I called Mark for assistance in something relatively obscure and he was happy to offer to come out…read moreto help, but after hearing more, the solution in his opinion would be equally well resolved if I called a specific tech support vendor that I (by default) of having the service) already had a contract with. So while Mark could have come out and did the relatively basic, slightly obscure type of tech work, he just helped me talk it through and understand the situation as vendor problem, and that they should have theeir own support solve this free of charge. So this 5 Stars is fully for friendliness and integrity. Sure he could have came out and charged couple hundred (probably mostly for driving) as the vendor's tech was in and out in 5 minutes. Thank you Mark!

Mark is a genuine wizard. I've spent decades building, fixing, and troubleshooting computers and…read moresystem software, becoming the de-facto IT guy for my family and colleagues. Once in a while I'll run into some obscure/highly specialized issue that would take hours of research and trial-and-error to resolve. I'm really impressed by how instantly knowledgeable Mark is with these complex tech issues. He's the real deal.

Leon helped me today with an older laptop whose fans were spinning like crazy. He spent an hour…read moretaking apart layers of casing, showed me where thick dust was blocking the fans, and fully fixed the problem. Tonight the computer is quiet and working better than it has in ages. Leon was likable, honest, and really knows what he's doing with computers. He's a lifelong tinkerer and I'm really grateful for his help today.

Such a friendly owner and very considerate - he offered a lot of advice and services for free, and…read moreit felt like he was trying to help save me money!

Norm is great !! I was trying to figure out why my ergonomic…read morevintage key board wouldn't work with an adapter to sync with my Dell laptop. Because my lap top wouldn't would not work, he gave me his 15+ year vintage ergonomic Microsoft keyboard which synced up fine. I had to insist that he let me pay him. Super nice guy ! JT Orinda

Had an issue with a friend's desktop and called Norm. It was a holiday but he was at the house a…read moreshort while later. In just a few minutes he diagnosed the problem and had the necessary replacement with hIm So helpful and easy to work with. Oh and he is a dog lover!! Timely response, a fair price and just a great experience

I recently started a consulting firm and, for the first time in my career, I am relying on my…read morepersonal computer. Unfortunately, my computer began to slow down and became very unresponsive, which made me extremely anxious since I don't have an IT team to turn to. I found Acamar Computer Services on Yelp and decided to contact Evan based on his excellent reviews. Everything I read was accurate! After explaining the urgency of my situation, Evan was able to see me that afternoon. During the consultation, I mentioned that I was prepared to hear that I needed to buy a new computer, considering I had purchased mine in 2021. However, after just a few minutes, Evan informed me that my hardware was in good condition. He only needed to address the "software bloat" to get my computer back in order. He also assured me that once this was done, I would likely have another two years before needing to worry about replacing my computer. We spoke on a Friday, and he kindly asked if I needed my computer back over the weekend or if I was okay leaving it for him to start working on it the following Monday afternoon. I chose to wait until Monday so I could finish a few more tasks. I dropped off my computer on Monday evening and picked it up the next day. Evan took the time to explain in detail everything he had done and how each change improved my computer. Evan is extremely talented, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. His pricing is very competitive and well worth every dollar spent. His primary focus is on delivering exceptional customer service, which is exactly what Acamar provides. I informed Evan that he is now part of "The Chrysalys Team" and will be my go-to IT professional for all my computer needs moving forward. I cannot recommend Acamar highly enough. Evan is a lifesaver!

Charged me for a repaste and cleaning of my ASUS G14 laptop. The laptop came back to me still…read moreoverheating. I took it to a more savvy tech buddy of mine who upon opening it up discovered that the CPU and GPU still had the original liquid metal thermal paste. Two conclusions here, improper work, or dishonest work. In both cases very bad for the consumer.

Excellent service! They picked up my laptop, fixed it, and returned it in less than a day and a…read morehalf. I'm very satisfied with the service and the people I dealt with were kind and informative. (I'm an elder and have very spotty information on computers.) The pickup and delivery were especially appreciated. My new go-to for computer stuff, and I will let everybody I know as well. My experience with computer repair services in the past has been less than ideal--expensive, prolonged, and technobabble tossed around endlessly. These folks are a breath of fresh air! Highly recommended local business.

