Computer Repairs and Advice

If you're in or around the Wirksworth area, and you have computer problems of any nature, I can probably help.

  • Local, living in Wirksworth, able to travel to surrounding area.
  • Home computer help or professional consultancy; all customers accepted.
  • Available at short notice and on weekends.
  • Experience with PCs and Macs.
  • Able to install hardware and software.
  • Can give advice and recommendations on software, peripherals (eg printers) and upgrades.
  • Experience with a range of networking and telephony hardware.
  • Happy with unusual setups, eg Linux systems.
  • No fix, no fee and no nasty suprises with bills.
  • Custom machines built on request.
  • Web design and hosting available.

I am willing to do any type of computer related work, from virus checking to recommending and supplying a new printer to installing a new graphics card. I am able to locate hardware if needed. I can give advice on everything from which network system to install to which games console is the best for you. I work on a no fix, no fee system and I'm willing to talk before asking for money, so you've nothing to lose by asking!

About me

My name is Nick, and I have worked for several years as a computer programmer, having a degree in computer science. I have built my own computers for more than ten years, and have experience and tools for the installation of computer hardware and related things, such as home networking. I do have some corporate experience, but I'm as happy working on home computer problems as I am working on enormous complex systems, so don't let that put you off! I'm friendly and want to work with you to fix whatever problem you have. When it comes to money, I'll try to make sure we both know exactly how much you will owe before any work is undertaken, and that we both agree it's a fair cost.

For business customers, I have experience with administration of the following systems:

  • Operating systems: Linux, NetBSD, Windows, MacOS X.
  • Server-side software: Apache, PHP, Perl, FTP.
  • Switches and routers: Cisco.
  • Digital telephone systems: Avaya/Lucent, Nortel.
  • IP telephone systems: Cisco.
  • Videoconferencing systems: Codian, Tandberg, Polycom.

If you want to know more about me, try my CV (pdf), visit my personal web page or have a look at my games programming work.

Contact

I can be contacted in many different ways, and any time is appropriate, especially for written queries.
  • Call or text message: 0787 905 8460
  • Email: web@mrsneeze.com - use an appropriate subject since I get a lot of spam.
  • In person: 2A Warmbrook.

Instant messaging via MSN, Yahoo! and ICQ is possible too, but you'll need to get in touch initially in some other way in order to be able to set this up. My usernames are msn@mrsneeze.com (MSN), mrsneeze5 (Yahoo!) and 79791975 (ICQ).