Computer Tune Up & Optimization
Your computer might just need a tune up to make it work like it did the day you bought it. Our geeks will diagnose your computer and give it the attention it deserves.
OPTIMIZE STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN PROGRAMS
Our geeks will disable any unnecessary startup programs. The more programs that need to start when the computer boots up, the long it takes before you can start your tasks. This also helps the program you are using run smoother because your computer is not trying to do things in the background.
ENABLE SECURITY FUNCTIONS ON YOUR BROWSER OF CHOICE
Sometime security features in your browsers may become disabled through daily use with your knowledge. Our geeks will check the browsers configuration to make sure it is a secure as Fort Knox.
Remove unwanted or trial programs — If you bought a computer from a brick and mortar store, chances are it came with trial programs that are taking up space on your computer. We will remove any trial or unwanted programs to keep you clutter free.
TEST COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONALITY
Just like you go to the doctor’s for a check-up, your computer needs to be inspected as well to make sure all of the piece are still in working order. Our team will inspect the hardware and software in the computer and recommend any preventative maintenance so that you don’t get stuck with a dead machine or lost data.
TEST FOR MALWARE
Our geeks will install antivirus and anti-malware software to keep see if the bad guys are there. Even if you use Antivirus nothing is %100; we make sure!
CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE COMPUTER
You wouldn’t go jogging in a full body sweat suit on a 90` day, so why should your computer do it? As dust builds up on the inside of the computer it can’t remove enough heat, and it starts to lose efficiency or even shutdown to prevent damage to hardware components. We clean out your computer allowing air to flow through keep components cool and keeping everyone happy.
RUN A REGISTRY CLEANER
The registry is your computer’s database. Every now and then your computer might get something wrong and add something the registry that is not correct, or a program that was removed might still have entries in the registry. Every error in the registry must be checked by the computer slowing down the overall performance of the computer. Our geeks will scan and fix any registry errors, making sure your computer runs at peak performance.
Why Maine Businesses Choose The People’s Geek for Managed IT Services
Whether you have 5 employees or 50, in the Greater Portland area, we can find a custom solution for you. The People’s Geek gives you a stable, secure IT foundation without the corporate fuss. You get enterprise-grade tools, approachable local support, and a team that speaks plain language instead of techno-jargon.
Bring us in as your MSP partner and you can stop chasing IT problems, and start treating technology like the quiet, reliable utility it should be.
EDIT SINCE THEY RESPONDED: I seemed alright picking it up because I did not fully realize what had happened to my laptop. Its a awkward place to do business and feels uncomfortable to stand in, so I was trying to move along especially since another customer arrived while I was there and joined me standing in the cramped office/living room area. They did refund me, but that just covers what they originally overcharged me for, does not really help with my busted up laptop.
Also I would not describe the data transfer as "successful" LOL a portion of the photos they apparently could not seem to format (?) correctly, so I cannot open them as they are. Also there is ABSOLUTELY no way they transferred all the data that was on that computer LOL, what was on that flash drive was a drop in the bucket compared to what was left on it last time I had it running.
Who knows though if anything else is recoverable since their little makeover on the housing and motherboard.
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Original review:
I brought my first generation MacBook Pro in to recover some data. The battery would not fit inside the compartment, besides that the exterior of the laptop was free from any major damage (though it was worn in from 10+ years of use).
I was told the brand new (still in package, purchased from Walmart ) flash drive I brought in did not work, so I was put in a situation where it was easiest to purchase what they had. I did not want to complicate things, so I went ahead and gave them the ok...
When I went to go pick it up I was kind of surprised at the price, it was a tad bit more than the rough estimate I received over the phone from Ben. But that wasn't an issue, I was excited to finally get my beloved data!
I was so excited I did not fully realize how much of a makeover ole' Joe did on my beloved MacBook. It now makes sense why he was pushing me to recycle it, get rid of the evidence of his HORRENDOUS work.
My mind is absolutely blown he could keep a straight face when he handed me this laptop.
He seemed agitated that I asked him to screw the housing back together, it was literally wide open, you could see the motherboard as clear as day. He snapped it back together and then mentioned there were some more screws, which he did not offer to put back in. So I had to say: "yes Joe I want the screws from my laptop". This would be obvious to anyone besides a Genius like Joe.
I would NEVER bring anything to these people EVER again. I literally cannot believe the damage he did to my laptop. He completely ruined it. I had the laptop previously looked at and it would of cost $3-$400 to fix, at the time I opted out to just buy a new laptop and recover the data later.
I wanted to hang on to the first generation MacBook Pro because it was something special to me, I liked having the possibility of having it fixed. Now it is literally DEMOLISHED.
Look at the final invoice under Notes: "4. Reassembled device ....."
Look at the picture! This is what he deems as a "reassembled device". Literally wide open with tons of screws missing and the keyboard completely torn up.
WOW!!! I love these guys! Don't let the fact that they work out of a residential house creep you out it just means they are homey, have a place to be with there sweet dogs and are truly gifted at what they do. This all happened over a year ago and I'm still this excited about their service.