There are two kinds of IT people, the ones who leave you more confused than when you started, and…read morethe ones who quietly solve the problem and get you back to running your business. Working with Matt was exactly that. He was prompt, professional, and refreshingly easy to work with. No unnecessary jargon, no drama, just honest expertise and a genuine commitment to getting the job done right. As a small business owner, having someone reliable to call when technology gets in the way is invaluable. If you're looking for an IT professional who knows his craft, communicates well, and delivers on his promises, I highly recommend him. Good people are hard to find. Great IT people are even harder.

I can't say enough great things about Matt. He absolutely saved me this week…read more My Lenovo laptop completely failed to boot after a graphics driver cleanup utility corrupted the Windows boot configuration and recovery environment. The system was stuck in a recovery loop, BitLocker was triggered, and Windows wouldn't load or even reliably enter repair mode. Multiple shops I called said it would take several days just to diagnose the issue. Matt turned it around in essentially one day. He was able to manually access the system, unlock BitLocker, repair the corrupted boot configuration, rebuild the necessary Windows files, and get the machine fully operational again -- without wiping my data. That was critical, as I had local files that weren't backed up to the cloud. Beyond the technical expertise, what impressed me most was: * Clear communication * Fast turnaround * Extremely reasonable pricing * No upselling, no unnecessary "reinstall everything" approach He diagnosed the real issue quickly and fixed it correctly the first time. If you're an independent contractor who depends on your machine daily, or you run a small to mid-sized business and need reliable, competent IT support, Matt is exactly who you want on your side. Look no further. Highly, highly recommend.

We decided to go with Security Doctors to install and service our hardwired security cameras at our…read morehouse. After initial emails and a call with Carlos, we set up a meeting to review our needs at our house. Throughout the entire process, Carlos was prompt in replying and always very helpful and gave us great customer service. When his team arrived to complete the install, the work was also completed professionally. The team of three wore masks and shoe covers when inside the house. They were very courteous and explained everything they were doing prior to doing the work. I was really impressed by the job from start to finish. I'd recommend Carlos and Security Doctors.

Moved into a place that already had a panel from the previous owners, completely dead, with the old…read moresensors still stuck on every door and window. Two other companies wanted to rip all of it out and start over. He got the existing sensors talking to his own hub without pulling a single wire, swapped the panel, and the whole thing was live before dinner. Saved us the demo, the patching, and a chunk of the bill.

I moved into a new condo that had built in speakers in the family room, bedroom and outdoor deck…read more The old volume sliders were broken, so I went ahead and got new impedance matching volume controls for the 3 sets of speakers. I then tried to setup my receiver and couldn't get any sound. I didn't really want to get into figuring out how the place was wired and waived the white flag. I easily setup an appointment with Joe and he had his technicians come out on time. They arrived with masks and gloves (COVID19) and were careful the whole time. They easily knew where to look and how to get my receiver hooked up properly. Found out I had a Sonance setup that was good (for it's time) but the driver plate was unnecessary with my amp. They took out the Sonance driver and got me setup with my existing Yamaha amplifier. They helped figure out how to get my zones setup on the amplifier and gave some pointers to look out for. I'm all setup now and ended up hooking up my Chromecast to my receiver to stream audio from my phone while I'm outside on the deck also! I'm a happy customer and was glad to have Royal Home Entertainment troubleshoot my issues.

This is a fantastic, helpful place. A few years ago I walked into Royal to buy a TV. I was annoyed…read moreby my previous set--I bought it online and it developed a line of dead pixels a few years out of warranty--and liked the idea of shopping at a local business. Joe was very kind and helpful, despite resale not quite being their business. He located the precise set I wanted (from another dealer in Florida!) and hand-delivered it to our apartment for a great price. It's still one of my favorite service experiences in the city. Over the years I've recommended Royal to several friends, and if I ever needed repair work I wouldn't hesitate to contact them again. A big box store just can't compete with their wealth of experience and clear passion for the field.

Jeff is incredible. He's extremely responsive via text and phone calls, and is very consultative…read moreand knowledgeable about the product. Pricing was very transparent and he never tried to sell me anything I didn't need. The amount of questions I had to ask him were unnumbered, he is super friendly and easy to talk to! I was bummed our mantle wouldn't fit the desired MantleMount so he advised the way to get it done - build out a faux wall to shorten up the mantle depth. We got on the phone several times to discuss measurements, where to connect power, and how to make it look good. We got a contractor to build the wall and Jeff was on standby the whole week to answer questions and make sure we did it right! On the day of the installation, he and his son were professional and worked quickly. Even the wires behind the tv were neatly wrapped and coiled. They made several adjustments before, during, and after the mount was up to make sure we were completely satisfied. They also gave a lot of love to our animals and worked around them. I will be reaching out to Jeff for all future projects and recommending him to everyone I know!

