Saved the hard drive from my dead laptop and put it into another laptop. Quick, easy, and fair. Recommend.

I called asking them to fix a problem with my laptop. Unfortunately, it's a problem with the laptop where as the laptop is "totaled". ($300 laptop). They gave me alternative options to work around it, which after researching would've worked on other laptops - just not my specific model. Overall very friendly, helpful and most importantly honest. read more

Paul was the best PC repair man I have ever interacted with. He was quick, knew what he was doing, and very cost effective. I will be going back to him for any more issues. read more

Paul is the best. He has been my computer guy for years. All that I have paid him has been worth every penny because he will save you money. Most recently, I brought him a laptop that was dead, dead, dead. I figured that it had lived its laptop life and I'd be buying another. I brought it to Paul before I did that. He is an expert diagnostician, from his many years of experience. For a very reasonable fee, he identified the likely problem and brought my laptop back to life. read more

Paul was very helpful in transferring my data from a very old computer to my new computer. This guy really knows his stuff. The process was easy and I even learned a few tips from him. He loves what he does and I would highly recommend him for your next repair read more

Do not buy from him. I bought a computer from him 5 months ago and it died. It is still under warranty. I asked him if he could help me and he said no. The computer is under warranty and he wanted nothing to do with it. I asked him if he could look at it and he said no. Then he said I should always have multiple PCs in my house. I am 70 years old and I live on a fixed income. When he sold me the computer he said it had a 2 year warranty, but he wanted nothing to with it. He belittled me the whole time since I was not a computer geek like him. I m sorry a computer should last more than 5 months and if not he should show some concern and try to help me. He was mad I woke him up at 9:15 in the morning. read more

Worker was extremely rude and wanted to charge extra for a simple fix DO NOT GO HERE read more

I went to Paul for a consultation for building my new PC. Paul gave me very good advices on what components I should buy. He saved me thousands of dollars on the PC components. He was also very helpful when I called him for questions and gave me a lot of good advices. At the end, I was able to complete my build and boot up my system successfully. The new system runs very quiet and fast - all thanks to the components recommended by Paul. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to build a new PC to have an initial consultation with Paul, and even have him build a PC for you. Paul is very smart, intelligent, and knows a lot. He definitely is a passionate expert on the hardware stuff. Moreover, he cares about his clients and he wants each client to be successful on their computer stuff. read more

Helpful, knowledgeable and fair. Repairs were done quickly and expertly. Highly recommended.

I brought my computer because one of the fans gets very loud while playing games as if the fan blades are scraping on something. I dropped it off and got a call later because it wouldn't turn on. Surely not his fault, it probably happened due to transporting the PC. After ordering and installing a new motherboard, the PC turned on and I took it home. The fan still makes the same noise AND one of my USB 3.1 ports no longer works. I paid $200 to lose a USB port. read more

Complete scam. Did not fix the issue with my computer, but still demanded an $85 payment. There are much more competent and reputable computer repair services available in the east bay. read more

I brought in a relatively newer laptop because it was having battery related issues and was out of warrant and Paul helped to fix it promptly. He is educated on such matters and will give you an honest opinion. Even before I brought my computer over, he instructed me on some troubleshooting and other matters. He keeps in touch so you know how the repair is going. Overall, I had a pleasant experience with Paul and I really recommend you go in for yourself and check him out if you ever need to get your device fixed. read more

Recom is my goto for computer service and sales. Paul is responsive and knowledgeable and saved me money as I didn't have to buy features I don't need or use. 100% on his advice to back up your harddrive bi-monthly! Will always refer RECOM to my friends. Support local business! read more

Paul saved the morale of my 13 year old son and I couldn't be happier! Poor kid spent all his money on a gaming computer, obsessing over every component for months. It took him a week to build, and then...it wouldn't turn on. My son declared himself unworthy and regretted every moment of working toward that machine before he left for the week. I took the "brick" to Paul to diagnose, figuring I'd tell my son a nice lie if he had, indeed, messed up the build. Paul quickly diagnosed a bad slot on the motherboard, and gave me tons of ego-sparing encouragement to lavish on my kid. I face-timed with him afterwards and the glint in his eye has returned! Very kind man and very encouraging and knowledgeable! I highly recommend utilizing his "build your first PC" service, as I gather there is a lot to learn and Paul will share his knowledge! read more

