It’s hard to know where to take your computer when you’re in a desperate situation. Whom to trust? I took a chance one day a few years ago, and took my PC to General Computer. I wasn’t disappointed. They evaluate your computer first, to see if what you want can be done, then they give an estimate, which they adhere to. Hourly rate is $65 per hour in the shop; it varies for house calls. They only work on Windows machines. They have an arrangement to have Macs repaired by a guy who picks them up, takes them to his shop and brings them back. Unfortunately, I can no longer recommend that guy; his work has gotten spotty.
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