Computer Services

• Install one peripheral such as a wireless mouse/keyboard, webcam, MP3 player, printer, etc.
• Install any included software that is necessary for the peripheral to function.
• Configure the peripheral for ideal use.
• Peripheral not included.***

*** You may purchase/provide the items yourself, or I will gladly pick them up for you, include the cost in my bill, and provide you with the receipts.

• Set up your broadband modem and router.
• Secure your wireless network (WiFi) with a password and encryption.***
• Secure your router by changing the default username and password.***
• Configure wired/wireless access on 2 devices (PC, laptop, game console, iPod, etc.)
• Set up file/printer sharing on the configured devices.
• $20 per additional device.

• Evaluate current security situation on 1 computer and make recommendations or updates.
• Remove viruses / malware / trojans / rootkits.**
• Backup your data if necessary.
• Restore system to a previous date if necessary.
• Re-install the operating system if necessary.
• Configure automatic Windows updates and antivirus updates.
• Secure your wireless network (WiFi) with a password and encryption.***
• Secure your router by changing the default username and password.***
• $50 per additional computer.

• Example 1: You purchased a new video card for your son to play the latest games and you need someone to set it up.
• Example 2: You hear an odd beep when you turn the computer on, and nothing comes up on the screen.
• Example 3: You want to improve the performance by increasing the memory (RAM) or processing power (CPU) and you need someone to install these components.
• Example 4: The power supply died and without it the computer won’t turn on, so you need it replaced.

• Example 1: You can no longer use your favorite software.
• Example 2: You want to upgrade your computer from Windows XP to Windows Vista or Windows 7.

• Example 1: You just got a new modem/router from your internet service provider and need help setting it up.
• Example 2: You can’t connect to your own wireless network.
• Example 3: You would like to setup a network where every computer in your house can share printers, files, and other resources with each other.

• Example 1: You have several programs that start up automatically and slow down your computer significantly.
• Example 2: Your computer seems very slow and does things on it’s own, such as displaying ads, changing your desktop background, redirecting you to web pages you didn’t request, and running security scans you didn’t ask for. Malware programs such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and adware may be consuming all of your computer’s resources, leaving no room for you to perform your favorite tasks.
• Example 3: You are running out of free disk space or memory.

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• Example 1: You just got a wireless keyboard and mouse, but can’t get it working properly.
• Example 2: You can no longer print to your printer.

• Example 1: You just got a new computer and you want to move all of the data over from your old computer.
• Example 2: Your computer stopped working and you are worried about losing all of your photos, documents, contacts, emails, etc.
• Example 3: You would like a method for backing up your data, but aren’t sure which solution is right for you.

• Example 1: You want to set up a website for yourself or your business that is easy to maintain by yourself.
• Example 2: You want your own email addresses (yourname@yourdomain.com ).

• I have 7 years of experience working in the industry of Information Technology. I’ve upgraded, salvaged and replaced hardware in many systems including workstations, servers and laptops. I spend the majority of my week working at a company where computer projects are abundant, and I carry that expertise over to my freelance business.
• I’ve been custom building computers from bare parts for over 10 years.
• I respect my customer’s property and data, meaning I won’t go snooping through your email / photos / sensitive information.
• The problem with “Brand Name” repair companys is that they sacrifice knowledge for profit, which means their agents are quite possibly salesmen in good disguise. This idea of maximizing profit can affect you negatively in more ways than one. In this article, an insider reports of how the company he worked for outsourced some of their repair services to different countries where the laws are not the same and you are not protected from people snooping through your data.

• If for whatever reason I can’t fully deliver on my services, you are only obligated to pay for my travel fee and/or diagnostic fee.
• If buying a new computer would be more cost effective for you than allowing me to perform several repairs, I’ll let you know that up front before performing any work.
• Usually this doesn’t happen, but in the rare case that it does, I’ll let you know why and provide you with some information, options or recommendations about how you can proceed.