Remember having an IT guy at work, so you never had to be that smart about your PC? Well, Paul is that guy, for those of us working from home. He responds quickly, seems to know everything about computers and peripherals and can fix anything. My laptop was slow and he upgraded my memory and hard drive. He also provides great advice on how to connect things, what software to buy (and not buy) and more. Aside from his competence and wealth of knowledge, he's quick and fair with pricing. Skip the Geek Squad. You want Paul and Recom for all your technology needs. read more

Paul is extremely knowledgeable about all types of computer information. He is very professional and reasonably priced. I highly recommend him for all your computer needs read more

I brought my laptop to him this weekend, and he was clearly very knowledgeable about computer repairs. Lucky for me, my issue was a simple fix, and I left after about 20 minutes feeling great. Will definitely be going straight back for any more serious issues! read more

Paul managed to diagnose an incredibly thorny problem involving the failure of multiple parts on my new build, and even gave me some advice that saved me a little money on on replacement parts. read more

This business is great! He works with integrity and is completely up front about what your computer needs are. His prices are affordable so I definitely recommend Recom Computers for your computer needs. read more

Just great! I've been an amatuer do-it-yourself computer nerd for decades, but couldn't solve a wifi network mystery even after a ridiculous number of hours trying. Paul had if fixed in 10 minutes for a VERY reasonable fee. Thank you, Paul! I really appreciate it!!! Jeff read more

Paul was incredibly accommodating and lent a wealth of knowledge regarding computer building. I cant recommend him enough! Excellent service and advice! Thanks Paul https://pcpartpicker.com/b/NJWD4D read more

My laptop needed a diagnosis and Best Buy's Geek Squad was telling me it would have to ship the computer out and it would take weeks. I just needed a diagnosis to know if it was fixable or a total loss. I called Paul and he made time for me that very day. He was knowledgeable and straightforward. Very helpful. I would definitely go back if I needed more help. read more

Called to get a quote on transferring data from one machine to another one I had bought on CL. He asked where I got my new machine and how much I paid so I told him. He then told me the computer I had bought was stolen and that no one has bought more computers than he has on Craigslist and he could assure me it was stolen but, he would still work on it. I had explained to him what the seller had told me(he bought an extra machine for his new house and was having trouble selling it after finding he didn't need it). He insisted that he's been doing this for x years and it was very likely and stolen machine. I said it's very possible it wasn't but he kept insisting it was. Let me ask. Wtf was the point of grilling me like that? Why couldn't you just say "hey that's an awesome deal bring her by and let's get it set up"? Why was it so important to you to make me believe the computer was stolen? Makes me feel like you're projecting your own shadyness onto the rest of everybody. Anyway you'd think after his whole "I hAvE 30 YeArS eXPeRiEnCe dUrRrr" spiel he'd have more tact dealing with customers and not engaging in a debate 30 seconds after they call. read more

Paul is a lifesaver; One of my hard-drives died on me suddenly, and he was able to diagnose it within minutes, replaced the HDD, reinstalled Windows, and got all my drivers set up within 24 hours. A truly stand-up guy with the skills to back it up, whom I am glad to give my business to. read more

I took our laptop in for repair. Paul did a really great job. The laptop case and hinges were destroyed, yet Paul knew how to order parts and repair the hardware completely. Plus he even performed additional maintenance which will allow the laptop to run a lot longer. We appreciate the effort, care, and pricing of Recom Computers. read more

I had an immediate need for my Windows computer to be looked at as it would not boot up or when it did it stayed on for only a few minutes. I contacted 3 repair business and Paul responded to me within an hour. The others responded later in the afternoon. I visited Paul that afternoon and he re-assured me that all my data is fine and that my hard drive needs to be replaced. He provide me a very affordable option within my budget and had it ready the next day. I most definitely will recommend Recom Computers to my family and friends. What a great experience, no hard sell just a true professional. Thank you again Paul! read more

