MrGadget.com was hacked! Malware was installed. Google locked out visitors trying to access my…read moreWebsite. Oh, NO!! Shortly after discovery and anxiety over what had happened, I received a call from someone representing iLockout! I learned later that they found I had a need for their help because their software searches Google looking for my problem, no matter the size of the Website. An unconventional introduction, yes, but through pleasant conversation and my looking for anything bad about them (nothing found), I agreed to let them help as I had no idea what had happened and what to do to fix it. All was explained in greater detail because I really wanted to learn about this new scourge. Hey, I'm Mr. Gadget® who reviews and reports on consumer tech, and not a Webmaster, though I post all my own stuff. In short order, all was well, with ALL credit to iLockout, a company at the forefront of the (sadly) burgeoning business of fixing and continuous monitoring and protecting Websites from such malicious attacks. I've since vetted the company more fully. You know I'd never steer you wrong. MY reputation is also on the line here. Take it from me, they ARE the real deal. No one can fully protect against so-called Brute Force attacks, as one example, wherein bad guys bombard sites, attempting to break in and then plant their nasty seeds. iLockout recommends how to do a better job at protecting one's online presence. They can also do all the fix-it work for the client. Just as no one with any sense would operate online without anti-malware software, it is now time to protect one's Web presence in similar fashion. I am extremely satisfied with their service, for which they asked no up-front payment. I am pleased to recommend, make that URGE others to seek their counsel proactively. Talk to them BEFORE the need as prevention is lots easier than what I had to do, essentially shutting down and doing damage control. With their help and your participation (unless you want to turn it all over to them), you just might be saved from such heartache.

Three months ago I received a call from Brady at iLockout, telling me my website had been hacked…read more Several things went through my mind when I received this call, one of them being "would the hacker actually call me and offer to fix the site he hacked?!" After spending another 5 minutes on the phone with Brady I realized I was being paranoid. There are millions of hacked websites out there at anytime. Plenty of business! Anyways, these guys are great. They answered every question I had and kept me informed every step of the way. They said they would have my site off of the blacklist within 48 hours, but it actually took them less than 24. (I realize this is out of their control as Google deems when you get off but still.) Come to find out, not only do they disinfect your site, they protect it as well! Every fix comes with a year of security (daily scans of your site). They also offer up a vulnerability report to show you how they believe the hacker got in, and offer suggestions to beef up your security. Overall, I was extremely pleased, and rather lucky that these guys actually CALLED ME. I am the Marketing Director for a company that rents large digital displays to events and one of our main strengths is our internet presence. We CANNOT afford to be down for even a few days! I am guessing if you're reading this you had your suspicions as well. Stop being paranoid and let these guys do what they do best!

If you need data recovery, Doctor PC is fine. If you need anything else, I'd go elsewhere…read more I was told that my computer would take a couple of days, and that this would be a fixing of the computer - as in maintaining my programs - not a reformat / system recovery via the computer manufacturer's recovery discs. Well, instead of a day or two, it was about three or four days before they even looked at it. They couldn't fix it, and instead reformatted and ran the recovery discs -- something that frankly, I could've done on my own. Also - it was about three weeks until the system crashed again, and ended up at a different shop for repair. Beyond all this, when I would call, I was given an attitude. In fact, when I went to pick it up, I was addressed by a rude comment, "Oh, so you're the FAMOUS Mr. Myers." Really? Incredibly rude, and the woman having the audacity to say that after charging me a hefty amount and doing a not-so hot job on the computer - crazy. Again, they did do some data recovery for me on a few crapped out hard drives, and that was OK, which is why they avoided the one star review. That said, I wouldn't go there again -- look through my other reviews to see where I found that did a better job, faster, and cheaper.

He's a scam artist. Check out his other one star reviews. He will lie, cheat, do anything for…read moremoney. He promised me windows 7 when I had XP and never put it in.He charged me for a new hard drive that should have taken 7 but no 7. He never even bothered to tell me.Partly my fault. You should never buy a bootlegged software...it could be full of viruses. He charged me for an antivirus for three computers to triple the price...I only had one. Then he wrote back a response criticizing my house. His reviews are old, maybe (hopefully) he's out of business and working for Good Housekeeping!

