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Computer repair
Slow machines, startup failures, hardware swaps, Windows installs, and new computer setup.
Local owner · On-site, pickup, or remote
Computer help from someone you can actually call.
Pat's Computer Service. Fast, fair-priced repair, and support for homes and small offices.
20+ yrsRepairing computers while working in IT
No storeNo Geek Squad overhead, so pricing stays fair
You pickOn-site visit, pickup, or remote session
Owner-runYou deal with Patrick, not a call center
Repair Services
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Virus and malware removal
Cleanup, patches, and a plain-English explanation of how it got there so it is less likely to happen again.
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Home and office networks
Wi-Fi that actually reaches the rooms you use, printer sharing, and small-office wiring.
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Data recovery and backup
Help getting files off a failing drive, then a backup plan so the next failure is not a crisis.
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Private tutoring
One-on-one help with email, files, new computers, and the settings that usually get people stuck.
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Smartphone/tablet troubleshooting
Smartphone/tablet troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve issues with apps, connectivity, settings, performance, and more.
Hosting Services
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Website Hosting
Professional website hosting with reliable performance, security, and Cloudflare’s latest bot protection to help block malicious and unwanted traffic.
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Email Hosting
Reliable business email services with simple, usage-based flat pricing so you pay based on your overall storage needs, not the number of users or mailboxes.
How a job usually goes
No ticket number. You talk to the person doing the work.
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Call
Describe the problem. I will tell you whether it is an on-site visit, a pickup, or something I can do remotely.
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Straight diagnosis
You get the cause in normal language, and a price before extra work starts. I do not upsell parts you do not need.
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Fixed and explained
When it is done, I show you what changed and what to watch for next time.
About Patrick
I grew up around computers because my father and brother insisted I learn them and I started on the command line. I started my career in operations and programming in debit payment networks while simultaneously attending Chubb, college, and obtaining certificates. Currently, I work as a Principal Application Engineer still in the debit payment networks.
The repair business started by word of mouth and has run alongside that IT career for about 20 years. People kept calling because the price was fair and the work got done. On site service are avaiable in northern New Jersey and the surrounding areas but remote support is always available.
Montclair State University, BAS in Computer Information Science, Cum Laude. Sussex County Community College, AAS, high honors. Chubb Institute, Network Technician, honors
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Dell Boomi AtomSphere Processor Developer 1
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Questions people ask
Short answers. Call if yours is not here.
Do Macs get viruses?
Less often, not never. Windows is still the bigger target, and a Windows virus will not run on a Mac. Macs still get malware, phishing, and bad browser extensions.
Virus, malware, spyware. What is the difference?
Virus is the word most people use for any infection. Malware is the umbrella. Adware throws pop-ups. Spyware is looking for logins and personal information.
Can a virus break the hardware?
Almost never. Viruses damage files and settings. A dead printer, video card, or drive is usually a hardware or driver problem, not a virus.
Will formatting the drive remove a virus?
A full erase and reinstall almost always does. It can come back from an infected backup, a USB drive, or another computer on the same network.
Do you come to the house/business?
Yes. Pickup and remote help are also available, whichever is faster for the problem.
Request Service
Patrick Cameron, owner. Call anytime with a computer or phone problem.
On site serving northern New Jersey and remote help anywhere.