, performance optimization, and repair. Peripheral buying advice. I can also give older computers new life by installing a free, lighter-weight operating system that’s as easy to use as Windows and macOS.
Phones & Tablets
Buying advice, setup, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Move contacts, calendars, photos, and more from your old phone or tablet to a new one. Set up email. Automatically sync files between your phone or tablet and computer. Automatically backup your phone or tablet. I can also recommend some security best practices.
Software
Buying advice, installation, and troubleshooting. Speed up your web browsing. Run an OS inside your OS using VMs. I can also recommend free and open-source software alternatives that are feature-packed and save you money.
Wi-Fi & Wired Networks
Modem/router buying advice, setup, and troubleshooting. Wi-Fi or wired network printing. Mesh Wi-Fi solutions that cover your entire home or office. I can also show you how to connect devices to your router via ethernet using wall power outlets.
Protect Your Data
Move your files to a new device. Automatic backups. Hard drive cloning. Off-site cloud storage for backing up and syncing files. Help with cloud provider selection. Automatically sync email, contacts, calendars, photos, and more between devices. Add a secure file server (NAS) to your home or office to share files with devices on your local network. Password management recommendations.
Battery Backup
The power goes out often in Cambria, but there are simple, affordable solutions that will immediately switch your computer and internet modem/router to battery power during an outage. This gives you hours to finish what you were doing on your computer. And at times the power will go out, but not your internet, so you can still surf the web without interruption. I can recommend the right device for your needs.
Printers
Buying advice, setup, and troubleshooting. Wi-Fi or wired network printing and scanning.
Provider recommendations. Individual and group email setup. Custom domain email. I can also install and set up a free email client that lets you read your messages from multiple email addresses in one place.
Device Security
Computer, cell phone, and router security optimization. Computer virus detection and removal. For even more security, replace your computer, cell phone, or router OS with a much more secure OS.
Privacy
Recommendations for privacy-focused operating systems, communication apps, email client software, email providers, web browsers/extensions, search engines, VPN providers, DNS providers, cloud storage providers, encryption software, file sharing/syncing, productivity tools, and more. Help with two-factor authentication apps and USB security keys.
VoIP Phones
Set up a VoIP (Voice over IP) internet phone in your home or small business that is tailored to your needs. Nominal monthly taxes and fees. Free unlimited nationwide calling, voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, 911 service, and much more. Choose a new number or transfer your current number. Great alternative to a landline phone.
Security Cameras
Buying advice, installation, and troubleshooting. Doorbell cameras, indoor/outdoor security cameras, custom systems, and non-cloud solutions. 24/7 monitoring, HD video, motion detection, and mobile notifications. Keep an eye on your home or office from anywhere.
Movies/TV Streaming Devices
Buying advice, setup, and troubleshooting. Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, NVIDIA SHIELD, and more. These devices can be tricky to set up just right so that you don’t experience playback buffering and other issues. Use only one remote to control both the TV and streaming device.
