(Bonded; Registered Vendor For The State Of Michigan; Member Of The Midland Area Chamber Of Commerce)
Computer HouseCall provides in-home personal computer assistance services that YOU choose so that we can work together to have your computer working the way YOU think it should.
Computer HouseCall is based in Midland, Michigan, but services can be provided to anyone almost anywhere in the area. I will come to you--you will not need to unplug everything to take your computer into someone's shop.
Your first visit from Computer HouseCall is comprehensive. During this visit I will learn a few things about you and what you want your computer to do. You will have an opportunity to tell me what's not working right for you. At that point we will begin the process of drawing up a suitable work plan to set things right.
**If the best work plan should involve my taking your computer home with me to work on, I now have a "loaner" laptop computer I can leave with you until yours is working again.**
Call Computer HouseCall anytime at (989) 839-4909. Be sure to leave a short message, with your name, phone number, and a good time to call back, if I am out. I will be sure to call you as soon as I can.
You can also send me an e-mail: jonathan@mycomputerhousecall.com
Again, I will always come to your home to help you. I am especially good at helping senior citizens learn more about their computers and how to use them safely and effectively.
Call today: (989) 839-4909
HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS I CAN DO FOR YOU:
(SEE BELOW FOR CURRENT MID-WINTER SPECIALS)
Services Offered (Partial Listing)
Rates
Initial Home Visit
"Fact finding" about how you use your computer, and drawing up a suitable work plan
$15.00
Privacy Protection
Secure, confidential back-up and protection for your personal files and sensitive data
$15.00
System And Software Analysis
An inventory of how your system is set up, analysis of working and non-working items
$30.00
System Tune-Up And Optimizing
Cleaning up your computer (inside and out) and performing routine maintenance
$30.00/hour
Harware/Software Upgrades
Replacing or adding system memory, installing a new disk drive, installing software upgrades or replacements (as necessary)
$30.00/hour plus parts, software, tax
Internet/World Wide Web Support
Troubleshooting your Internet connection, updating or replacing your web browser
$30.00/hour
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Finding and eliminating causes of poor computer performance, e.g. viruses, spyware, adware, etc.
$30.00/hour
Home Computer Coaching
Helping you learn how to use your computer more effectively and to learn new skills
$30.00/hour
Computer Accessibility Enhancement
Helping you learn to use tools that can make your computer easier to use (when needed)
$30.00/hour plus software, tax
**MID-WINTER SPECIALS**
**HOME VISIT AND BASIC COMPUTER TUNE-UP PACKAGE** (Clean up your desktop; routine disk maintenance; Internet connection maintenance; suggestions and installation of key software packages to get your computer running faster and safer; suggestions and installation of useful common utilities)
**HOME VISIT AND BASICS COACHING TIME** (Routine computer maintenance; two hours of coaching to help you do more with the programs you use the most and with basic computer skills)
$25.00
$40.00
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Computer HouseCall
The number to call is (989) 839-4909, 24 hours a day.