Service menu
Prices below are service subtotals before any applicable sales tax. Parts, software licenses, and specialty hardware are quoted client-by-client and approved before purchase.
What you can book
Use this menu as a starting point. Nick will confirm the right service, expected subtotal, and any parts before work begins.
For first looks, quick questions, urgent scheduling, and travel outside the regular area.
Nick checks symptoms, device condition, likely causes, and the best next step.
Good for: unclear computer problems, strange errors, or deciding whether repair is worthwhile.
A house-call minimum that covers arrival, intake, and the first 30 minutes.
Good for: simple in-home issues that may be resolved quickly.
Short phone or video support for basic software, account, or usage questions.
Good for: quick email, app, browser, or "how do I do this?" questions.
Priority scheduling when you need help faster than the normal appointment window.
Good for: urgent work-from-home, school, or small-business tech issues.
Additional travel charge for visits outside the normal service area.
Good for: clients farther away who still want in-home support.
For slow computers, crashes, failed updates, malware concerns, and hardware replacement labor.
Updates, startup review, storage check, malware scan, and clear recommendations.
Good for: annual checkups, sluggish PCs, or preparing an older computer for more life.
Cleanup and troubleshooting for startup delays, storage clutter, and performance problems.
Good for: computers that feel slow but do not obviously need new parts.
Scan, remove common malware or adware, clean browser problems, and review safety habits.
Good for: pop-ups, suspicious browser behavior, fake antivirus warnings, or unwanted apps.
Repair boot issues, update failures, corrupted profiles, or recurring system errors.
Good for: Windows problems that keep coming back or prevent normal use.
Basic file backup, Windows reinstall or refresh, drivers, updates, and core apps.
Good for: severely corrupted systems or a clean reset before continued use.
Basic user-file backup before repair work starts.
Good for: protecting important files before a reinstall, drive replacement, or risky repair.
Diagnose recurring crashes, blue screens, driver conflicts, and stability problems.
Good for: computers that restart unexpectedly or fail during normal tasks.
Clean accessible dust from vents and fans where the device design allows it.
Good for: loud fans, overheating, or dusty laptops.
Replace CPU/GPU thermal compound where accessible.
Good for: heat-related throttling, shutdowns, or older desktops/laptops that run hot.
Install a compatible laptop battery. Battery cost is quoted separately.
Good for: laptops that no longer hold a charge or shut down off the charger.
Replace a compatible laptop display panel. Screen cost is quoted separately.
Good for: cracked, dim, flickering, or damaged laptop screens.
Replace a supported laptop keyboard or topcase. Parts are quoted separately.
Good for: stuck keys, liquid-damaged keyboards, or missing key assemblies.
Replace a desktop power supply. Part cost is quoted separately.
Good for: desktops that will not power on or have failing power delivery.
Install or replace multiple desktop components in one visit.
Good for: motherboard, case, storage, power, or multi-part refresh projects.
For improving speed, storage, connectivity, and overall life span.
Install an SSD and migrate or reinstall the operating system. SSD cost is quoted separately.
Good for: making older computers feel dramatically faster.
Install compatible memory. RAM cost is quoted separately.
Good for: computers that bog down with several tabs, apps, or documents open.
Clone or migrate files and apps to a replacement drive.
Good for: moving from an old drive to a new SSD while keeping your familiar setup.
Install a graphics card, drivers, and basic validation. GPU cost is quoted separately.
Good for: desktop refreshes, multiple monitors, creative work, or gaming upgrades.
Install an internal desktop or laptop Wi-Fi card. Part cost is quoted separately.
Good for: adding faster Wi-Fi or replacing unreliable wireless hardware.
Configure a client-owned external drive and backup schedule.
Good for: setting up a simple backup routine before trouble happens.
For new computers, printers, Wi-Fi, streaming devices, smart home gear, and account setup.
Initial setup, updates, account setup, printer/email basics, and first-use checks.
Good for: new laptops or desktops that need to be ready for everyday use.
Set up a new PC and transfer user files from the old device.
Good for: moving into a new computer without leaving documents and photos behind.
Connect printer, install drivers, and configure basic print/scan functions.
Good for: new printers, wireless printer trouble, or scan-to-computer setup.
Diagnose dead zones, speed problems, device drop-offs, and router placement.
Good for: rooms with weak signal, inconsistent speeds, or devices that will not stay connected.
Install and configure a router or mesh base station. Hardware cost is quoted separately.
Good for: replacing an old router or setting up a new internet connection.
Install and configure one additional mesh Wi-Fi node.
Good for: extending coverage to bedrooms, offices, garages, or upstairs rooms.
Connect streaming apps/devices and provide basic account login support.
