I am SO grateful I found this little computer shop! My Samsung computer completely died and would…read morenot turn on at all. I use this computer for my work, my writing, and so many important files. Unfortunately I had never backed everything up onto a flash drive. Needless to say, I was freaking out! I found Human Computer because of all the great reviews, and now I completely understand why they have such a great reputation. John was so sweet, kind, knowledgeable, and immediately made me feel like my computer was in good hands. He was able to fix it, get me back up and running, and it only cost me around $85! He even told me that based on how well I've taken care of my computer, it could easily have another five years of life in it. I really appreciated that he wasn't trying to convince me that I needed a new computer or sell me something I didn't need. I also couldn't believe this little shop has been here in Riverside off Van Buren since 1996! There's something really special about finding a small local business that has been around that long and still treats people with genuine kindness. If you have a PC or Mac that needs repair, I absolutely recommend bringing it here. Great service, fair pricing, knowledgeable, and most importantly, someone you feel you can trust. Thank you, John, for saving my computer and basically saving me from a complete panic!

I reached out regarding a problem with my laptop. He had availability right away and squeezed me in…read moreimmediately. His initial testing suggested a charging circuit problem, but before proceeding with any costly repairs with uncertain chance of success he recommended that I purchase a new charger which solved the problem immediately. I highly recommend this facility for your computer hardware needs as he is quick and effective.

I came to data recovery man with a 15+ year old external hard drive that had been sitting in a hot…read moreattic for years and had broken ports. I knew that somewhere there was a photo with me and Guillermo Ochoa and with it being the World Cup and his last game before retirement, I wanted to find it so bad! The device had all of my photos from my late teens and early 20's and I was worried they would not be salvageable. Wayne was so helpful and rushed the processing so I could get my photos on time. I was so happy that everything was recovered! I highly recommend them for data recovery services Here's the photo with Guillermo Ochoa from 2008!

Had a hard drive that needed repair on the attached circuit/PCB board, blazing fast service. Thank…read moreyou Wayne!

I really enjoyed working with these guys. They were…read morecheerful and polite, and explained recovery processes and options clearly. The storefront is bright and clean and inspires confidence in their abilities. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

They kept me in the loop throughout the whole process and did as much as possible to save my data…read more They system is easy to understand and their knowledge is very helpful.

Would like to send a big Thank you to Alandata, Wayne & his team for an amazing work and knowledge…read moreto recover data from my broken iPhone. I was told by Apple Store and a Phone repair shop that my phone is dead and not accessible. I got lucky I found Wayne online and his shop, they were able to retrieve & recover what I was missing from my iPhone. You guys Rock !!!

Although I showed interest by asking questions regarding pricing plans to fix my external…read morehard-drive, I never followed through with the repairs. Alandata has provided straight answers with professionalism. Explained common process and protocol on getting your hard drive fixed. Also, the thing that stands out from any other repair spot. They have an address of location you can go to for evaluations. An actual Lab catered for specific hard-drive repairs. It is very difficult to trust a company with all your memories. You can use online mail services or go to other fake repair shops to entrust them to fix your priceless memories, risking damage or uncertainty of scheduled repair as well as not knowing where your devices current where abouts. Shopping around, I believe Alandata is a solid company that you can trust to fix your Hard-drive. I never went with them since I was able to repair my hard-drive myself. But if I had too, this would be my definite place to get my priceless memories fixed. Thank you Alandata for your feedback.

I had a great experience at this repair shop. My PC suddenly had an issue where one of the fans…read morestopped working, and I was worried it might be something serious. The staff was very professional and quickly diagnosed the problem. They explained everything clearly and didn't try to upsell unnecessary parts, which I really appreciated. The repair was fast, affordable, and my computer is now running perfectly again. Overall, honest service, fair pricing, and great communication. I would definitely come back again and highly recommend this place to anyone needing computer repair.

The boss is kind and precessional, fast repair and reasonable price. Excellent experience!read more

