Ho ho holy cow -- this Apple Store saved Santa's night…read more I flew into San Antonio on very short notice to work as Santa at North Star Mall. Found out Thursday night at 8 p.m., was on a plane by 6 a.m. Friday. When Santa rushes, Santa forgets things. By Friday night, after a 10 1/2-hour day in the big red suit, I realized I was missing a USB-C to USB-C cable -- something I needed to transfer photos and video from my Camp Snap cameras to my iPad for editing. My set closed at 9 p.m. The mall closed at 9 p.m. And this tired Santa was in street clothes, in an unfamiliar city, just wanting to go back to his hotel. I was about to head for Walmart when I spotted a security guard outside the closed Apple Store. I asked if there was any chance I could buy a cable. He wasn't sure... but an Apple associate overheard us. Now listen -- this store was closed. This associate did not have to help me. But after I explained I was the mall Santa and running on fumes, he stepped in anyway and took care of me. That small act of kindness meant the world in that moment. When you're far from home and exhausted, being treated like a human instead of a transaction matters. Five stars to the Apple Store at North Star Mall -- and extra Christmas magic to the associate who helped a very tired Santa get back to his hotel with a smile.

I came here for the first time on Monday for a Genius Bar appointment at 12 noon. My MacBook is…read morealready 13 years old, which is why a lot of the the updates I downloaded for Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Chrome were not compatible with my old OS operating system. Initially, I connected with Apple's online services to see if they help me troubleshoot this before I had to resort to making a Genius Bar appointment. However, after an online Apple associate named Sonia could not troubleshoot my issue just through online services, she was really helpful and helped me to schedule a Genius Bar appointment at the closest Apple Store near me, which happened to be at the Northstar Mall. I was a few minutes late past my 12 noon appointment, but checked in with an associate named Ethan for my Genius Bar appointment to troubleshoot my OS operating system. He told me that an associate would be able to assist me after assisting the previous customers who also had appointments prior to me. I told him this would be fine. However, after about an hour, i still had not been assisted, and had to use the restroom. I checked in with Ethan again to let him know and to ask if I could keep my place in line. He was really courteous and understanding, and said he would inform Vincent (who was still busy helping another customer to fix her laptop) that I just needed to step out to use the restroom, but would be back shortly. Ethan assured me that I wouldn't lose my place in line. I darted out to the food court area, just so I could quickly use the restroom, and then come right back to the Apple Store. Vincent finished up with the previous customer. Then assisted me as soon as he could. He troubleshooted my MacBook very quickly and determined that my OS operating system was indeed many operating systems behind that a lot of the browser updates would not work. But instead of recommending me to buy a new MacBook right away, he decided to try using his Ethernet cable to update my operating system from a 10.13 to a 10.15 to see if this might help me to successfully download browser updates and use them to access key websites I frequently used. I was really happy when his tactic worked and he helped me tremendously to update my OS system to 10.15 :D ! He did explain to me, though, that although I could still use my 2012 MacBook Pro in 2025, I would still eventually run into issues with software and websites because the OS on my 2012 Macbook Pro can not be upgraded past macOS 10.15. So I will still have to eventually buy a new MacBook in the near future. I really appreciated his extraordinary and phenomenal help :D ! Despite being swamped with back-to-back customers on a very busy Monday! I give 5 stars for Vincent and Ethan for their extraordinary assistance and phenomenal customer service :D ! I really felt like they went out of their way, and the extra mile, to take care of my customer needs as best they could :) ! I just took off a star because the long wait (even with an appointment) was more like a 4-star experience. By the time Vincent was able to assist me, it was close to a 2-hour wait time. It's not Vincent's fault because Apple Genius Bar (and the Apple Store itself) is generally always busy. But it was just such a long wait time! He explained that this particular Apple Store location gets really backed up with appointments because it is the most central location for a lot of people in San Antonio. It is also very close to the San Antonio Airport, which explains the constant foot traffic from both locals and also travelers. He mentioned that the Apple Store in La Cantera shopping mall generally has shorter wait times because it is further out. I was grateful for this information because it was very nice of him to inform me. The quality of customer service is still fantastic at this Apple Store location inside the North Star Mall, once you are actually assisted :) ! At least with the associates who assisted me.

Amazing service! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were reasonable and I got my…read morecomputer back the same day. I will definitely be bring my computers here again!

I had an urgent computer for access to a CD drive which my new laptop did not have these folks came…read morethrough in a pinch with knowledgeable and helpful staff who were all ready able and willing to help me get it done! Great place five stars.