Very nice gentleman, our computer was not working, I called Paul last minute & he fit us in immediately. We got there and he was extremely honest and told us it was not our computer. Thank you so much for your honesty Paul! Hope you have happy holidays! read more

Paul is the consummate professional. He completely refurbished a 2012 MacBook Pro for me with a new processor, expanded RAM and new OS. It works like a dream and cost me just a fraction of what a new one would have costed. He's patient and thoroughly explained everything to me. Best computer service I've ever had! read more

Paul was a pleasure to work with. Called him this morning, made an appointment for mid-afternoon, got my fixed computer by the late afternoon. He is quite knowledgeable and gave me valuable recommendations and fixed my computer at a very reasonable cost. My computer runs great now, thanks to Paul. Thanks for providing a much-needed service and for your candor and promptness. read more

He's my go to guy. If you have issues or are in the market for a new or another computer call him.

Called this guy thinking I was going to have to fix my audio jack! Paul told me all I need to do is buy a usb sound adapter And I'm all G2G.! He didn't charge me or nothing, honestly he could have ripped me off if he wanted as I am unfamiliar with these things. Good Karma coming your way my friend, thanks again! read more

Paul exemplified world class service. He was very patient and knowledgeable with my issue. I needed to get an estimate for a repair and he walked me through the process including assisting with any potential warranty coverage. Rare to find that level of honesty and customer service. I highly recommend giving Paul a call as he will explore and exhaust all options with you. Thanks a million for going the extra mile. read more

When I saw the complaints from the gamer and Paul's responses to them I knew I had found my guy :-) Thank you, complaining gamer! I have been keeping my custom built for day trading computer limping along myself. Over the years I have replaced the power supply, fan, 2 video cards. Then the third video card failed way too soon and a new one didn't fix it. So then I was like, ok, there could be a larger problem and I have reached the limits of my technical abilities. I could a) spend hundreds of $ and possibly 100 hours reading Tom's Hardware and swapping out parts and still not fixing it and possibly breaking even more things along the way due to ineptitude, b) buy a new, comparable machine for $1000, c) find a guy (NOT expensive big company) to fix it. Paul was EXTREMELY helpful and efficient. After talking with him on the phone, we decided it was worth bringing my computer in for him to have a look. Due to it's age, my computer was a big pain to deal with, but he put in a new motherboard, replaced the shorted out water cooling system with a plain fan (he said I didn't need the water cooling anyway and to be fair, the people who built my machine said I didn't need it either), and new video card, all for, I forget how much, like $471 parts included! He sent me a link for the drivers to run 3 monitors, and since my computer had been dead for, oh, 9 months or so, I had to do various updates and the Windows license again because of the new motherboard, but now it's all good and I'm typing this review on my fixed computer! Even though my machine is old, it's still a decent machine, and I'm so happy to have it back instead of using that crappy laptop! I really love how he gave me exactly the services I needed and had me do the rest myself so I could save a ton of money! Personally, I found Paul quite easy and delightful to work with, especially since he is so efficient and he just gets it done and that's what I like. After this computer dies, I'll probably have him build me a new one! read more

