R.I.P. Eli the Computer Guy Computer Repair

Please know that Eli the Computer Guy, LLC closed as of April 24th 2009.  Due to the recession and massive changes on the technology horizon it was deemed that performing break/ fix work and providing solutions to small business clients would not provide a viable business model within 1-2 years.  I have no interest in working 12 hours a day on a business that will be dead in 2 years regardless of what I do.

My new venture Everyman IT will open January 2010.  This company will be devoted to teaching practical computer and technology solutions to organization leaders and those responsible for technology in their businesses.  There will be classes ranging from how to build and fix computers and servers, to web marketing and using social networking to expand your influence. Everyman IT will become known for the same quirky style and expectations for quality that made the passing of “Eli the Computer Guy” so tragic for many clients.  Please keep an eye on the new web site at www.EverymanIT.com.  Not only will we offer classes at our facility at 855 N Howard St, but there will be video classes available online.

If You Need Computer Repair Help

Agim (one of my old employees) has set himself up as “Maryland Techs” and has an office near Federal Hill.  He is available 7 days a week from 9am-7pm by appointment only.  He charges $85 per hour to come to your home or office.  If you drop your computer off at his office he charges a flat $99 fee for repair.  For Data Recovery he charges $99-$150.  He also builds web sites starting at $500.  He does just about everything so just give him a call if you need help.  His phone number is 443-798-3993, you can email him at agim@mdtechs.net and his web site is www.MarylandTechs.com.

You can also contact Charm City Networks they have a lovely office down on 1414 Key Highway Suite M101 across from the Museum of Industry and the Havana Club.  They are open Monday – Friday 9am-7pm and accept walk in customers.  They perform service calls by appointment Monday – Friday 9am-5pm for Business Clients at $95 per hour.  In store work is a flat fee of $95 and comes with a 30 day warranty. Charm City Networks has a professional graphic designer on staff and can do more complicated and “pretty” web sites.  For web design the cost starts at $1000.  They also install Digital Surveillance systems generally starting at $4000.  The owner, Chris, is an Iraq War 2 vet so you can feel good not only getting your computer fixed, but actually supporting the troops too!   You can contact them at 443-438-7311, email at chris@charmcitynetworks.com of find them on the web at www.CharmCityNetworks.com.

If you need Apple / Mac warranty work done you can always take it to the guys over at Chesapeake Systems.  You can find them on the web at www.Chesa.com .  They are fully Apple certified and are a hell of a lot easier to deal with then the Mac Store.