Oakland, CA

Tech help that feels like a friend

I love to problem solve. Whether it's setting up wireless networking, choosing smart home equipment, or just fixing the stuff that's driving you crazy, I love helping people get the most out of their gear.

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Harold C., Family Tech Specialist
What I do

Services

From a single frustrating device to a full home network setup — I handle it all in plain English.

Home network setup

Fast, reliable Wi-Fi in every room. Mesh networks, router config, guest networks, and more.

Device troubleshooting

Slow computers, mystery errors, software that won't cooperate — diagnosed and fixed.

Family security & privacy

Parental controls, secure passwords, safe browsing — protecting your family online.

Smart home & streaming

TVs, speakers, thermostats, cameras — set up and working together the way they should.

NAS & backups

Local file servers, automatic backups, photo libraries you actually own and can access.

Advice & consulting

Not sure what to buy or how to set it up? I'll give you honest, unbiased guidance.

Why me

Hi, I'm Harold C..

I'm a neighbor in Oakland who's spent years living and breathing home tech — not a faceless support line, not a franchise. Just someone who genuinely knows this stuff and likes helping people with it.

20+ years with Macs — and I work across Windows, Linux, and Android too. Whatever your household uses, I've got you covered.

I run this stuff at home — mesh networking, Pi-hole, NAS, Firewalla. I troubleshoot the same systems I recommend.

Plain English, always — I'll explain what's going on and why, so you're not dependent on me next time.

Local to Oakland — available for in-home visits across the East Bay, or remote help for anything we can tackle over video.

No upselling — I'll tell you when the free solution is the right one, and when it isn't.

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Let's sort it out

Reach out however works best for you — I usually respond within a few hours.

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Let's sort it out

Free 15-minute call — no pressure, just a chance to talk through what you need.