Beware and run away from this fraud!…read more I called Tim and spoke to him about my hard drive issue. I had installed a backup software and it supposedly ran my hard drive so hard that it caused a malfunction. I told him that I took my drive to another local technician and that guy thought it was it a connection issue where it plugs in. But a day later, that guy said it was not and something that he couldn't work on. That's why I contacted Tim because he had better technology to work on newer drives. When I brought the drive in, he looked at and didn't see any visible issues with the physical aspects of the drive. He bragged and boasted about how he's gotten 99% of his customers data back. He talked about how he works with 2 types of people- those who want their data back and those who go through all lengths to make sure their data is lost. At the time of drop off, Tim said he was waiting for a new board to be delivered, that was OUT FOR DELIVERY at that specific time. He would know by the end of the day if he could get my data back, and to stop panicking... everything will be fine. A week went by without any communication so I called him for an update. He hadn't even started my job yet. He blamed it on slow delivery and "the war in Russia..." I called another week later and the new board finally arrived and that he would need a few days and my drive would be ready. Another week later and he said he had to send my drive to the FBI in West Virginia because his new board was not working. I didn't realize the FBI was 'for hire' on data retrieval. Funny, right? It was Friday and he said the drive would returned on Monday. And yet, still no update until another week later. My hard drive is all of sudden broken and none of their tools can help retrieve data. Tim says a "microscopic " scratch and break is why my data cannot be read. He sends me pictures of the broken piece. I can see it in the photo and he would have seen it when I dropped it off. So now he blames the original technician. My drive was NOT broken when I dropped it off but it was returned broken to me. Tim is full of fancy stories...retrieving data that has been smashed by hammers and run over on purpose by cars, thrown in lakes and dropped down 15 stories! He works for the "FBI" and can get any info. Yet...this tiny little scratch is preventing him from getting my data. I think his stories are fake! I don't think he even attempted to get my data. Tim kept saying to me "it's gonna cost some money..." I make tons of money and was willing to invest whatever I needed to get my 2 years worth of data back. Maybe Tim thought I couldn't afford it or maybe he just likes to tell stories. He made matters worse. He is not a professional. He just a guy that copies data and actually lives inside his office with his mattress and curtains. Thursday, March 31- First attempt to pick up my drive and he's not there. I call and he answers in a perky tone, then when I say my name, he's all of sudden changed his tone and he's sick. But he'll be in tomorrow Friday. Wednesday, April 6- second attempt to pick up my hard drive. I call and ask if he will be there and he promptly says YES! Then asks "who is this?" And soon as I told him who I was, he said "I won't be in until much later. I'm still fighting a cold. Like 330pm." I guess that's when the cold is scheduled to end. He said he's going to send me the drive with a tracking number. But given his history of poor communication, I didn't trust him. So we drove over anyways and I had my husband go knock on his door. And guess who's there? Yep, that's right...Tim answered the door for my husband and my hard drive was sitting on the desk. I should have listened to the other reviews. Let's face it...not everyone has great reviews when it comes to data retrieval. I took the one with less risk and as it turns out, these issues with Tim are way more common. I messaged other people who got the same service from Tim and they all said the same thing...delivery, wars, FBI, and a little scratch all got in the way.

My hard drive stopped working unexpectedly. I took it to Data Retrieval in hopes to recover years…read moreof precious photos and data on the hard drive. Tim was so kind and patient, and went above and beyond my request to try to recover data lost, updating me as he worked on the drive, and gave me a fair price. He also took time to explain why the hard drive wasn't working and answered all questions. I highly recommend Tim's expert service when in the need of data retrieval.

For any data recovery issues I will definitely go there I…read morehad a bad experience with other companies till I found them They took the time to explain kept me informed of the status and went over the results. Everything was explained to me upfront and I had no surprises Hope I dont get into this issue again but If I do I will only go there. Ask for daniel he is the best !!

Excellent service. Daniel and ASAP Data Recovery were life savers. The first place I took the…read morenonworking drive to (and took my money) were not able to do anything after 6 weeks of trying. My portable hard drive was damaged and no longer operating. Daniel and ASAP Data Recovery had to fix the drive to try and recover the data and photos that were stored on the drive. It took time, but they were successful in recovering about 70% of the data and photos. Considering the shape of where they started, I am pleased with the outcome.

I was having trouble powering up my hard drive to access my photos so I texted lowcostrecovery for…read morehelp. Robert responded quickly and we agreed to meet so I could show him my hard drive and power cable and it turned out all I needed was the correct power cord. Friendly service and problem solved!

Very knowledgeable, knew what hes doing and what hes talking about. Took his time to make sure it…read morewas right. Yeah a few small files didn't make it but all in all worth it.

WILL TRY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TOU. The experience was…read moreexhausting and frustrating I'm busy at the moment caring for my mom who just had surgery so... We call and explain the problem with the laptop to the owner, Gilbert. He meets us at the shop, takes the laptop but doesn't pop off the back off for a 10-sec look. He hands my son a form to fill out saying that it would be $65. Luckily we pressed him on what we got for $65. FOR $65 he turns the laptop over pulls the back off (screws already removed BTW) looks at the port. Which needs to be soldered back on. IF we decide to have him do solder it back on, that will be at least $160. It is not a complicated task. I know, I have done it before. We walked away

Too expensive would not recommend would sell you pc parts thats not even needed also the cable…read moremanagement is bad

Fixed my 2 xboxes, one was completely ruined and it somehow got fixed here. They are the best in…read morethe game !

WARNING: DO NOT take your devices here!…read more I brought my iPhone 15 Pro Max in with minor water damage after a trip. I told them upfront about the issue and clearly said that if it couldn't be fixed, I'd just go through insurance. The staff promised they could repair it and quoted me around $300, so I trusted them and left my phone. After that, it was one delay after another--they kept saying my new screen was "on the way." When I finally got my phone back, it started flickering and shutting off within just a few days. I brought it back, thinking it was under warranty, only to be told that they wouldn't fix it and that the flicker "wasn't covered." The manager, Brennan, will say whatever you want to hear just to get you to leave your device. It's all talk until you've paid, and then suddenly the story changes. I feel completely taken advantage of. If you value your phone, your time, or your money--go somewhere else or use your insurance instead. This location is unreliable, misleading, and not worth the risk. Easily the worst repair experience I've ever had.