Good for: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TV apps, or replacing cable-box habits.
Set up a camera, doorbell, speaker, thermostat, or hub. Device cost is quoted separately.
Good for: getting household devices connected and working with your phone.
Install or configure a password manager and teach basic use.
Good for: organizing passwords, reducing repeats, and learning safer sign-in habits.
Configure cloud backup or photo sync and explain how to use it day to day.
Good for: protecting photos and documents with iCloud, Google, OneDrive, or similar tools.
Configure email on a computer or phone and teach basic sending and receiving.
Good for: new phones, new computers, password changes, or email app confusion.
Basic account, app, email, photo, and backup setup.
Good for: new devices, app setup, cloud sync, and everyday confidence.
For patient one-on-one lessons, buying advice, online safety, and small-business planning.
One hour of patient help with computer, phone, email, photos, or online-safety questions.
Good for: clients who want to feel more comfortable, not just get one thing fixed.
Extra lesson time during the same visit.
Good for: longer help sessions with several questions or devices.
Files, folders, browser basics, email, safe downloads, and everyday navigation.
Good for: new computer users or anyone who wants calmer fundamentals.
Contacts, photos, messages, app store basics, and backups.
Good for: new phones, changed settings, or family members who need patient coaching.
Phishing, scams, password habits, multi-factor authentication, and safe browsing.
Good for: clients worried about scams or wanting practical safety habits.
Plain-English recommendations for laptops, desktops, printers, routers, or accessories.
Good for: choosing the right device before spending money.
Basic assessment and recommendations for tools, devices, accounts, and workflow.
Good for: solo businesses or small offices that need practical tech organization.
A plain-English summary of options, next steps, and recommended purchases or changes.
Good for: comparing options after a visit or sharing next steps with family.
For email, apps, account access, browser cleanup, and software troubleshooting.
Account access, app setup, basic sync, and usage help.
Good for: Outlook, Gmail, OneDrive, Google Drive, document sharing, and sign-in confusion.
Fix common email sync, settings, and app issues.
Good for: missing messages, password prompts, sending problems, or new-device email setup.
Install common free apps and explain how to use them.
Good for: video calls, document apps, utilities, photo tools, or browser setup.
Software or app licenses purchased through Nick, only after client approval.
Good for: antivirus, productivity software, or specialty apps when you want help choosing and purchasing.
Fix broken app configuration, update problems, or recurring software errors.
Good for: apps that will not open, update, sync, or behave normally.
Remove unwanted extensions, reset browser settings, and improve privacy settings.
Good for: search hijacks, pop-ups, weird homepages, or suspicious extensions.
Guide you through recovery forms, password reset flows, and security settings.
Good for: locked email, social, cloud, or device accounts when you need calm help.
For file transfers, backups, cloud moves, recovery attempts, and secure erase requests.
Transfer documents, photos, and common user files from one device to another.
Good for: replacing a computer or moving important files to a safer place.
Teach you how to organize photos with light hands-on help.
Good for: making sense of scattered phone, cloud, and computer photos.
Configure a local backup job and verify the first backup run.
Good for: setting up a drive-based backup routine for important files.
Move files or photos between cloud accounts.
Good for: switching between Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, Dropbox, or similar services.
Attempt recovery from failing drives or removable media, with no guarantee of success.
Good for: drives that still partially respond but have missing or inaccessible files.
Erase a client storage device before disposal, donation, or resale.
Good for: old computers, external drives, or SSDs you no longer want to keep.
For account hardening, scam guidance, device security checkups, and forensic-style review.
Review updates, antivirus, multi-factor authentication, password habits, and browser settings.
Good for: clients who want reassurance after suspicious activity or a long-overdue safety review.
Reset exposed passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and review active account sessions.
Good for: suspicious logins, reused passwords, or accounts that need better protection.
Help you understand what happened and what practical steps to take next.
Good for: suspicious calls, fake support scams, phishing links, or worried family members.
Review a device or data for investigative purposes.
Good for: specialized review needs that go beyond ordinary cleanup or training.
For parts ordering, follow-up visits, written reports, cancellation, and recycling handling.
Hardware, replacement parts, cables, drives, RAM, routers, and licenses are quoted for each client before purchase.
Good for: keeping prices fair when part costs change quickly.
Time to source, order, and manage part logistics.
Good for: clients who want Nick to find the correct replacement part.
Second visit after an approved part arrives.
Good for: repairs that require diagnosis first and installation later.
Fee for missed appointments or late cancellations.
Good for: protecting reserved appointment time.
Summary of work performed, findings, and recommendations.
Good for: records, family review, insurance questions, or future planning.
Take an old device or part for recycling or disposal.
Good for: clearing out old drives, dead laptops, or replaced components.