On-site Mac support, done properly the first time.
Over 20 years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and configuring Apple hardware for clients across California. Honest assessments, clear pricing, no upsell.
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Service model
- On-site
- Specialty
- Apple & PC
- Can't fix it
- No charge
Services
A full scope of Apple support, delivered at your location.
Repairs & Diagnostics
Slow performance, crashes, hardware faults, and unexplained behavior — diagnosed and resolved on-site.
Data Backup & Recovery
Time Machine configuration, cloud backup strategy, and recovery from failing or failed drives.
Setup & Migration
New Mac, iPhone, or iPad configured and migrated to match your existing workflow.
One-on-One Instruction
Patient, plain-English tech tutoring on email, photos, iCloud, password management, and macOS fundamentals.
Security & Maintenance
Adware removal, account hardening, and ongoing maintenance to keep systems running cleanly.
iPhone & iPad Support
Connectivity, sync, storage, and application issues across the Apple ecosystem.
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Rates
Straightforward pricing. Fast work.
Flat hourly rate, no hidden fees. 99% of issues are resolved in a single visit.
- Payment plans available on larger projects
- Work done efficiently and effectively
- No charge if I can't fix it
About
Over 20 years in the industry.
I'm Michael — an independent Apple technician serving Grass Valley, Lake Wildwood, Auburn, Nevada City, and the surrounding Sierra foothills. Since 2002, my practice has been built almost entirely on referrals from satisfied clients — many of them right here in the Lake Wildwood community.
Apple has been part of my life since I was a kid using the earliest models. Then I spent years with Apple and several authorized repair shops, working with a wide range of clients on everything from everyday issues to complex professional setups.
My background also includes years as an IT administrator. That infrastructure experience informs every repair, which means when I look at your computer, I'm thinking about the whole picture — your network, your backups, your accounts, and your security — not just the immediate problem.
I tend to get called in when someone else can't figure it out. Weird slowdowns, mysterious errors, things that come and go. I'll explain what I find in plain English, no jargon, as I'm fixing it.
I can come to your home or wherever your computer lives. I give you a straight answer before any work begins, and if a repair isn't worth it, I'll tell you that too.
Client feedback
A practice built on referrals.
"Very professional, knowledgeable, fair and reasonable. I highly recommend him."
"Best decision I've made. Totally honest and direct. My computer is immensely faster, to my great relief. He's fast and wastes no time."
"We are truly lucky to have such a competent, honest repair person in our neighborhood. Truly a gem."
Service area
Serving the Sierra foothills.
On-site service is available throughout western Nevada County and adjacent communities — including regular house calls in Lake Wildwood and Penn Valley. If your location isn't listed, please inquire — accommodations are often possible.
- Grass Valley, CA
- Lake Wildwood, CA
- Nevada City, CA
- Penn Valley, CA
- Alta Sierra, CA
- Lake of the Pines, CA
- Colfax, CA
- Rough and Ready, CA
- Chicago Park, CA
- Peardale, CA
- North San Juan, CA
- Washington, CA
Contact
Schedule a consultation.
Phone is the fastest way to reach me. Describe what's happening; if the issue can be resolved by phone, there's no charge. Otherwise, we'll schedule an on-site visit, typically within the next day or so.