By LindaHeggar at Citysearch April 26, 2012
Thursday morning and I boot my computer up and have a black screen!!! I managed to restore back 2 weeks but lost ALL MY DOCUMENTS!!!!! I near had a heart attack. I called Nerds to the Rescue and within an hour a tech named Charlie came to my house in and in no time flat, all my files were back!!!!! He took the time to explain what had happened and how to avoid future problems. He treated me with the utmost respect instead of somebody that does not understand all the insides of a computer. If you have a problem, you could not make a better choice than to call Nerds to the Rescue....you will not be sorry...you will be thrillled! Thank you guys! ...read more
By Peter Skafte at Citysearch October 05, 2011
I took my G5 computer to the Macmechanic because the light on the off-and-on button would not turn off when pressed and the computer would not boot up..\t\n\t\n"It will cost $55 for our technician to find the problem. He will call you and let you know what kind of repairs are needed. " I was told by a person at the front counter.\t\n\t\nThe technician called the Next day and said, "I have bad news for you. The computer has a bad logic board and it may have many other things wrong with it. A logic board cost about $700 dollars and the cost of installing it hundreds more. You should buy a new, or a reconditioned, computer from us instead."\t\n\t\n"How do you know that it has a bad logic board? What tests did you do on the computer?" I asked. Now his replies became very vague. He had not really been able to test the computer because he could not turn it on and off. I then asked him if he was going to charge me $55 dollars for just taking a look at my computer? He replied that it cost money just to have the computer take up space on their shelves and he had done a lot of work on the computer. He then recommended that I authorize him to back up the hard drive for another $55 and get rid of the machine.\t\n\t\nWhen I came to the store to pick up the computer, I spoke to the technician again. He showed me several new computers in the store. Then he surprised me by asking me what I was going to do with my computer. "I will take it home," I said and someone in the store commented, "And use it as a doorstop."\t\n\t\nAs I drove away from the Macmechanic with my doorstop, I remembered that my experiences with this store was similar what I had read in a previous review on this web site. The reviewer had taken his "worthless computer' to Sammy's and had it fixed at little expense. Hence, I stopped at Sammy's and told Nacho Loza, Apple Certified Desktop and Laptop Technician, about my problem. He asked me to look around the store for a few minutes while he examined the computer. Ten minutes later he called me and said the problem was fixed at no charge. The moral of my tale is: Beware that a Macmechanic does not turn your computer into a doorstop. ...read more
By DrBjamin at Citysearch July 19, 2011
This company advertises that they do NOT charge you if they don't fix the problem, with a promise that they don't charge by the hour, but by the job. I had a tech come to my office to fix 3 problems. He spent an hour but was only able to fix one of them (which was the easiest to resolve), yet I was charged for a full hour's labor despite the fact that two of my three issues remained unresolved. Very fraudulent advertising indeed. I would avoid this company at all costs ...read more
Smartphones are indispensable and that's a fact. The world of technology has been advancing at a commendable pace, and the emergence and growth in use of smartphones is a great example of just that. There is no denying that your smartphone is your primary connection with the world around you; however, there are times when your smartphone doesn't work as expected. Among an array of smartphones today, the Samsung Galaxy android phones are the best sellers in Santa Barbara. This vibrant android phone delivers an exceptional calling, texting, and web browsing experience, yet there can be some troublesome issues with your device. SOME OF THE MAIN PROBLEMS THAT MAY OCCUR INCLUDE A CRACKED SCREEN, BATTERY ISSUE OR AN UNKNOWN PROBLEM THAT CAN GET REALLY FRUSTRATING AT TIMES. iphone Repair Santa Barbara is your trusted Samsung Galaxy android phone repair leader. You can trust us for: Guaranteed Samsung Galaxy phone repairs (Samsung Galaxy S7&S7; Edge, S6&S6 Edge, Note 4, etc) Genuine Samsung parts No-obligation quotes for Samsung Galaxy phone repairs/servicing Our phone repairs are in accordance with manufacturer guidelines SOME OF THE MOST COMMON ISSUES THAT SAMSUNG PHONE USERS MAY FACE INCLUDE: Samsung Cracked screen Samsung Touchscreen not working Samsung Water Damage Samsung Battery Life Problems Samsung Broken Casings Broken Inputs Non working Buttons Software Fixes and Upgrades Warranty Defects (that may affect the overall performance of the phone) Samsung Camera Error/USB Connection If your Samsung Galaxy android phone is not working, all you need to do is give us a call at: (805) 491-4518 or send us a message. You can drop off your phone and our expert technicians will work to repair your device in under 30 minutes. At iPhone Repair Santa Barbara, we aim to stick to our timelines and deliver your phone back within to you ASAP; however, the return may take longer if the part that we require is out of stock or we need to send the device back to the manufacturer. WE ASSURE TO TEST ALL REPAIRS TO MANUFACTURER STANDARDS AND ENDEAVOR TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY SERVICE. In addition to a comprehensive repair service in Santa Barbara, we offer expert advice on Samsung Galaxy product line and other devices (like iPhone, Tablet, etc) to our customers. ...read more
