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computer repair
Computer not cooperating with you? Let us take a look at it for you! Some of the more common services offered are:
| Free Diagnostic | Find out what's really wrong BEFORE you spend money. *Free when you drop off your computer. Hourly rates apply for on-site work. |
| Anti Virus & Tune Up | Like an enema for your computer. |
| Backup/Data Transfer | Computer's long term memory saved to disk. |
| Hardware Installation | We're the computer surgeons. |
| New System Setup | So you can take it home and actually use it! |
| Operating System Upgrade | Out with the old, in with the new. |
| Password Reset | Lost your key? We're the locksmith. |
| PC Dusting | Mothball removal service. |
| Recovery Disk Creation | Broken Windows? Replace them with this! |
| Software Installation | Like organizing your toolkit so you can find it later. |
| System Recovery | A fresh start for your computer. |
computer repair faq
Here you'll find some of the questions and concerns that customers commonly bring up, and our answers to them.
"This is my business computer, I can't afford to not have it for weeks."
Running a business of any kind isn't easy, we know (Imagine trying to fix a bunch of computers if all of yours were out for repairs?). Waiting a week to get your computer back just might not work for you. That's why at BlueCurtain we offer express service. It will cost you more but you get results right away and you can continue with your busy schedule.
We also offer a free diagnostic on computers brought to us and will call you back as soon as we have any information for you. From there we can discuss options and prices, which will allow you to decide exactly what happens to your computer.
We also offer a free diagnostic on computers brought to us and will call you back as soon as we have any information for you. From there we can discuss options and prices, which will allow you to decide exactly what happens to your computer.
"I think my computer has the flu."
Regrettably no security software/hardware out there is perfect. Something will always find its way into your system. That's why we see daily updates to virus definitions and new versions of the software each year. Having some kind of security is definitely better than having nothing, but it doesn't mean you're 100% safe.
Our team is skilled at cleaning out the unwanted nasties that find their way into your system and will give you back a computer that you can actually use again.
Our team is skilled at cleaning out the unwanted nasties that find their way into your system and will give you back a computer that you can actually use again.
"The last place I went to erased all my important data."
Data loss is often a result of a dying/dead hard drive or a system recovery. While we have no control over the hard drive's life span our team will NOT erase your data without your permission first.
Having a current backup of your important data is very important. Backing up to an external hard drive, a USB memory stick, or to DVD is a worthwhile investment for that data that you just can't afford to lose.
Having a current backup of your important data is very important. Backing up to an external hard drive, a USB memory stick, or to DVD is a worthwhile investment for that data that you just can't afford to lose.
"I want to buy a new computer...but what do I actually need?"
Ever feel like that sales guy is trying to sell you something more expensive than you need? At BlueCurtain we will help you find the system that meets your needs and your budget.
"Is my computer worth fixing?"
Many times, fixing a computer ends up costing as much or more than buying a brand new computer. After diagnosing a computer, if we feel that the costs of repair are close to the cost of a new computer we will call you and let you decide what the best course of action is.
Have a question that isn't covered here?
Head over to our contact page and give us a shout.
web services
Looking for your own slice of the internet? Already have one but feel it needs a renovation?
Whatever the case may be BlueCurtain is dedicated to providing you with an easy, painless, and affordable solution. Our web services include:
Whatever the case may be BlueCurtain is dedicated to providing you with an easy, painless, and affordable solution. Our web services include:
| Web Design | We'll build you a site from scratch, or update an existing one. |
| Templates for Sale | Purchase one of our pre-built web templates for you project. |
| Web Hosting | We offer various packages to meet the needs of your published site. |
We offer a flat rate for smaller "brochure" type websites. These sites are ideal for small business or personal sites that don't need anything too fancy and don't require constant updates. The smaller package gets you one of our templates (small modifications included) filled with your content, and publication of your website for $500. Or for $900, we'll build you a new template from scratch, add your content, and publish it. Other fees, such as domain registration and hosting fees, still apply.
For all other sites and custom content, contact us for a free estimate.
Check out our portfolio and website templates pages to see some of our previous work.
web services faq
Here you'll find some of the questions and concerns that customers commonly bring up, and our answers to them.
"How do I know I'm going to get the website that I want?"
Not a problem. You are involved in the process from start to finish. You will be kept up to date on the progress of your site and you will be able to add input or make changes at any time. (Depending on the severity of the changes the original price estimate will be up for review)
"I don't really know what I want/need."
We have graphic designers to help you decide exactly what you want your site to look like and programmers that will help you figure out what functions/features you need.
"Is this going to cost me an arm and a leg?"
The cost all depends on what you need. A single HTML page is going to cost significantly less than an in depth ecommerce website with lots of features. Our team will walk through the design process with you to make sure your site stays within your budget.
"What can I have prepared before hand to save time and money?"
There are a few things that you can do ahead of meeting with us that will speed the process along.
A big time saver is to have some idea what you're after ahead of time, particularly in the way of features and content: How many pages will your site need? Do you have images for us to use? Are there any features that you would like to include to engage your visitors or add value to their experience (social media integration, etc.)?
We also have a selection of templates that you can use, which will be cheaper than having us build your site right from scratch.
A big time saver is to have some idea what you're after ahead of time, particularly in the way of features and content: How many pages will your site need? Do you have images for us to use? Are there any features that you would like to include to engage your visitors or add value to their experience (social media integration, etc.)?
We also have a selection of templates that you can use, which will be cheaper than having us build your site right from scratch.
"What is the cost going to be?"
After a brief meeting with you to discuss your needs we will give you a project cost. From there you can decide if you want to continue with the project.
Ready to get started?
Head on over to the contact page and say hello.
commonly used programs
We find there's several programs that we tend to use or recommend frequently, so we've compiled a list of them here along with links to their download sites for your convenience.
Avast has a few different versions (including a free option), offering varying levels of protection.
Another antivirus program, offering a few versions with differing levels of protection to suit your needs.
Bit Defender has a couple of security products for sale, and a free online virus scan.
A free tool for cleaning up and optimising your computer.
A free application that can be used to defrag your entire hard drive or individual files.
A free image manipulation program.
Malwarebytes offers a few programs to protect your computer from malware, including viruses, worms, and trojans.
The removal tool for various Norton products.
A remote desktop program.
A simple, yet effective media player.