My laptop screen cracked and I contacted Berkeley laptop repair by phone. That same day, they sent…read moresomeone to pick up my broken laptop at my home (masked, careful with distancing) and brought it back to me within hours of repair. Wonderful and convenient laptop repair services!

I can't thank Alex enough for taking the time to help me diagnose my computer issues over the…read morephone. He generously walked me through the troubleshooting process, shared his knowledge, and gave me honest, practical advice without asking for anything in return. What impressed me most was his patience and willingness to explain things in a way that made sense. Instead of jumping to expensive solutions, he helped me narrow down the possible causes and gave me the confidence to make informed decisions about my PC. Beyond his technical expertise, Alex is just a genuinely kind and trustworthy person. It's rare to find someone who's so knowledgeable yet willing to help a complete stranger simply because they care. If you're looking for someone who knows computers, values integrity, and truly wants to help people, I highly recommend Alex. He's the kind of person you can trust, and I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to him again in the future.

Took a water damaged laptop in. Alex opened it up, dried it out, cleaned it up and threw in some…read morenew thermal paste while he was in there because he noticed it was old. Took him 3 hours. Asked for $60. Please go to this man and give him more than he asks for. Next lowest quote I got was $240.

A few months ago I took in my Mac to Apple and Mac Solutions due to the overwhelming reviews of…read morebeing able to retrieve data. My computer had completely shut down and my biggest priority was getting the data off of it. I didn't want to bring my computer somewhere where they'd dismiss my emotional attachment to my data and instead try to just get me to purchase a new computer. After speaking with Manu, he was really sympathetic to my attachment to my data, and I felt confident of my computer in their hands. Their team worked tirelessly for MONTHS to get the data from my computer. The lengths they went to (research, working with teams, etc) was way more than I could have asked for. They truly took all the stops to try to get my data back. Unfortunately, my computer had a VERY unique freak accident that was essentially impossible to get the data off of it. I certainly was devastated, but it was absolutely no fault of Manu and team. I am 100% confident that they put their all into getting my data back, and I'm certain that if it wasn't a crazy situation with my computer that they would have succeeded. So please DO NOT misconstrue my situation as this team having a lack of knowledge, ability, or care. I can't stress enough the effort they put into this. They really cared about my personal attachment to my data, and they truly did not give up on it until they tried every possible avenue. They went the extra mile multiple times for me and didn't even burden me with any insane costs during this stressful time. Ultimately, they provided me with alternative options to repair my computer once deemed that the data was unobtainable, but at the moment I'm still in the grieving process of my data. If I decide to just repair the computer, I absolutely would bring it right back. If you want people who TRULY care about your issues, precious data, and your devices, please come to Manu and team. I don't think I've ever received this amount of care in any service in my lifetime. They were extremely apologetic that they couldn't solve my issue, but again, my situation was exceptionally unique. I would absolutely still bring my devices back as needed because I know from experience they would put their all into fixing it. As you can see from other people's reviews, they can also attest to their exceptional service and success in repair. I think it should speak volumes that even though my specific problem could not be fixed, I would still ABSOLUTELY trust them in the future and HIGHLY recommend them to anyone else. Thank you Manu and team again for everything you did for me. Your efforts did not go unnoticed and I am truly grateful.

My brother and I have a 2019 iMac predominantly for surfing the Internet and storing some photos…read moreand docs. I found Apple & Mac Solutions on Yelp. We decided to try them out. Someone else had told me that the desktop was too old, but we didn't really need a new computer and like to prevent ewaste when we can. Apple &Mac Solutions we bring it in to check it out. So we took it in and to our surprise they were able to fix it! Only needed a new hard drive (ours was the original). And now it boots much faster and so far so good! I also thought that the pricing was far and saved us a lot over buying a new iMac. I recommend checking them out. I will be bringing my MacBook if I ever need work on it. Also recommending to friends and family.

I took two old laptops and a tower to have the hard drives removed before recycling. Not only did…read morehe remove and destroy hard drives but he recycled as well. All for $50!! The shop was clean and well organized; owner was friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

Friendly and knowledgeable, the owner helped me access info I needed off an ancient laptop and…read moreshowed me how To order a battery.