By iPhone Repair Santa Barbara December 18, 2016
Make It Work, Inc., the Neighborhood Computer Support company, announced they have expanded their award-winning services nationwide with a new remote support division called Online Help Desk. The division will provide computer support and mind-blowing customer service over the internet via Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) GoToAssist for clients all across the United States. Online Help Desk services include computer maintenance, software training, troubleshooting, setting up data backup, printer setup and troubleshooting, new computer setup, data transfer, email troubleshooting, software installation, iTunes setup, and much more. Up to this point, Make It Work has primarily been an on-site technology support company. Known for their extreme customer service, Make It Work Neighborhood Technology Consultants can be seen all over Southern California, from Santa Barbara to San Diego, in their signature fleet of logo emblazoned red and white Mini Coopers, providing on-site technology support to home users and small businesses. With the new division, Make It Work can now provide that same delightful service to clients on a much larger scale, outside of the Southern California region. The company is also planning to roll out its award winning onsite service in new territories. "As our radio show,Make It Work Radio, syndicates nationally, we continue to get calls requesting service from all over the country, from Los Angeles to Dallas to New York," saidEric Greenspan, Make It Work co-founder and CEO. "We're ecstatic to have a nationwide offering – Online Help Desk, which allows our company to deliver our mind blowing customer experience all across the United States. Best part, our tech support staff all sit on American soil!" The company, which announced last month they would begin offering website development and social media marketing services, was founded in 2001 on the visionary idea of bringing personal, high touch technology services to the home with same-day service, instant response and an approach to customer delight never before achieved. "We will continue to expand our on-site services throughout the country," said Jeremy Anticouni, Make It Work co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, and host of Make It Work Radio on CBS and ABC/Citadel radio. "We're excited about the expansion and remain focused on delighting each and every one of our clients, whether it is in person or over the internet." For more information about Online Help Desk, Make It Work on-site services orWeb and Social Media services, visit makeitwork.com. ...read more
By Make It Work, Inc. July 21, 2010
I have found though 25 years of selling Computers, that most people buying a computer 90%, don't use 15% of what a computer can do to make their live easier. They have to have the latest, fastest, coolest and cheapest computer they can get. Of course cheapest usually does not get them what they WANT, but for the majority of people a used Pentium IV with a big Hardisk and CD burner with a Gig of ram, and USB support is all they need. Computer Pro/MacSource specializes in upgrading these Pentium IV's and has lots of them running Windows 7 upgrade from XP. They range in price from $199 to $299 and come with Anti Virus, Adobe Reader and Open office installed. They have parallel and USB ports so your old printer will work. My point is why pay $599 to $899 for a computer that will be obsolete 30 days after you take it home. For the difference in price, you could have an old one fixed 3 or 4 times and if it should fail completely you still get a second one for less than if you originally bought a new one. Don't get me wrong, we sell new ones and lots of them, I am just giving you my observations from 25 years of doing this job. If you don't want to save money and have very few problems, get a Mac with Apple Care. We sell it all. Henry Duncan Owner ComputerPro/MacSource ...read more
By Computer Pro March 10, 2010
Computer repair technician training allows you to learn how to become a computer technician. The courses typically last for 2 years before you can receive you degree. The job field and pay rate varies depending on the area in which you are employed. ...read more
The cardinal rule of computing is all hard drives eventually fail. The causes include improper shut downs, power surges, power failures and simply the age of the drive itself. But not all hope is lost because some notebook hard drives can be repaired with a little work. ...read more