Jeff was great! He guided decision making, ordering, and scheduling throughout the whole tv…read moreinstallation process, which made it super easy from my end. His attention to detail was also extremely appreciated, as everything turned out perfectly. I highly recommend him if you have a simple install or need to do something a bit more custom like I did.

Hired Twizted Home Entertainment through Thumbtack. I thought the team was generally good to work…read morewith while the install was happening, albeit a few issues here and there. However, later found out that there was substantial damage done to one of the speakers I had installed (MSRP $999/each). I reached out to the owner and was told there was no way their team could've caused that damage and to return my products to the vendor. Pictures show this is clearly not an issue from use, as the driver is pretty much shoved in on one side. Notwithstanding, some of the work was not performed as initially discussed (i.e. ethernet cables to cameras were run outside instead of through soffits/attics), and the team was quick to make holes in the ceilings and walls (which ended up being in the wrong places). Given how things have shaken out, I cannot recommend this company for any work. Let the work speak for itself in the photos and see the other reviews online regarding damage. The free work Ron mentioned is shown below with the one ethernet cable hanging from the side of the house. I paid in full afterwards, so if I had high expectations or demands that were "met," I think the highest expectation I had was for them not to damage the very thing they're installing. I actually have texts from Mo partway into the installation where he essentially told me to install things myself because he thought they were too valuable for him to install (which was part of the services I hired them for). Also beware of some of the other positive reviews, as one just popped up that of course mentions "no holes" for similar set up and the initials match one of the employees on Yelp (Mo N.), but on Google and Thumbtack it shows two different names altogether for the same review. Seems like they're padding the reviews and photos so you won't see the work they did at my home.... They're also now threatening me via text to stop updating my reviews for calling them out. There's been a handful of 5 star reviews in the last 24 hours after posting my review used some old photos from their Thumbtack and website (which they removed and replaced).

Twizted Home Entertainment exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, their team was…read moreincredibly thorough in helping us select the right sound equipment and integrating it seamlessly with our short throw projection TV and in-home sound system--which hadn't been working since we moved in. They didn't just stop at audio/video setup either. They connected all of our TVs, shades, and thermostats to a single, easy-to-use app on our phones, making our home smarter and more convenient than ever. Mo, in particular, was outstanding--knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and truly focused on customer service. Not only was the entire experience smooth and professional, but the cost was also significantly lower than other quotes we received. We'll definitely be using Twizted again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking for smart home or entertainment system services. A+ experience all around.

This was an outstanding experience. I ordered klipsch speakers from Amazon. And a few months ago…read morea receiver from Amazon. Even though I did not buy the equipment from innovative concepts they had no hesitation about hooking up my speakers. Within 30 minutes(probably less) Calvin called and asked questions and his demeanor was calm and reassuring. The Chicago Can't Do is not in the vocabulary with Calvin. He came in and hooked up my speakers and 2 subwoofers and calibrated them. He knows what he's doing. He had to go to Walmart and get a wire for one of the amps. He did so with no complaints. Then we tested the speakers. The sound quality was amazing. Of course watching movies was the main purpose for the new receiver and speakers. I had to try out music. I cued up Love to Love You by Donna Summers. Calvin tweeked my receiver to play stereo when playing music. This was like being in a club with a great sound system. The sound quality was absolutely amazing for an Apple Music song. The price was reasonable. And the service excellent. Calvin recommended getting a 2 channel amp to maximize my systems capabilities. This saved me 1500 dollars because he was praising the virtues of Marantz receivers and I was ready to buy in my next pay check. Then he thought about it and recommended the 2 channel amp even though I had been willing to buy the expensive receiver. This shows that Calvin and his company are trustworthy.

Finding the problem was free as long as they did the fix, and they told me that when I booked, not…read moreafter. Felt like they were pretty sure they could handle it.

We have used Universal Home Theater twice now, once when setting up our home, and again recently…read morewhen we moved into our apartment. Every time Virgil and Dan have shown up, they are in full professional mode, assessing the situation, making sure we have everything needed for a smooth setup. These last couple of visits have been in Covid-time, and they wore masks the whole time. I'm grateful for the couple of times when I couldn't figure something out with our system, and called Virgil, who cheerfully got me on the right path. I would use Universal again, and give this company my whole-hearted endorsement.

Called the number listed, a man answered the phone and I had to be the one to confirm who I was…read morespeaking with instead of him leading with who I was calling. Instead of saying "yes, this is Universal Home Theater" he responded "how can I help you" and after proceeding with the reasoning for my call, he states they no longer do installations... Odd since the business says open and there are current reviews. I love when people show their true colors immediately as it allows me to hire real professionals who actually align with me.

I was in desperate need of a new keyfob and I sent out quotes to multiple companies via yelp -…read moreChicago Locksmiths was the first to call and they quickly set up a same day appointment within 1.5 hrs. Robert was in touch with me and quickly/efficiently set me up with a new keyfob. He was extremely nice, professional and knowledgeable. The whole ordeal couldn't have went smoother and he came to my apartment. He also went over specifics with the key fob, how to replace battery and other smaller details. Great experience and would do business again!

