On-site Mac support, done properly the first time.
Twenty-three years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and configuring Apple hardware for clients across the Sierra foothills. Honest assessments, clear pricing, no upsell.
- Experience
- 23+ 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 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.
Rates
Straightforward pricing. Fast work.
Flat hourly rate, no hidden fees. Most issues are resolved in a single visit. Payment plans available on larger jobs — just ask.
- Payment plans available on larger projects
- Fast turnaround — most jobs done in one visit
- Written estimate before any chargeable work
- No charge if I can't fix it
About
Twenty-three years focused on a single platform.
I'm Michael — an independent Apple technician serving Grass Valley, Nevada City, and the surrounding foothills. Since 2002, my practice has been built almost entirely on referrals from satisfied clients.
My work centers on issues other technicians have been unable to resolve: intermittent failures, opaque diagnostic results, and the kind of nuanced macOS behavior that requires deep familiarity with the platform. I work methodically, document my findings, and communicate in plain English.
Most appointments take place on-site — at a home office, business, or wherever the equipment is in use. I provide written estimates before any chargeable work begins and decline jobs where a repair isn't warranted.
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. If your location isn't listed, please inquire — accommodations are often possible.
- Grass Valley, CA
- Nevada City, CA
- Alta Sierra, CA
- Penn Valley, CA
- Lake Wildwood, CA
- Colfax, CA
- Lake of the Pines, 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 same week.