Everything I can help you with.
From a laptop that won't start, to the WiFi in the back bedroom, to the ERP running a factory floor. Open any one below to see what's actually involved.
For homes & local businesses
No contracts and no job too small. You always get the price before any work starts.
Computers & Everyday Tech
Repairs, setup, and someone who explains it without the jargon
Slow laptop, pop-ups and warnings, a printer that refuses to print, a password nobody can remember. I fix it and then show you what actually went wrong, in plain English, so it makes sense.
- Slow or crashing computers
- Virus, pop-up and scam cleanup
- New computer setup and moving your files
- Printers, scanners and phones
- Passwords and account recovery
- Backups so you don't lose photos
Home WiFi & Smart Home
One network that actually works, everywhere in the house
Dead spots in the back bedroom, an Alexa that lost the thermostat, a new TV that won't get online. I get everything onto one network that holds, and label things so you know what's what.
- WiFi dead spots and slow internet
- Alexa, Google Home and smart speakers
- Smart TVs and streaming setup
- Video doorbells and smart locks
- Thermostats and smart lighting
- Router replacement and mesh systems
Home Office Setups
A home setup that runs like a real office
Clear video calls, a second monitor that doesn't fight you, printing that works the first time, and backups so a dead hard drive isn't a disaster.
- Webcam, mic and lighting for calls
- Second monitor and docking stations
- Printing and scanning that works
- Automatic backups
- Secure access to work systems
- Cable cleanup and desk layout
Data Backup & Restore
Backups that run on their own, and getting files back when they don't
Most people find out their backup wasn't working the day they need it. I set one up that runs by itself, then actually test that it restores, because a backup nobody has ever restored from isn't really a backup. Photos, tax records, work files, all of it.
- Automatic backups you never have to remember
- A copy in the house and a copy off-site
- Recovering deleted or lost files
- Pulling files off an old or failing computer
- Moving everything onto a new machine
- Testing that the backup actually restores
If a drive has physically failed, that's a job for a specialist recovery lab, and I'll tell you that instead of charging you to find out. The sooner you stop using a drive that's acting up, the better your odds.
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Security Camera Installation
Professional camera systems for shops, offices and homes
My dad and I install proper camera systems, wired and out of sight, not stuck to a wall with tape. Footage records to a box in your building so there's no monthly fee just to watch your own video, and everything lands on your phone before we leave.
- Barbershops, salons, restaurants & retail
- Offices, garages & warehouses
- Homes, driveways & garages
- Night vision and weatherproof outdoor cameras
- Watch live or rewind from your phone
- Recording stored on site, no monthly fee
For businesses
Two specialized areas beyond the day-to-day work.
SYSPRO 8 ERP Consulting
For manufacturers and distributors running SYSPRO
MRP setup, finance module coverage, security design and audit prep, and custom SQL and SSRS reporting, from someone who has actually run the system day to day rather than only configured it.
- MRP and inventory setup
- AP, AR and GL module coverage
- Security roles and audit readiness
- Custom SQL and SSRS reporting
EDI Studio Software
Desktop X12 EDI parser, validator and editor
Software I build for supply-chain, 3PL and EDI teams. Open an X12 file, see it structured instead of as a wall of segments, catch the errors before your trading partner does. Free trial, macOS and Windows.
- Parse and validate X12 files
- Structured, readable view of every segment
- Edit and correct in place
- macOS and Windows
Where I work
In person across Lake and Cook County, and remotely just about anywhere. If you're not sure whether you're in range, just ask.
Not sure what you need?
That's fine, and it's most people. Describe what's frustrating you and I'll tell you whether it's something I can help with, including when the answer is no.
Text (847) 772-7892Get in touch
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