PC Maintenance

Often PC’s get bogged down with ongoing use and need a tune up to maintain the best performance. The following can usually be completed in around an hour and is recommended when your PC starts to feel sluggish

  • Check and apply all operating system patches and updates
  • Carry out a virus scan with either the operating system’s scan tool or a third party tool you may have in use. Check the scan is scheduled for regular automatic scans
  • Check that a firewall tool is in place on your PC and functioning
  • Identify any unused application or programmes installed on your PC and remove if required
  • Identify unused start up applications and prevent from starting at start up to prevent slow down of performance
  • Check your internet browser is up to date and set for auto updating
  • Check if scheduled backups are being carried out as expected

Online Accounts Access Issues

Help with regaining access to online accounts that you may have lost passwords for. Whether that be an account password reset due to forgotten password or username. Or gaining access to email accounts that you’ve lost access to in order to carry out a password rest for an online account that you still need access to.

Computer/Laptop Setup

Unbox, assemble, connect and configure any device to your preferences. Transfer data from your old devices to your new one. Installing the software and applications you need. Printer set-up via wireless or wired connection. Multi monitor set-up. Provide one-on-one training.

Smartphone/Table Setup

Unbox, connect and configure to your preferences. Sync all your devices. Talk you through all of the features on your new device.

Home Network Setup

Modem/router unboxing, connection, setup and configuration. Wifi set-up and optimisation. Connection of all your Wifi devices to your network. Securing your home network from hackers (and the neighbours).

Virus & Malware Removal

Anti-virus setup and configuration. Virus, spyware and malware identification and removal.

Data Backup

Identify, organise and protect all of your important data and setup backups. Whether that be to a physical external disk or cloud storage.

Software

Update operating system and anti-virus software. Remove unwanted bloatware slowing down your devices. Setup and properly configure a secure web browser.

Streaming Services

Setup on your compatible devices; Netflix, Neon, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, TVNZ, ThreeNow (many of these services are free or possibly even included in your ISP’s package! and others may be part of a paid subscription model).

Third-party Applications

Setup Google Workspace products (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Sheets). Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) as Microsoft 365, Office on the web or Microsoft Office mobile (this may even be free if you’re a student, teacher or you use Office at work!).

Email

Setup an existing or new email account and synchronise it across all of your devices. Or regain access to an email account that you’ve lost a password for.

Other Services

Setup a consolidated and secure approach to password management. Review your current internet service provider plan and other services or subscriptions to ensure you’re getting the best value.

Rate

Within the Christchurch City boundary the charge is $80.00 per hour (no GST charged) with a minimum of one hour charged and then 15 minute increments after that. That’s it, no charge for travel time.

Methods of payment include Bank Transfer, Cash, Credit Card.

Things to note

I have zero affiliation with any hardware, software or service provider. I will not sell you any hardware, software or third party service. I will advise on what I believe is best for you and your digital goals and help you achieve them.