You tell people never to let a stranger connect to their computer. Why is this different?
Because you called me. That's the entire difference, and it's the rule worth remembering: a real company never phones you first to say your computer has a problem. Scammers call you. I don't. You ring the number on this website, you choose when we connect, you watch everything I do on your own screen, and the connection closes completely when we hang up. If anyone ever calls you claiming to be from Microsoft, Apple, your bank, or even from me, hang up and ring me back on +1 407-405-2676.
I'm not in the United States. Can you still help me?
Yes. Remote support works anywhere with a reasonable internet connection. The session is identical whether you're in Florida, London or Auckland. The only two things that change are the time we pick and how you pay. Support is provided in English.
What does a remote session cost?
$69 flat for up to one hour, quoted before anything starts. A one-on-one tech lesson over the same connection is also $69 an hour. There's no call-out fee, no diagnostic fee, and no surcharge for being outside the United States.
How do I pay from outside the United States?
By card or PayPal. I'll send you a secure payment link. Whatever we use, the price is agreed before anything starts. Inside the United States you can also use Zelle, Venmo, check or cash.
What software do you use to connect?
Whichever one you're most comfortable with. AnyDesk and TeamViewer are the usual choices, and Windows Quick Assist is already built into Windows so there's nothing at all to install. RustDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop work too. Every one of them is encrypted, and I set it up as a one-time session rather than permanent access, so nothing is left running on your machine afterwards.
What do I need to have ready before we start?
A working internet connection, the device with the problem, and about an hour. That's genuinely it. If you know your passwords, have them nearby. If you don't know them, that's one of the most common things I fix. You don't need to prepare, tidy or install anything in advance.
What problems can you not fix remotely?
Anything that needs a hand on the hardware: a computer that won't power on, a cracked screen, a failed hard drive, a dead router, a printer with a paper jam, or running new cable. I'll tell you within the first few minutes if your problem is one of these, and you won't be charged for finding that out.
What time can we do this if I'm in another country?
Whatever time works for you. I'm open 24/7 precisely because my customers aren't all in one time zone, so there's no need to convert anything or wait for American office hours. If you'd rather not ring at an odd hour, text me what time zone you're in and I'll come back to you with a time.
Can I arrange and pay for a session for my parent in another country?
Yes, and it's a large part of what I do. You book it, I work directly with them at their pace, and afterwards I send you a plain-English summary of what was wrong and what I did. Patience with older people who find technology frightening is the whole reason this business exists. Nobody is made to feel foolish.
Do you work on Macs as well as Windows PCs?
Yes. Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, Androids, iPads and Kindles, plus the printers, routers and accounts attached to them. Phones and tablets are usually handled by guiding you through it on a video or voice call rather than by screen sharing.