I have been here twice in the past couple of years for repair work. Once, I lost files on my…read morecomputer but I knew they were stored somewhere on a portable USB drive. While it wasn't exactly cheap, they restored all of the files on the USB drive including the ones I had lost on my computer. That was great. Also, last year our computer was acting up and running slow so I brought it here. They did a scan of the hard drives and reformatted parts of the storage so that we had more free space (so our computer wouldn't crash every time we needed to do something) and removed some programs we didn't need (after consulting with us first). Again, great work!

My DVD player needed a small repair. TJ fixed the problem in about 10 minutes. No charge. I have…read moreused this shop once before and continue to be impressed with the knowledgeable service, friendly atmosphere and very professional attitude. I highly recommend this as a go-to shop for repairs.

The technicians arrived on time and professionally installed two TVs with the requested mounting…read morebrackets. They were neat and courteous and kept me informed of any additional work or expenses as the job progressed.

Capital Tech swooped in to save the day to replace my laptop's battery when it decided to swell up…read moreand become a fire hazard while I was visiting family upstate and stranded without a car. Capital Tech quickly reached out after I posted my desperate plea through Yelp, and were willing to come out to where I was to pick up the machine, quickly identify the model of the necessary part, and gave me the option to have shipment for the replacement expedited, dramatically shortening the turnaround time for the whole process. Throughout, they were very communicative, reaching out with regular updates on the status of the job, and their charges for parts and labor were entirely fair and quite competitive -- moreover, their willingness to come out on site within their service area (an approx. 25 mile radius) was truly a lifesaver in my case. I am very grateful for their service and would heartily recommend them.

I was incredibly impressed by this shop, small spot right on State Street. I was a little nervous…read moreat first, but Rob who works there was super nice and helpful. I was quoted an enormous cost by Apple to fix my hard drive, it also would have required me to send my computer in the mail, etc.. Instead, it was finished by Computer Answers in a few days for half the cost and all in person. I am incredibly satisfied with my transaction here. Thanks again guys!

My mother's laptop had severe overheating. I took it to Computer Answers and it was fixed quickly…read moreand professionally. Total disassembly and cleaning, including new heat sink paste, for a very reasonable price. I was very impressed with the young man in dreads at the Computer Answers branch at 1119 State St. He really knew what he was doing and did an excellent job for me. (I'm sorry, young man in dreads: I am terrible with names, and I forgot yours as I usually do. But again: great job!)

My search for a good computer repair shop almost ended in a nightmare. Fortunately, before things…read moretotally went south, I did an online search and found ComputeRx in Niskayuna. Mike Kanciruk has been in the repair business for more than 15 years. He's racked up great reviews which convinced me to give ComputeRx a try. Mike fixed my broken MacBook Pro in about a week. The laptop screen had cracked and I forgetfully let the warranty expire. Ugh! Mike charged me $75 for labor to install a new replacement screen which he had to order. It wasn't cheap. The whole thing ran me close to $600. I like Mike because he was upfront about costs and what needed to be done. Initially, I took my broken laptop to a repair shop near me where it just sat untouched for more than two weeks. The repair cost they finally quoted was between $100-$200 more than what ComputeRx actually charged, plus they wanted the money upfront. I had a bad feeling about that so I took my laptop back and brought it to ComputeRx instead. So glad I did. ComputeRx at 2215 Nott St. It shares an office with Nott Street Office, a shipping and copy business. They're few doors down from Lange's Pharmacy. .

What business does this nowadays?? ComputerX diagnosed my laptop and when I got home, the "fix"…read moredidn't work. I called his cellphone and he responded within minutes telling me his office was closed for the week and that he was going to pick up his son. However, I needed my laptop for the weekend. He was incredibly sympathetic and said he would reopen his office at a later time on that Friday. He shares space with another business and when I entered the space, the other business people informed me that Mike left. I explained that he was coming back to reexamine my machine. The people said Mike never does that. Well, he did!! And I am grateful. He fixed my machine and we both parted smiling. Now THAT is great business. Go to ComputerX for your computer needs!!

