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Ryan's Technology Services
Technology that just works.
Computer trouble, slow Wi-Fi, a new device to set up, or a small office that needs real IT? I fix it, explain it in plain English, and make sure it stays fixed.
Serving Eastern Virginia · On-site, drop-off & remote support
What I do
Services
Practical help for the technology you rely on every day.
Computer Repair & Tune-ups
Slow, noisy, crashing or just acting strange? I diagnose the cause and fix it, for Windows PCs and Macs.
Learn more →Virus, Malware & Scam Cleanup
Pop-ups, fake warnings or a "tech support" call that felt wrong? I clean it up and lock things down.
Learn more →Wi-Fi & Home Networking
Dead zones, buffering and dropped calls fixed with the right equipment in the right places.
Learn more →New Device Setup
New computer, phone, tablet or printer? I set it up, move your data and show you the essentials.
Learn more →Data Backup & Recovery
Protect your photos and documents with backups that actually work, and recover files when something goes wrong.
Learn more →Small Business IT
Professional-grade IT for small offices: email, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, networks, security and support.
Learn more →Why work with me
Straightforward help from someone who does this for a living
Plain-English explanations
No jargon and no upselling. You'll know what was wrong and what I did.
Security-first
Professional IT background: backups, updates and safe settings are part of every job.
Fair, upfront pricing
You approve the cost before any work starts.
Local and flexible
On-site visits, drop-off, or secure remote support, whichever suits you.
How it works
Getting help is easy
- 1
Tell me what’s wrong
Use the request form. Plain English is perfect.
- 2
Get a clear quote
I’ll ask a few questions and tell you what it should cost before starting.
- 3
Problem solved
On-site, drop-off or remote. You get a short summary of what was done.
Tech Tips
Latest advice
Need a hand with something?
Tell me what's going on and I'll get back to you, usually within one business day.