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've been happily working with Thomas for almost a year. He is professional, personable, and…read moreknowledgable. If he doesn't know how to solve a problem, he researches persistently to find an answer. Needing tutoring on my phone and computer, Thomas has been very patient, giving me clear and understandable explanations. I highly recommend him!

Incredibly helpful, Needed help while traveling, called David. He told me what i needed over the…read morephone. I had it waiting for him when he got here, he had my laptop fixed in a matter of minutes! I could not have asked for better service. Professional, experienced, and knowledgeable. TRIFECTA!

Friendly, technical savvy and reasonable cost. The troubleshooting and repairs solved my grandchild…read moreproblems. Work was performed and delivered on the date they proposed

I was having some major issues with the fire alarm system and continue to have a trouble message…read more There service tech Brandon did a great job and finding the issues. I did take him a complete day but he should me the different issues and what he did to correct the problem. Highly recommend and was able to save us on the monitoring cost.

Professional and well mannered workers. Accommodating to my request and system was installed in a…read moreprofessional way. If any issue arises they respond in a timely manor and insure my satisfaction. Very pleased with the install.

This business is a pleasure to work with. They are very customer satisfaction oriented and I would…read morerecommend them to anyone. I purchased a smart TV and it was installed promptly.

These guys are awesome. I come down from the central Adirondacks to do business with them. They are…read morethoughtful and great problem solvers. They listen to what you want and don't push stuff you don't need. Their prices are reasonable and their service is fast and thorough . . don't go anywhere else !

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.

It will sound random. But we were literally passing through Albany on our way North, and on a…read moreFriday morning, we needed to buy a used iPhone to replace the one I was using. A quick search yielded these guys who were along our route, and we made the quick stop. And were the first ones there when the doors opened that morning. Don't let the location or look of the shop fool you, these guys were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They had a pretty good product selection - I got my used iPhone 7 at a good price (it looked almost brand new). And the counter guy even helped me switch SIM cards, and made sure everything was working to my satisfaction. We were in and out in 20 minutes, and continued along our drive without missing a beat. Sadly, we don't live nearby or I would be a more frequent customer. If you live in the area, then this should be on your list of handy resources for your cell and tablet needs. Keep up the good work guys.

You hate to pile on a business that's already gone out of business but these people really screwed…read moreme. Not long before closing up shop sometime in March 2019, I had my iPhone battery replaced. It was $79.99. Within a month, something in my phone starts rattling around. A short time after that the phone had issues accepting the power to the form the lightening cable. I called Phone Wizard who I discovered had gone belly-up. So I took it elsewhere. These folks opened up my phone and told me the following: "Your battery is is barely connected by a tiny power cord to the rest of the phone. That's what rattling around. Also, whoever put the battery in gave you a used battery that was literally glued in place." Totally unacceptable. I had to pay $60 for another (new) battery because the good folks at Phone Wizard seemingly had at best had no clue what they were doing, or at worst willfully screwed me over. Shame on these people and their business practices.