For the first time in my life my computer crashed. I found Paul through Yelp. Since he lives just a few blocks away and he has very good Yelp reviews, I decided to give him a try. When I called, he answered almost immediately. I explained the problem and he asked a few simple yet basic questions. He told me to bring it over to his home-office and he will get me back up and running. Since I run a business that is closely linked to my computer, it was critical I get "back in the game" quickly. I brought my computer to his home office, which by the way is a professional studio in a separate building on the side of his home (no being uncomfortable invading someone's home). He quickly diagnosed the problem and determined I needed a new computer. Since mine was about 12--15 yrs. old, I suspect he was spot-on. About a day later he called me and said my new computer was ready to be installed. I am SO thankful he was able to save ALL of my files. I had the important ones backed up on flash drives and Dropbox, but there were other non-critical files that I wanted to be able to retain; he saved them all and transferred them to the new computer. He also set up an external hard drive so I am not as vulnerable to a disaster. He purchased it on Amazon and just added the cost to my bill. He came to my house and helped me set up the new computer (OK, he did all the work . . . ). He even helped me open up my computer cabinet to fit the new, larger PC. He spent a couple hours at my house and didn't leave until I felt comfortable with everything. He said I could call him anytime with questions. I have called him twice since and he happily and professionally answered my questions. He even lent me a disk with a program I need. All this for a very reasonable price. I would have spent more for a computer at Best Buy or Fry's and not got what I need; and as an added benefit - HE did all the work, including adding Microsoft Office and setting up my printer driver (among other tasks). I highly recommend Paul if you're having a computer issue (of course if you are, you probably can't read this . . . ). He is very knowledgeable and reasonably priced (a real bargain if you ask me). He makes himself available when you need him and won't sell you stuff you don't need. Overall, a good experience. read more

Our Toshiba Satellite S855 laptop blanked out suddenly, yellow light blinks and doesn't boot up. It has lot of data and son's project work etc. Called in couple stores and Paul from Recom was offered to look at it between appointments. He immediately identified the issue and offered options. I really appreciate his time and expertise in this field. Motherboard got burnt out and it would cost quite much where I can buy in another laptop. He offered an refurbished old one at his place at nominal price. He installed MS office in that too. Swapped the memories & gave me the hard disk so I can put it in an enclosure. All done in less than an 60/90 mins. Very happy with his service and expertise. read more

Paul was honest, fast and very attentive to my needs. He fixed the issue and educated me in regards to upgrades, which prevented me from wasting money on needless new acessories for my computer. read more

Contacted Recom late evening via email, received a timely response, and arranged an appointment the following day. Paul quickly identified the problem and replaced the failed component. I was especially impressed that he encouraged me to replace the component with a more reliable and less expensive part! Great service, highly recommended! read more

Paul is great to work with. My HP laptop suddenly would not turn on. I was desperate because I have very important work files on the hard drive. I took it to Paul, who examined the computer within an hour of dropping it off. Turns out the motherboard was fried and he recommended not replacing it because it is too expensive and the computer was too old to make it cost effective. He pulled all the data I needed from the hard drive and the price for all of it was very reasonable. Paul also gave me some good recommendations on replacements for my laptop. I will certainly return for my personal and business computer repairs and setups in the future. read more

Apparently, I, and 10 other gamers who call him per week are complete idiots for building our own computers. Doesn't matter how many successful builds I've had in the past, I'm an idiot for attempting to do something for myself. Well, according to Paul I am. Also I got scammed by every company I purchased from. MSI and Asus is "cheapo" and the real kicker, "there is no such thing as 120hz monitors." What a joke, for a professional, he sure conducts himself like a child. I've never been insulted more in one phone call in my entire life. How can he have 5 star reviews acting like this to people? I have an issue with POSTing and he is going off about how bad my video card is? Really? And then my monitor?! Tell me, paul, how is that related when I already told you I took it out to check post status. Why do you have to insult me and my purchase decisions. Absolutely horrible customer service. You completely sidetracked from my issue, and just went off about whatever you wanted to complain about. I asked if you could fix an issue, not complain about how stupid of a choice it was to buy so and so. In no situation should you ever just flat out call people names, that is basic elementary school manners. P.S. paul: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006652&isNodeId=1&Description=120hz&x=0&y=0 enjoy being wrong. read more

I had a great experience doing business with Paul. He is very knowledgeable about laptops. I called him and described the problem with my Asus and it turns out the hard drive burned out. I was able to drive over and drop off my laptop immediately. He gave me several options for replacing the hard drive and I upgraded it to a SSD. I left my laptop with Paul overnight and was able to pick it up early the next day. I thought the prices were reasonable. He is also very knowledgeable about Macbooks as well and was able to provide answers to my questions regarding my other macbook pro. Because he doesn't work for Apple, I feel like I was able to get good, unbiased advice. I am very satisfied with Paul's service and am definitely a repeating customer. I would highly recommend giving him a shot. read more