Phil is very knowledgeable, fixes the problem, and very patient with those of us who aren't so computer savvy. Highly recommend! read more

Great costumer service i recommend you come here and shop here. They are so great and helpful.

This business saved my hide when my computer died! I cannot thank you enough for the commitment and follow to help. The process was so easy and the mobile service was a bonus! read more

This time it was a laptop that we thought needed a new battery. Once again Phil ignored the chance to make a profit and told us what his concerns were about that. The battery cost more than $100 but we decided to try it anyway. He accepted our decision and ordered the battery. He installed it yesterday with some difficulty and cleaned the laptop thoroughly. Our charge was so reasonable that I would have tipped him $25 but, since Covid, I don't carry cash anymore. All I had in my wallet was $10 which I use for tipping handymen. So I left that, but it didn't begin to represent my feelings. And...the laptop is working well again. read more

This is as good as IT gets! If you have an issue with a Mac there is no reason to look further than Phil @ Core Help. He got my 2017 MacBook Air back on track after it would not boot. I tried Apple Support and various forums and spent hours trying to get it back in biz. Phil was able to get it back and upgraded within an hour. He was extremely responsive and just the nicest person to deal with! read more

He's patient, talented and has been a great help to me with all of my Apple devices. I've been a client since he's been open. Once, when I thought I had lost my entire bookkeeping program, he walked me through retrieving it over the phone! read more

Phil's a miracle worker. Important files disappeared from my desktop when I tried to connect them to an external hard drive, and I thought I'd lost them forever. A guy at a different computer store gave up trying to find them. Then I went to corehelp. Phil dug and dug and dug through the MacAir layers, and kept going after many dead ends. I was pretty sure I'd never see those files again, but Phil did finally find them, and he reloaded them onto my desktop. I'm forever grateful. Also, he couldn't have been kinder or more patient in trying to explain to me what was happening. read more

I emailed Phil with my problem and he returned my call in 2 hours. Although It was not to his financial advantage, Phil advised me honestly about my problem. Didn't try to sell me a diagnostic that he felt would probably not be useful. I didn't end up using his service but was so impressed with his professional and customer-oriented manner that I will definitely use him for my Mac needs in the future. read more

Even though the news was bad- a fried mother board- Phil made it all ok. He explained options, patiently answered all of my questions and made quality recommendations for next steps. I was thoroughly impressed. read more

Very impressed with Core Help. On Monday I took my MacBook to Phil because my hard drive needed to be replaced. Plus, it was an emergency since I depend on the efficiency of this laptop regarding my university assignments. Anyways, Phil was fast in fixing my problem. His price was reasonable. And he is extremely pleasant! He also updated my computer, and cleaned the surface of it. My MacBook looked entirely brand new when I came to pick it up this morning. Amazing guy. Amazing service. Better than waiting at the Apple Store. I highly recommend Phil! read more

This place is deserves every bit of acclaim it gets. I had planned to take my Macbook Air to the Santa Rosa Apple store after a spill rendered my keyboard and trackpad inoperative (out of warranty/not covered anyway). Based on some past experiences, I knew they would charge $700+ for repairs if they determined that they would have to send the laptop in. It goes without saying, I had second thoughts about whether to pour that into a 4 year old piece of tech. After some deliberation, I emailed Corehelp to see whether they thought this might be something they could fix. I had low expectations and figured at worst I'd be stuck using external keyboards for a while until I was ready to bid this computer farewell. Not so! Phil took my computer in for a diagnostic and was able to clean off whatever corrosion was causing my problems right then and there. Price? On the house. Outstanding. He also gave me an extremely reasonable parts & labor quote for a trackpad replacement in case the issues ever reoccur. All around, one of my best customer experiences in ages, and well worth dusting my Yelp account off to sing his praises. read more

Always fast, friendly, competent and professional, Phil is a rare gem. Highly recommended. No problem too big or too small. Very reasonable prices. In fact, the help he has given me is PRICELESS. Definite repeat customer!!! Thank you Phil!!! read more

Thought I'd take my 2011 MacBook Pro in to a shop before investing $2K on a new one. Phil was great! He replaced the innards, transferred my data and rid it of malware. All works great...just like new for under $400. He only had it less than 2 days. read more

I e-mailed Phil and he got right back to me, said to bring in my Macbook Pro. It was going off for no reason, he did a full diagnostic test for free. He found it needed a new hard drive and quoted a decent price for a new one. He put a new one in and it was ready the next day! Runs much faster and perfect I might add. Phil is professional, Very knowledgable of Macs, courteous, and very easy to talk too! I would highly recommend Phil for all of your Mac needs!! read more

I have used other tech support businesses but none compare to Core Help. Not only is the owner wonderful to interact with, he fixed everything that was wrong with my Mac and only charged me $89. He thought he might need to keep my computer for three days but was able to tackle and solve all of my Mac's issues in just one day. Since I use my computer for work, I appreciated how quick the turnaround time was. Phil is my Mac technician for life. Good bye Apple phone support and hello Phil! read more