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I purchased a brand new SD card reader for my laptop, and it ended up corrupting the files on 2 of…read moremy SD cards to where it said I couldn't retrieve them. I tried one computer place in Roseville that claims they specialize in data recovery, but was told "your files are corrupt, sorry". I decided to give Konicom a try, and they were able to get me ALL of the files, and it only took a day and a half! I was happy with their service and efficiency. Hopefully I won't need them again, but if I do, I will definitely be returning

Computer runs the world, so of course my computer crashed. I took the laptop to get it fixed…read more They quoted me at $120, so I said fine because all the other places charge about the same price. Next thing I know, I got a call about recovery data from my hard drive for $1000! On top of that, I got chared a $45 diagnostic fee. Are you kidding me?! So I went back there to grab my stuff, and decided to see if they can lower the price. I started to talk to the owner (chinese guy named Brian or Ryan) about my problem. He was a slick talker (must of been a salesman) and started going on and on about scratching noises. Of course, not knowing anything about computers, I said yes. The data recovery took over 2 weeks and I got nothing! I took matters into my own hands and did some research online. I went and bought a SATA to USB drive. I plugged the hard drive to the SATA to USB drive, plugged the USB to my computer, and made it my secondary drive. All my data showed up! My recommendation: if all else fails and you have to go there, watch out for the owner Brian or Ryan. Don't let him fool you into purchasing over priced services you don't need. Watch them diagnose your hard drive first before you make any final decisions. I GOT RIPPED OFF!!! These are their prices. It is better to make inform decisions than get ripped off! http://www.nodata-nocharge.com/DataRecovery_PricingGuide.asp?submenu=1

I called Brian about an issue with my bfs laptop which he was using specifically doe music, he knew…read moreexactly what the issue was and assured that it was easy and that he could take care of it, no problem. He was available immediately, we dropped off the laptop and it was ready within a few hours as promised. The hard drive took a flop and it needed a new one, the price was extremely reasonable and Brian was efficient, professional and knowledgeable. Great customer service. Glad I found him through Yelp. Highly recommend!! Thanks again Brian!

We have been working from home lately due to the circumstances and it seem as though nothing on the…read morecomputer has been working correctly. We had Brian come out to diagnose the issue and he was knowledgeable, fast, and affordable. So much so that he got in conversation with our son and correctly addressed his issues with his computer and eventually came back for another appointment and built him a brand new computer. I am certain you will not find a better technician to fix/upgrade your computer. STOP READING AND CALL HIM ALREADY!

Dave is a brilliant and knowable technician who got me through replacing my old desktop and laptop…read morePC's. From meeting me at the store to point out the best choice for me to transferring all my data and help with setup. He continues to answer my phone calls and solve my "new computer" questions. I wouldn' t hesitate to refer him to all my family and friends!

From the owner: Reliable IT Support for Home Users and Small Businesses…read more For over 40 years, FavaWorks has helped individuals and small businesses solve computer problems, improve networks, and build dependable technology systems. Whether you need computer repair, Wi-Fi setup, or website support, you’ll get experienced, honest, and practical help you can trust. Serving Nevada County and surrounding areas

My kitties and I thank Riley Harris a Lot!!! This was a rather urgent task to get a few cameras…read more working so I can monitor my yard and shed. There was a predator plus ongoing possum incident and the da#*! possums have taken over my shed. My feral cats are my heart. They are fixed, loved, and the shed is their main home. ​​I never got around to enabling wifi, and my pc is under repair, so I couldn't get the camera setup to work and I must have surveillance. Riley waltzed through setup and camera installation like the pro he is. He's super cool, patient, knowledgeable, and efficient. This will make a huge difference in my protecting the kitties. Atop all that, his prices are quite reasonable. I will certainly call him first when I need a super geek.

Set a 10:30 appt with Kintaro Systems on Saturday, December 6 for printer set up. He was a no-show…read more No call, left me hanging. Unprofessional & not acceptable. It was with Tyler. Will not use this business ever! Sorry, not Tyler. It was Riley.

Lonny at Prestwood IT so impressed me! As an Ambassador for the BBC, I am dealing with numerous…read morebusinesses each week. His attitude and attention to my circumstances were extremely professional. After talking to him about my IT situation Lonny directed me to the another department. After talking with them they did not have the program available. Lonny called to check on me. When he found that my IT problems had not been solved he referred me to another, but not before calling them himself. Saving me time and frustration ( as IT is not my area) This level of compassion so moved me that I have been an advocate for Lonny and Prestwood.

I'll never use this place again the first day the guy came out and told me my computer was defected…read morehad to pack it all up and bring it back to the store and get a new one only to find out he didn't hook up again so that cost me $125 5 minutes the next day he came out and spent an hour and 20 minutes trying to figure out something he didn't know about so I called and complained they sent another guy out and he told me that they just can't set up this computer anymore and I said why did it take two days $250 to tell me you can't do it and not even a refund I would never use this place again and I will tell everybody about it

My 13 year old laptop died. Hard drive just spun itself to death. The robustly made machine…read moreotherwise is in good condition. Chad did an assessment at the desk with me. He proposed several solutions. He quoted a fair price for each scenario. I decided to have a solid state drive installed. Result is excellent. The machine works smoothly and fast. 5 day turnaround (including the weekend break). Fair price. Highly recommended.

Helped recover a drive, very useful service. It was for a HP…read morelaptop that had Linux installed over Windows.