Adam is expert and very kind. He helped me with an old Garmin GPS and took the time to help get it…read moreworking even tho a replacement battery is not available. Had a previous experience when my computer was hacked. He not only got rid of the viruses but also calmed me down. His fees are very reasonable. Highly recommend Adam whenever you need tech help! Gloria M.

I had an issue while putting together my custom pc and brought it in when I got my pc back not only…read moredid they fix my issue but all of my wires had been organized so much better and everything was spotless they went above and beyond and the price was beyond reasonable highly recommend bring your pc here

I want to give a "shout out" to Will Power PCs. He is a genius repairing computers or fixing any…read moreIT problem you may have. Not only does he travel to you, but his fees are so reasonble. He's very soft spoken and mild mannered. Don't let that throw you. He's definitely the one to call if you need help. Thanks Will. Tony F

Very good they will blow out your ps4 for you for just 5$. They do look at some of the parts if…read morebroken they give exact price only taking about a 1 day or 2 to get it fixed

Updated 1.12.26 Still the best, Still 5 star. They will do…read moreanything to make you satisfied with your purchase! Update 9.3.25 This place is the absolute BEST 5 star service walked in w a broken camera lens. Charged $25, was done in 4 minutes. I HAPPILY PAID $30 GO NO WHERE ELSE another local shop was going to charge me $$$$

This place is legit the best you can make for buying anything electronic. They don't give you the…read morerun around and they are so affordable and fast. In and out brand new screen and diagnosed the problem with my phone in 30 mins. Highly highly recommended

I have been a customer of Computer Sense for twenty years or more, Andrew has always taken care of…read moremy needs and did his best to explain things to me. He listens to his customers and guides them in the direction that best suits their situation without trying to sell them more than they need.

Computer Sense has built my last 2 computers. I own a small community paper here in this community,…read more and I do all of the graphics myself. My needs are unique, I need a fast, graphically intense computer that can also handle Microsoft spreadsheets, billing, massive downloads. My needs are hybrid- and Andrew realizes that a "one size fit's all" is not going to do what I need. Even more impressive- beyond his technological skills, Andrew is a really nice person. I have been in his store and watched as customers, neighbors, senior citizens, have come in with "locked up" laptops. They clicked on "something" and now have the blinking virus screen. He just smiles, opens up their computer and has miraculously fixed a few right in front of me. He knows their names. He makes them comfortable. They didn't need to call for an appointment 3 days from now. That's why he has been in business for so many years. If you need a computer, or need a repair, do yourself a favor and go to Computer Sense. You won't be sorry.

While I'm usually the techy in our home, occasionally I get stumped and have to call in backup…read more Fortunately for me, I stumbled upon The Computer Mechanic in Schenectady! Before I get into it, let me give you some background... In my home, an annual trend has slowly formed with the simple phrase, "Something happened to my computer". It started with a pricey Macbook, where liquid was accidentally spilled onto the device. The Apple store happily offered a fix that cost nearly as much as a new computer -- which led to me purchasing a newer Macbook -- only to have the motherboard die 9 months later with another hefty $800+ fix. So now we have significantly less expensive, and oddly more powerful Chromebooks! Well the other day, the same chilling phrase echoed in my home, "Something happened to my computer". I researched and tried everything I could find online, positive that I was following the right directions, but to no avail. So I decided to seek outside help (!sacrilege!) and came upon The Computer Mechanic's Google Maps result and website. I filled out the online form, and within minutes, I had a short and to the point response. It was after hours, so the next day I hopped into my car and drove over. Being an 80's Nerd myself, the business was exactly what I had hoped it would be. Quiet, lots of computers and parts everywhere, a beautiful wall of old motherboards, and uncomfortably bright glow of several monitors. The guy behind the counter took the Chromebook and said, "when do you want it back by?" To which I replied, "when could it be done? I mean, I have no idea how long it will take." He said, "it shouldn't take too long", and it was late afternoon, so I suggested the following day. Then I confirmed that I provided my email and phone number on the webform and left. The next day, I emailed to check in, and they said it was read. I showed up, cracked a few jokes that didn't seem to land, swiped my Credit Card, and was out the door in minutes. In all honesty, these guys were really great and seemed to know what they were doing. They were even running their "Wipe & Reload for $60" special, so it cost practically nothing compared to places like Geek Squad. It's definitely a no-frills experience. But when you just want to get your computer back up and running, without being upsold on a bunch of garbage you don't need, this winds up being the absolute best type of experience one could hope for. And because it was so inexpensive, I can afford to go to The Computer Mechanic instead of wasting hours trying to figure it out myself. The next time I'll absolutely be back for my annual, "Something happened to my computer" pilgrimage.