Phil is professional, thorough, and absolutely delightful to work with. Twice now, he has helped bring my old Mac laptops to life. Most recently to repurpose an older pro, so my children have their own device for distance-learning. My 9-year old is happy to have her "own" computer for assignments and excited to produce her own iMovies now. Thank you Phil! read more

Wonderful wonderful service!!! Phil was patient and accommodating. I felt much more comfortable here than any experience at an Apple Store. Our mac is back and running great and you really can't beat the price. Please give Phil a chance before thinking you HAVE to go directly to the Apple store. read more

I wish more businesses operated like this one. I had what I thought was a serious enough problem with my computer to get it serviced. While he could have easily sold me a new part, he was honest enough to tell me that it would not provide much improvement and the real fix is simply changing how I use the computer. Not only did he not bill me for something I didn't need, he didn't charge me for the assessment! Thank you!!! I almost HOPE that I have a computer problem in the future so I can take it to him to fix! Well, not really - but you understand my enthusiasm about his business ethic. read more

I brought in my 2007 iMac whose hard drive finally gave up and quit. Phil replaced the hard drive with one that I provided. His price was very reasonable. The service was done as scheduled. Just very professional and easy to talk to. read more

Phil was able to extract my hard drive from an old defunct iMac and put it in new housing so that I did not lose my files and software. I didn't think it could be done! He also installed an SSID on my son's laptop. He charged an extremely fair rate. He knows what he is doing. I have absolute confidence placing my computers in his hands. He did not upsell me on unnecessary upgrades; in fact the opposite. I am so thankful that he is doing business in Santa Rosa. read more

The others before me nailed their reviews, but I'll add one more because Phil absolutely deserves it. My MacBook Pro's trackpad was acting erratically, like a demon possessed, and I feared water damage. The Genius I spoke with at the Santa Rosa Apple Store said he spotted early signs of corrosion on my board, but warned that I'd pay $1,200 to have it shipped to Apple for repairs. He recommended Phil, saying he was the best guy in town for both water damage and file recovery, and that I'd pay a fraction of the price. I had a great chat with Phil on the phone the day after Christmas, and brought my computer in right away. He said he was backed up with the holiday, but I still got a call from him within a handful of business hours. He said there was actually no trace of water damage, but that there was sand (!!) all around the trackpad's connectors. He cleaned the whole thing out, and refused to take any money for his time. I'm going to see how she runs for a few days, but if I need a new trackpad I will HAPPILY pay Phil to sort it out. What a great guy - an actual pleasure to interact with. Phil, thank you so much for everything - I'll be in touch soon! read more

Highly recommend! Phil diagnosed our problem, we needed a new hard drive. Bummer, but he did the work quickly, communication was great, and he ended up charging us less than what was originally quoted. Now my Macbook Pro is running better than it ever did. Thanks!! read more

You will notice that ALL of Phil's ratings are 5 star...because he is the most patient, honest, and knowledgeable Mac guy you could ever call for help. He is responsive, accommodating your timeline as well as he can. Several years ago he worked on my old Mac desktop, bringing it up to speed with a new hard drive, and more recently he updated the hard drive on my MacBook Pro from 2015. Using logic (which I don't seem to possess), he guided me to determine what size hard drive made the most sense at this point, or whether it would be better to just get a new laptop (NOT). After replacing the hard drive, I couldn't find a particular file, so I went back and he carefully tracked down the "missing" file and double-checked that everything was as it should be before sending me on my way. He is just so incredibly nice and patient, very calm and clear in his explanations. I have always felt his superior work is very fairly priced. Can't praise him and his work ethic enough. read more

For many months, I struggled with connectivity issue between my iPhone and Honda Car Play. Two trips to Honda Service Center concluded with Honda believing it was as operating system in compatibility issue. Recommended I purchase a new IPhone. Apple consults indicated it was a Honda problem. I contacted Phil who sat in my car and solved the issue is a short time. The man is a Tech Guru besides just being a very nice man. read more

Phillip was so welcoming and friendly! Good customer service is a lost art these days and not only was he great to work with, he was able to help get all my data off my failed laptop. He was quick to get the job done and his prices were reasonable. I won't hesitate to go back next time I need assistance. read more

Great service and reasonable pricing. Phil knows exactly what to do, even if it is not the most expensive option. I appreciate that.

Giving credit where credit is due... It's hard to find consistency in customer service these days...luckily, not when it comes to Mac computers. Phil at Core Help in Santa Rosa has helped me with two of my Mac computers and I have to say, this place is great! He's honest, efficient and delivers what he promises, when he promises it! Very professional and always good to work with- I highly recommend Core Help for all of your Apple product needs. read more

Phil is a very helpful guy who knows his stuff and gives you options. Repaired my very slow 8 year old MacBook quickly and at a very reasonable cost. Makes me feel good that there's such a goodMac guy so close. read more

I am adding my 5 star opinion of Phil to the other reviews. He is the best tech around, with a great vibe and superior knowledge!