I sent out a free estimate request via Yelp and received far too many responses…read more My primary, evidently probable Yelp Elite and Yelp All-Star review are based on Yelp and my communication with the owner Shay. Perhaps he is of Irish heritage, I never had the opportunity to find out 1) I have seen over 300 photographs of his work This man is the very BEST if you are only looking for a handyman or have no assistance from even an essentially useless husband in the paint or a long hair clogged shower drain 2) Shay is a LIAR I appreciate that he was willing to drive out to The suburbs of Chicago from all the way East in Logan Square His estimate is NOT free as Yelp guaranteed He requires photographs (easy peasy) of the locks as well as *$45* to even come out to take a look He broke the Yelp Guarantee right there Chicago Locksmiths should be banned from Yelp same as nobody should have voted for Trump. There were zero good choices but at least ond was NOT a babbling dementia suffering 90 yeat old 3) Shay claims the his primary concern is home and auto safety If that were actually true then with photos in hand he has zero reason to have a $45 fee to take a look I have zero reason to take issue with Shay - especially his quality of work All that I know is that Shay LIED to Yelp in order to gain business and if that works for him, then I do not give a fxck I shall not be used I have Elite and All-Star status that I EARNED with Yelp and followers Every single one of my Yelp reviews are shared with Google I sincerely hope that my review discourages anybody and everybody from hiring Chicago Locksmiths

Horrible new customer relations, getting timely responses was nonexistent. Promises were made and…read morenever kept. A really unprofessional experience.

I contacted Davis Audio regarding our in home speaker system that was in place when we moved in and…read morehad wanted to upgrade it. David came to our home and did an assessment of the system and gave us advice on how to upgrade the system on our own with a few quick updates. I really appreciated the honest candid feedback and all of the time spent to give us the best outcome. David was very knowledgeable and explained every step of the process to us. I would 100% recommend Davis audio and will be reaching out to them in the future for our audio needs!

As a surprise to me for a recent birthday, my wife contacted August at Quality Connections (QC) to…read morepurchase and install outdoor speakers in our backyard; the perfect gift for someone who loves music as much as he loves being outside. From the start,​ August was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about our equipment options. He assessed what we had in the home currently and made a few upgrade recommendations to take our system to the next level. What I appreciated most was that August didn't sell us a bunch of stuff we didn't need and explained everything in a way that was easily understandable. Quality Connection's service team was extremely professional and did an amazing job during the install. They were very willing to work with us to place the speakers in a location that we wanted, even if it meant a little more work on their part. The team took great pride in their work, setting everything up as I would expect (clean, wiring out of sight, etc.) and even took the time to walk me through what they were going to do before they did it. What impressed me the most was that the team went above and beyond, organizing​ the mess of wires we had formerly in our audio cabinet, and recalibrating our surround sound speakers for optimal sound quality. And they did it all with a smile on their face and friendly conversation to fill the time. I would 100% recommend August and his team at QC for any of your AV needs. These days good service is hard to come by, but you'll find it with QC.

My wife and I recently purchased a single-family home which was a significant graduation from…read moreowning a condo that brought about a number of new responsibilities and complexities. Additionally, this home was a new construction that brought added variables in the form of options to implement and customize. The logistics of buying are always taxing which is to say nothing of moving and initial setup. It was this "initial setup" where Auggie and his team's expertise shined to quickly bring our new home from an ominous "TODO list" to a place that we felt both comfortable and safe. Auggie started by first walking through the home with me and demonstrating his encyclopedic knowledge of all things pertaining to connectivity, audio & visual hardware, as well as monitoring & security. He not only used his knowledge to enumerate the options available to us but really demonstrated a commitment/empathy to our needs which were prioritizing safety, connectivity and then conservatively scaling into A/V options (having just dropped a lot of cash on a down payment). There was no upselling. He built us a min-viable plan while providing cost-tiered options thereafter (for us to both get a sense of trade-offs but also for us to have a sense of what to consider long-term). It felt selfish on my part in that I did not have to do deep research on these different subjects but rather I could pose my "stupid" and numerous questions to Auggie to be met with a quick reply that capably addressed my knowledge gap. He made it easy for us to decide to work with him. Once we aligned on scope, execution came next. On this side of things, there existed the same, relentless commitment to customer satisfaction. Despite having many concurrent projects at the time (also a good signal), they worked hard to set us up quickly after moving into our new home. The installation staff was prompt, diligent and professional in setting up our home but also very affable and patient with respect to walking me through how to understand and utilize our system. We are very happy in our new home thanks to Auggie and his team. There's more work to be done in the future and, based on our full experience, we will certainly call upon Auggie when that time comes