Computer Repair & IT Support in Upper West Side, NY

The Upper West Side’s classic brownstones and pre-war apartment buildings near Central Park and Riverside Park bring a different set of problems than newer construction — older wiring, elevator scheduling, and WiFi that has to fight through thick prewar walls.

Computer Too Slow? in Upper West Side, NY
“Why is my computer so slow” is one of the most common things Upper West Side residents type before calling Larry. Startup clutter, malware, or a nearly-full hard drive are usually the real cause — a full diagnostic finds it instead of guessing, and most computers speed back up without buying a new one.

Computer Not Working? in Upper West Side, NY
A frozen screen, a computer that won’t turn on, or a sudden black screen doesn’t always mean it’s dead. Larry checks cables, power, and hardware first, so Upper West Side households aren’t paying for a repair — or a new computer — they didn’t need.

Keep It Tuned Up in Upper West Side, NY
Computers are a lot like cars — regular maintenance catches the small stuff before it becomes a breakdown. A tune-up visit covers updates, security software, backup status, and storage space in one pass, before “computer running slow after update” turns into a real problem.

Setup & Instruction in Upper West Side, NY
New computer, new printer, WiFi that doesn’t reach the back of a prewar apartment — setup is one of the most requested visits on the Upper West Side. Larry installs it correctly, moves your files over, and stays until it actually makes sense to use.

Old Computers Safely Disposed Of in Upper West Side, NY
An old computer heading out with the trash still has your personal information on the drive. Before it leaves the apartment, Larry wipes the storage clean and points you toward responsible recycling or donation instead.

Safe Internet for Kids in Upper West Side, NY
Parents searching for a way to block inappropriate content without a constant fight over settings usually end up calling Larry. He sets up filtering at the router level so it covers every device in the apartment automatically.

Electronic Backups in Upper West Side, NY
Losing every family photo to a dropped laptop is the exact scenario a real backup prevents. Larry sets one up and actually tests that a file can be restored — not just scheduled and forgotten about.

Virus Prevention in Upper West Side, NY
A computer that’s suddenly slow, full of pop-ups, or sending strange emails to contacts is showing classic signs of malware. Larry cleans it up, sets up real-time protection, and shows you what a phishing email actually looks like.

Computers in Upper West Side, NY
Trying to decide between a Mac and a PC before spending real money on either? Larry gives independent buying advice with no sales commission attached, then handles setup once it arrives.

iPads, Tablets & Phones in Upper West Side, NY
A new phone or tablet is easy to buy and surprisingly tedious to actually set up. Larry moves your contacts and photos over and fixes any syncing issues, all in one visit.

Sonos in Upper West Side, NY
Speakers that keep dropping out room to room are almost always a WiFi problem, not a Sonos problem — especially in a prewar apartment with thick walls. Larry sets up new systems and troubleshoots existing ones with that in mind.

Streaming TV Boxes in Upper West Side, NY
Cutting the cord sounds simple until the new box, three remotes, and five apps don’t cooperate. Larry sets up Apple TV or Roku, signs in what you actually watch, and gets it down to one remote.

Smart Lighting in Upper West Side, NY
Smart bulbs are easy to buy at the store and harder to make actually useful, especially in a rental with restrictions on rewiring. Larry sets up Hue, Lutron, or smart switches with real schedules built around how the household lives.

Security Cameras in Upper West Side, NY
A video doorbell that notifies you about every person in a shared hallway isn’t protecting anything — it’s just noise. Larry plans placement around actual entry points and tunes alerts so they mean something.