I took my 2010 Macbook Pro to Core Help after it would not start up. It was showing a circle with a line through it or a folder with a question mark on it and no matter what instructions I got online I could not get it to start up. I thought it finally died for good. I took it to the Apple Store and the Genius Bar told me it was considered "obsolete" so they could not repair it. They suggested I take it to Core Help. Core Help got my laptop up and running like new in three days for $150. I will never visit the Genius Bar again. I love Core Help. Such a great experience and the staff was very professional and the communication was excellent. read more

Fabulous!!!! Came to my house to help with issues on my network. Spent an hour telling me I couldn't do what I wanted with (technology does not exist yet) but then told me how I could get close and do it myself. Because they didn't do anything specific for me, they didn't charge me. You're kidding right? Honest, good old fashion kindness + ethics. read more

Phil, owner of Core Help has repaired and advised me three times over the last several years on problems I had with my Mac laptop computers. He has always done superb, meticulous work. He is responsive to questions and always delivers as promised. I am impressed with the integrity I have come to know from him. He is a solid, bright and professional entrepreneur that our community is very fortunate to have. read more

This is the most professional MAC repair shop. Phil knows MAC! I'm on a budget and was pressed to do my job without a computer. My MAC Air. My iMAC is slow and my new iPad Pro was a waste of money. It is not different that my first and only iPad, the first generation. Have second thoughts about iPads or tablets. It's a big phone! My computer is fixed and true to quote. I also appreciate parking. The office is very comfortable to do business. I really like that it is not an all computers repaired. It's MAC and that's what they know. I do not trust anyone with my Apple stuff that fixes PC's! It's like running left and right at the same time! read more

I just couldn't recommend Phil highly enough! He is pleasant, professional, skilled, patient, and honest. I took my MacBook Pro there when it stopped working, and he gave me a free estimate, took the time to explain what repair was needed, and helped me get my data back. Plus, his rates are extremely reasonable, and it feels great to support a local! I've recommended him to many of my friends who've had issues with their Macs, and he's now my go-to person. read more

Phil is awesome! Got recommended to him directly through Apple and I couldn't be happier! He was able to recover an external hard drive that had all my photos from family events to DJ events, etc. approximately 3 TB worth. Super thankful for that! I also upgraded two older Mac Book Pro's with solid state hard drives and maxed out the RAM on both. Phil is super professional and extremely helpful! I'll be going here anytime I need help with any Apple products! read more

I first went to Core Help with questions about slow connection problems. Phil examined my machine, asked me a few questions, and assured me that the problem was not with my computer. While this transaction only took a few minutes, there was no charge, even though I offered to pay for the service, which had value for me. Some months later, my computer suffered unimaginable indignities, and I brought it to Core Help, seeking an economically viable remedy. Phil, clearly and sympathetically, explained my options and their costs. After some consideration, I decided to spring for a new computer, returning to the shop two more times, with further questions about machine and configuration options. Each time, I came by, Phil patiently and clearly provided helpful answers. When my new Mac arrived, I took it to Phil to have my data transferred from the old machine to the new one. While my problems were probably routine for Phil, he always dealt with me professionally and respectfully. His work was competent and prompt. I have strongly recommended Core Help to friends and will continue to do so. read more

We had a major issue with my wife's computer that The Genius Bar at the Apple Store (and I use that term loosely) was not able to help - in fact they totally messed her new Mac Air up when transferring data; Since Phil has transferred data on 2 of my previous computers flawlessly, I took her MacBook Air over to him and he restored her new one to exactly replicate the one she sold. I'd never go to the genius bar again at the Apple store and always go to Phil instead. Bill Edelen read more

When my 3-year-old MacBook Pro stopped working and the Genius Bar at Apple told me that I needed a new hard-drive, I panic. And, I committed the cardinal sin of not backing up all my data. I was at a lost for weeks trying to figure out how to live without a computer. Then, I found CoreHelp and it was the best money spend in a very long time. Phillip was a true professional, very knowledgeable of the problem and provided me with a solution. My MacBook Pro was back! He not only upgraded my laptop with a new hard-drive, but he also recovered all the data from the old one and installed it on the new one. Genius!!! And he did all of this in less than a week!. If you have any issues with your Mac that the Genius Bar cannot fix, please, call Phillip. read more

This place is such a breath of fresh air! Phil is super nice, competent and efficient. His shop is clean and light, well organized without all the clutter you often see. My external hard drive died with all my data on it. He was able to recover everything in two days. I couldn't have been happier with my experience, I highly recommend him. read more

Yelp sent me here (thanks guys) and I was not let down. Phil is polite, professional, and overall knows his stuff. I thought my mac was slow because it's a few years old, but Phil knew within minutes exactly what was going on with it. What I appreciated the most was that he printed out a sheet with all the costs clearly labeled, and let me know exactly where my money was going. That's something that is rare these days. He also answered all of my questions, and made me feel confident to leave my mac with him. He told me it would take him two days, but he ended up calling me the next day to tell me it was done! Very reasonably priced as well, I am so impressed. I will be sending all of my mac friends his way! Phil is a mac genius and honest business man, trust me :) read more