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Help in the Time of Crisis!…read more On a recent business trip I had the horrible experience of having my external hard drive becoming unreadable/corrupted! Not knowing any better, I made an appointment with the "Geek Squad" at Best Buy, who qouted me $500-$2000 for an "advanced repair ATTEMPT"?!?!!? Distraught, I came to Altex and was quickly greeted by Matt and the store manager Jacob Wiese. Explaining my problem, they offered to attempt repair for a nominal charge- how reassuring! Jacob broke down the concepts of disc drives and solid state drives into terms I could understand [thank you!] - so I immediately purchased a new portable solid state drive. I left my "broken" hard drive with them- feeling much more confident in their skills. Within 2 days they called to inform me they were able to access the data and transfer it to the new SSD! While I am impressed with their technical expertise, I am MORE grateful for their kind, patient, customer-friendly demeanor- helping those of us who are novices and helplessly lost. My job as a professional nurse has been to help explain medical terms/procedures to patients who are confused and anxious. What a wonderful experience to meet computer professionals who are willing to help do the same thing when an anxious customer comes in. I have definitely found my place for "all things compute" in San Antonio. Thank you all so much for sharing your expertise and your kindness Respectfully, Dr. Laurie Singel Schertz, TX

Altex is a great go-to place for quality technology products. They sell everything that you'll need…read moreto build, service or maintain computers. I went in to get another monitor. They have SO many options and categories of everything that I end up spending hours just seeing what's new. The employees are all very knowledgeable about the products and specifications. Just walking through the store is an inspiration whether it's gaming, networking, security or computers and accessories. The prices can sometimes be a little pricey but mostly competitive and high in quality. It's a great profession level option to Best Buy and other electronics places.

I needed a new laptop charger since mine stopped working. Jesse was at the counter by the entrance…read more I asked him about a universal charger and he quickly picked up 2 for me to try with the laptop. The less expensive option worked and I was out of there in 10 minutes! Speedy service! Highly recommend!

I'm happy that I found All Systems Go they worked on my HP…read morelaptop, it needed to be booted and set up drivers, it's working great! Tim was very friendly, great service! I highly recomend All Systems Go! Aa

So my clumsy self broke both of the only power switches i had. Have been using my screwdriver to…read morejumpstart the old box of wizard sparks. Its been next to impossible with my schedule and life to go run around looking for my version of the golden chalice. Someone from a different store pointed me to Tim's store and said ill be sure to find what I'm looking for. Tim is patient and had the answer for me before i finished explaining. I really enjoyed my experience here and will be coming back for sure.

Spot on doing it right to bring the cost low for computer gamers and their parts. And became myself…read moreto support us through the US and beyond

Rodger was very helpful, New to the Pc world and he explained what each component did and how…read moreeverything works. Will be returning to them.

I see somethings never change . My last post on Best Buy was seven years ago. I have not walked…read moreback into the one on San Pedro ever since. I had to actually go on there today to find something I needed , no one greeted me at the front door walking in , guy was chatting with his friend , I walked by about 20 associates the whole 30 minutes I was there and not one person said hello to me , on my way out the door the greeter was looking down at his cell phone and didn't even say goodbye ..... Yup ..... Never again

I walked in the greeter asked if if I needed help, so I told him I needed to setup a recording…read morebooth in my home, asked him what I need and who can help me set it up. He sent me to where the home theaters are, waiting for the guy who he said would help, never came until an AT&T guy asked me what i needed, we talked awhile buy again he couldn't. Along came a Best Buy associate i asked questions about the product and if their Geeks can install it for me, this guy have no idea, he's just a middles critter roaming around the store, couldn't tell me specs on the mixer he's showing me except the price which is of course in full display. On my way out I told the greeter they just lost at least a thousand dollars in sales. This is the Best Buy Legacy on 1604/281, if all of them are like this, God help that business.

Fairly decent stock of equipment however the level of knowledge for the individual who assisted me…read morewas extremely lacking. Didn't know what cable terminators were used for what. Kept showing me the wrong stuff.

I am so glad coming to Altex Electronics on IH35No. I had brought our priest's headset microphone…read morewhich has seen better days after so many uses out in the field deployments and Mass celebrations. I've searched through Amazon, eBay, Best Buy and other online store(s) for a replacement wire and adapter unit, but to no avail. But at Altex Electronics, Mr Tom White, Custom Cable Expert, gave new life to this headset microphone. This is the GO-TO place to have all your computer and electronic needs done. The staff are pleasant and knowledgeable experts in their fields

They were very thorough. Great customer service and great prices. Fast turn around. Highly…read morerecommended.

MacTLC is an authorized & certified Apple Service Center…read more My Mac-Pro $2500 laptop crashed and wouldn't charge. I took it to the Geek guys, who tried charging it. I was told that it was time for a new laptop, the hard drive was gone. I wanted a second opinion and took it to MacTLC. Just WOW! I went here instead of the Genius Bar because so was able to schedule a fast online appt. I dropped it off and received a call later that day. They ran diagnostics and found the issue. I picked it up and paid my $189. invoice. That's a lot cheaper than a new laptop. Thanks MacTLC!

I needed to boost the speed of my aging desktop, and San Antonio Computer Repair Techs & Custom…read moreBuilds delivered same-day upgrades. They recommended and installed new RAM and a solid-state drive for faster boot times and multitasking. My system now runs like a brand new machine--apps open instantly and performance is smooth. The entire process was explained clearly, and they even cloned my old drive. If you're looking for expert RAM and SSD upgrades near San Antonio, this is the shop to trust.

I discovered a virus on my high-performance gaming desktop and needed repair fast. I brought it to…read moreSan Antonio Computer Repair Techs & Custom Builds and they handled everything the same day. They removed all malware, restored system performance, and even resolved issues affecting my RGB lighting and game stability. The system is now faster, safer, and visually flawless. If you're looking for expert virus removal on custom gaming PCs, this is the top shop in San Antonio.