Everything I help with — in your home
Every service is billed at one simple rate — $150/hr — with a small travel fee for longer drives. Each page below covers common problems, the process, FAQs, and the areas served.
Services
In-home tech help
Pick the service that matches your problem — or just start the help form on the home page and describe it in your own words.
In-Home Computer Help
In-Home Computer Repair in Columbia, MD
Friendly in-home computer repair for slow computers, startup issues, crashes, upgrades, and everyday troubleshooting across Columbia and nearby Maryland areas.
Safe Cleanup Help
In-Home Virus & Malware Removal in Columbia, MD
Calm, clear help for malware, pop-ups, suspicious downloads, and computers that suddenly feel unsafe to use.
Home Network Support
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting & Setup in Columbia, MD
Simple, in-home Wi-Fi help for weak signals, dropped connections, router problems, and devices that refuse to stay online.
Printer & Scanner Help
Printer Setup & Repair in Columbia, MD
In-home printer and scanner help for setup, wireless printing issues, offline errors, and everyday printing frustration.
General Tech Help
In-Home Tech Support for Columbia, MD Homes
Warm, practical help for everyday home technology problems when you just want things working again.
Custom Build Services
Custom PC Building & Upgrades in Maryland
Thoughtful custom PC building and upgrade help for customers who want a reliable machine without guesswork.
Smart Home Installation
Private Smart Home Installation in Columbia, MD
Privacy-first smart home systems installed in your Columbia, MD home. Everything runs locally — no Amazon, no Google, no Apple required.
Local Smart Home Specialist
Smart Home Installation in Columbia, MD — Built to Stay Yours
Full-service smart home installation in Columbia, Maryland by a local installer specializing in Home Assistant, Zigbee, and local-only systems that don't depend on Amazon, Google, or Apple.
Lost Files & Failed Drives
Data Recovery in Columbia, MD — When the Drive Won't Mount
Calm, honest data recovery help for failed drives, missing files, crashed laptops, and accidentally-deleted data in Columbia and Howard County, Maryland.
Apple Repair
MacBook Repair in Columbia, MD — In-Home Service for Mac Users
MacBook and iMac repair, setup, and troubleshooting in your home in Columbia and Howard County, Maryland — for the Mac users who want to skip the Apple Store appointment.
Same-Day Help
Emergency Computer Repair in Columbia, MD — Same-Day In-Home Help
Same-day emergency computer repair for Columbia, Howard County, and Central Maryland — when the laptop dies the morning of a deadline or the family computer locks up the night before a deposition.
Contract IT & Security
Small Business IT Support & Security in Columbia, MD
Friendly, contract-based IT support and cybersecurity for small businesses, professional offices, and growing teams in Columbia, Howard County, and Central Maryland.
Guides
Honest guides & comparisons
Research-stage reading — written by the same person who does the installs.
Comparison
Private Smart Home vs Alexa
Alexa is the right answer if you want three smart bulbs and to control them by voice, your privacy threshold is low, and you don't want to think about it. A private smart home is the right answer if you have 5+ devices, you care about data ownership, you want it to keep working when the internet drops, or you've been burned by a cloud product getting discontinued.
Specialized Service
Home Assistant Installer in MD
I'm a Home Assistant installer based in Columbia, MD. I serve homes and small businesses across central Maryland — typically a 50-mile radius. Stack: Home Assistant Core, Zigbee2MQTT, ESPHome, Node-RED, Wyoming voice protocol, Whisper, Piper, Ollama for local LLM, Tailscale for remote access, Pi-hole for network-wide ad blocking, optional UniFi or pfSense network refresh.
By location
City & county pages
Local pages for the areas I visit most. Don't see yours? Check the full service-area list.
Baltimore Service Area
Computer Repair & Tech Support in Baltimore, MD
Warm, in-home help for Baltimore customers who need straightforward computer repair, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, printer setup, and home tech support.
Laurel Service Area
Computer Repair & Tech Support in Laurel, MD
Simple, in-home tech help for Laurel customers who want things fixed clearly and calmly.
Ellicott City Service Area
Computer Repair & Tech Support in Ellicott City, MD
In-home support for Ellicott City customers who want trusted, local help with computers, Wi-Fi, printers, and everyday tech problems.
Howard County Service Area
Computer Repair & Tech Support in Howard County, MD
Reliable, in-home support across Howard County for customers who want practical help with computers, internet problems, printers, and home tech.
Prince George's County Service Area
Computer Repair & Tech Support in Prince George's County, MD
Straightforward in-home support for Prince George's County customers who need help with computers, Wi-Fi, printers, and home technology problems.
Montgomery County Service Area
Computer Repair & Tech Support in Montgomery County, MD
Warm, practical support for Montgomery County customers who want home tech help without the stress or jargon.
Annapolis Service Area
Computer Repair & Smart Home Installation in Annapolis, MD
In-home tech help and smart home installation for customers in Annapolis, Eastport, West Annapolis, and the broader Anne Arundel County waterfront.
Silver Spring Service Area
Computer Repair & In-Home Tech Support in Silver Spring, MD
In-home computer and home-tech help for customers in Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Wheaton, and the lower Montgomery County corridor.
Bethesda Service Area
Computer Repair & Private Smart Home in Bethesda, MD
Discreet in-home computer repair, Wi-Fi engineering, and private smart home installation for Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac homes.
Bowie Service Area
Computer Repair & In-Home Tech Help in Bowie, MD
In-home computer repair, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, and home tech support for Bowie and the surrounding Prince George's County corridor.
Washington DC Service Area
Computer Repair & Private Smart Home in Washington, DC
In-home tech help and private smart home installation for Washington, DC residents who want a local Maryland tech without the high-priced DC consultancy markup.
Arlington (Virginia) Service Area
Computer Repair & Smart Home Installation in Arlington, VA
Smart home installation and in-home tech help for Arlington, Virginia residents who want a Home Assistant-based system done by a local installer.
Not sure what you need?
Describe the problem in plain language on the help form, or just call or text. I'll tell you what it likely is, how long it usually takes, and whether remote help would be cheaper.