Make Places Smart

(513 reviews)

I was having trouble re-installing Office 365 (specifically Outlook) on my new PC laptop. All the…read moreother products installed seamlessly. Despite numerous attempts (and diagnosis time/effort), Outlook just refused to connect up with my email server (Google). I used Yelp, rather than the 800 number (which reportedly is slow in responding). Well a Yelp inquiry wasn't much faster as I didn't get a response for a day and one half. The good news is that Ken got back to me and things went well after that. We set up a remote access day and time. The remote access works really well and he was able to figure out a couple of details that were blocking the connection (cached incorrect credentials, Google Access issue, Registry issue and 7 unneeded and worthless .OST files). He even suggested a better virus protection software product along with improved Ad Blocker software. I am very pleased with the knowledge and support of Ken. They charge for a minimum of one hour and he had me working in 40 minutes. He told me that if I have another issue, I can use the remaining 20 minutes of help.

I am eternally grateful to Yoga Bear for recovering my photos. I stupidly accidentally formatted my…read moreexternal hard drive with Time Machine and lost 15 years' worth of photos. I had taken it to a competing repair shop and they said my drive was unrecoverable. But clearly they did not have the knowledge that Yoga Bear has. Theo recovered the vast majority of my files. He was communicative, friendly, and so helpful! I couldn't be more pleased with the service and expertise I was provided. I will 100% turn to Yoga Bear for any future tech mishaps and will be referring all my friends! Thank you guys!!!!!

Dan’s Computer Repair

(23 reviews)

I had an amazing experience with Dan's Computer Repair…read more He was very quick to respond, and asked me a lot of good questions to get clarity on the issue I had reached out to him about initially-my laptop wasn't charging properly. He came and picked up the laptop so he could try to diagnose the issue. Well, after testing it and looking at it, he said there was nothing wrong. And the darn thing was charging for him! Doh! He promptly dropped my laptop back the next day and wasn't going to bill me because there was no issue to repair. But, given the efforts he had put in and the driving back and forth, it didn't feel right so I gave him something to say thanks because he absolutely deserved it. AND....not sure if he gave the thing a pep talk but my laptop has been working perfectly since then. Dan is professional, communicative and timely. All things I really appreciate in anyone, especially a vendor. His initial quote on the repair costs was also very reasonable and I appreciated that he said he would let me know if it would cost more than the quote and that he would get my approval before doing any repairs. I highly recommend reaching out to Dan to for help with any hardware or software issues you may be experiencing with your tech. Hopefully I won't need to any time soon, but will do so when the time comes!

Dan was incredibly helpful in diagnosing my husband's laptop issue quickly and clearly. He provided…read morea detailed estimate that made it easy for us to decide whether the repair was worth the cost. Everything was handled smoothly through text and pictures, which made the process super convenient. I recommend Dan with full confidence for his professionalism, knowledge, and excellent service!

VeresTech IT Solutions

(6 reviews)

While traveling, my older laptop ran into an issue booting up. I know a little about the issue from…read moregoogling and what not but didn't have the right components to fix it while on the road. I contacted VeresTechband they responded promptly and often to all my questions and worked with me on possible solutions with what fit my timeline. Well worth checking out if you have any computer issues that you are unsure about. Very communicative and explains issues and possible solutions.

Hanul quickly responded and quoted a price for the service we needed. Set up an appointment for…read morenext day, fit perfectly for the time and speed. Promptly arrived on time and started working. Unfortunately the cable modem was having issues but he still proceed to tech the issue. The equipment I got wasn't working properly so I bought a new one. He came back another day early and serviced the call. After a bit, got the modem up and running and we are good to go. Absolutely patient and understanding. Knows his stuff and willing to work with you. Do not hesitate to use his services. Thank you for everything.

iFix Tronics

4.2

(161 reviews)

This guy id a rockstar for small electronics repairs. Would not hesitate to take my electronics…read morethere to fix again.

Do not get your screens replaced here. The colors will not be the same anymore, and it will not be…read morewaterproof. They damaged my iphone 13 and but not fix it properly or do anything about it. They also did the same thing to another person I know.

