Help & Tech Support
REMOTE HELP*
*not all situations may qualify for remote help...
- situations include:
- Internet connections issues
- any power issues
- Microsoft Outlook issues
- certain virus's
Not all issues can be solved remotely, fees still apply for trying, but if you bring your computer to us, we can discount your instore fee.
Pricing:
Minimum Fee = $49 (include up to 1/2 of connection and/or setup** time)
1 hour = $99
Over 1 hour = $20 per 15 min.
** we highly recommend you preinstall the Rust Desk software beforehand and call us with the "remote address"...this will save you $$$ (see links below)
Windows Users: CLICK HERE for direct download
Mac Users:
CLICK HERE for direct download
click here for instructions
Computer Works Folder: Click Here
(This folder is typically on your desktop while in for service).
- Free Office Suite:
Libre Office .
- Free Antivirus:
Avast (
Not needed for Windows 10 / 11...free Windows Defender built in)
- Free Audio & Video Player: VLC Player
- Free Ad Blocker for browser: AdBlockPlus Something stronger? Ublock Chrome Ublock FireFox
- Free Malware detection and removal : Malwarebytes
- Free Clean Up Junk Files Program: CCleaner
- Free Photo Backup: Google Photos Amazon Photos
- Free Email Program: Thunderbird (from Mozilla, makers of Firefox)
- Free PDF Viewer: Adobe Reader
- Free Disc Defragment Program: Auslogics (not needed for SSD drives)
- Free storage drive analyzer (CrystalDisk) test for wear on SSD's
- Free system information Program: Belarc (may be useful in viewing your Office Product Key)
- iTunes
- Internet Speed Test Link
- Coconut Battery for iMac or Macbook (test your iPad and iPhone battery) If under 88%...we recommend a replacement battery
- BitLocker: Click here to learn how to retrieve your BitLocker Key
- HP EUFI Diagnostics Program Click here to download
TIP: Did you know that you can buy a protection plan on your current laptop that will also cover accidents and spills? In most cases, they will allow you to bring to us for the repair. Note that you will have to wait 30 days to make a claim.
Click here for more details