Erik and Oscar are very knowledgeable. Pleasant to work with. Can fix any computer or electronics…read more Highly recommended.

I'll start with what happened to Radio Shacks in general, and then get on to what's wrong with this…read moreparticular Radio Shack. Radio Shack started out as a supply-and-advice center for very serious electronic hobbyists. It could get you parts, and you could usually run into the local fanatic about small electrics and electronics behind the desk who would steer you towards the right solution to your technical problems. There were a lot of ham operators and early solid state enthusiasts among the dedicated clientele. Gradually it became the place to go to get both the electrical part you needed AND advice about more mundane things, like how to swap out plugs or install your own TV antenna, and Radio Shack established its rep as the place for "regular" people, not just DIY/hobbyist types, to go. You could get odd-sized batteries and still get the excellent advice. Then Radio Shack started moving into what I'd call low-end retail electronics. You could buy a TV there, not just the parts to fix one (which you can't do anymore). Then home computers, for a while. And a VCR. And so forth, as each new generation of equipment which first required extra help and explanations came along. And while they never grew to the Best Buy level, since the footprint of their typical "shack" was small, they continued to keep a reputation as the place you could go to for decent quick help with solving a particular problem with your electron-powered device. And then came the cell phone. Now, Radio Shack has devolved to the point where they're essentially a cell-phone advice-and-sales place that still stocks a lot of other stuff. The employees get trained on how to swap out your number and get you up and running on your cell phone, and they seem to specialize in the clients who are accustomed to coming there and maybe not so much directly to a single-carrier cell phone store. I know this because I've been waiting on getting help at several Radio Shack locations for years now, listening to Joe Rotaryphone have the cell phone explained to him by the staff, while I'm trying to find where they left the inverters and soldering wire. And along the way, they've dropped training their employees about anything else. The local nerd patrol have found their skills are more marketable and appreciated elsewhere, so your friendly neighborhood smart-electronics-self-trained-geek no longer wants to work here. So you get run in the mill retail clerks who are well trained and versed on the cell phone thing but not about anything else. Which brings me to this location. While I've noticed the above about many Radio Shack locations over the years, this one has been particularly bad with respect to the following. * The clerks don't know their own stock. It's not just that they don't know what it is I'm talking about when I come in and talk about some basic item (and I'm not even talking diodes, I'm talking digital thermometers and rheostats and the like), they don't _even know what's in their store_. * On three of the past five occasions I've come to this location, they have had the item I wanted to buy _mispriced_ on the shelf, and then refused to honor the "marked" price on the shelf. Their POS database is king, I suppose, but this is either sloppy or dishonest or a little bit of both. * They DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF ELECTRICITY. I could go into detail here, but I'm sure you don't care for the purposes of this review. But by way of a simple example, I recently had a clerk pull out a lithium and a nicad battery (they were low on stock on the former) and claim I could mix them in the same device. (Don't try at home.) I had one who was utterly unclear about the basic concept behind surge protection. I had another who did _not understand the difference between switched and unswitched_. So what's the point of coming in here? I have to find everything myself, they don't understand what they've got, and three quarters of the time they want to order something specific I want out of a catalog. YO, I CAN SURF THE WEB, DUDES, and buy on-line myself. I will say the staff here have always been friendly, prompt (barring the odd cellphone sale to Joe Rotaryphone), and willing to help (if utterly unable) but I'm at my end with the Shack. I will probably stop in occasionally for the item I have to have now that I can find and understand how to use myself, but I have no need for a cell phone and if I did I'd be smart enough to go to a cell phone carrier after researching it in advance. I do not rant. It's just a sad coda on a long, long relationship with the Shack and writing this review is part of my process. I have moved on to the fifth stage, acceptance, here, and that's all good.