Sac City Computer Hub

4.6

(91 reviews)

I purchased two items my wife chose, a laptop for our son and a desktop for herself over six…read moremonths ago. The prices were great! Most important both computers work extremely well. I'm going with my friend soon. He's going for a computer and I'm going for desktop like my wife's.

This is a wonderful shop. Kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable and very no nonsense. I'd recommend it to…read moreanyone. Even in my panic over my laptop hinge nonsense they were clear and gave me good options etc. based on my experience so far I'd like to be loyal to this shop :)

Natomas Computer Tech

(73 reviews)

Called for assistance troubleshooting my custom build PC for a power issue. Very responsive and…read moregreat communication, diagnosed my issue and was able to help fix/replace the part quickly since he had it in stock. The quality of my experience was fantastic and I found it to be a great value overall. Will happily go back if I have a need for computer tech services.

I just wanted to take a minute and tell you about Alan the owner…read more My mothers 104 yr old mother's computer has hacked and I needed someone to come out and give me advise as to what to do. I called Alan. Alan called moments after I called which I was thankful for. He told me what things I needed to worry about and what to address on the phone. He spent some time speaking with me. He told me the things he thought needed to be addressed, and told me he didn't think he needed to come out and wanted to save me money if I could do it myself, which I could. It is not very often that I speak with someone who is willing to help and is not just interested in making a buck. I have other older family members who are not as computer savvy as myself, they we in the room when I was speaking with Alan. They all asked me for his contact information, as they do run into problem that need to be addressed time to time. I would recommend Alan to anyone who has computer issues as I thought he was running a fair and knowable business and looking out for YOU! Thank you Alan!

A Better Computer Doctor

4.4

(25 reviews)

I was having an email problem with my hosting service and couldn't get it resolved. Ryan sorted it…read moreout and got me back in business! Nice to have personal service at your doorstep!

I asked for a quote and within minutes he responded. His fee was good, so the next day I asked if…read morehe could come to my office. He was out within a couple of hours the same day and had my printer running within minutes. He not only fixed what was wrong with the printer, but checked to see if it needed any updates and made recommendations for how to avoid the problem in the future. Fast, efficient, and courteous. I will definitely use A Better Computer Doctor again in the future and will recommend this business to my friends and co-workers.

The Home Security Experts

(86 reviews)

Huge shoutout to The Home Security Experts (HSE) .. Matt and Bryce have been a big part of keeping…read moreour parks running right. They've set up 5 of our properties across Placerville, Auburn, Pollock Pines, Plymouth, and Rancho, with and when we need service, they show up. Period. They answer calls, respond to texts, and understand that I'm not exactly the "wait patiently" type when something needs to get handled ... and every single time, they come through. Their security camera systems are high quality and exactly what we needed and are dialed in positioned exactly where they need to be, with easy access from both our office and our cell phones. That level of setup and functionality makes a huge difference in day-to-day operations. That kind of reliability is hard to find. Good people, solid work, and dependable when it matters. Appreciate you guys Eve ~

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. I have been trying to contact our representative since March, and have…read moretried to contact HSE multiple times with no answer every time. I have been double charged for months and I want to prevent that from happening to anyone else. I would like to formally file a complaint regarding my experience with Home Security Experts, an ADT Authorized Dealer, and specifically Sales Representative Jesse Soltelo (Dealer License #12352). My family originally purchased ADT equipment and monitoring services through Home Security Experts in November 2024. We had no billing issues and were satisfied customers until we moved residences in March 2025. Prior to our move, I contacted Jesse Soltelo to discuss transferring our existing ADT service and equipment to our new residence. During that conversation, I was informed that rather than paying the approximately $200 transfer fee, he would cancel our existing service and enroll us in a new account with new equipment and services at our new address for no cost. Based on those representations, we proceeded with the new installation. On March 20, 2025, I received a DocuSign contract for the new installation. The agreement reflected an installation fee of $99; however, I understood that amount would be waived, and the documentation indicated a balance due of $0. Despite this, we were subsequently charged the $99 installation fee. I immediately contacted Jesse regarding the discrepancy. He acknowledged the issue and informed me that the $99 charge would be refunded. To date, I do not believe we have received that refund. Shortly thereafter, we discovered we were being billed for both the new account and the account associated with our previous residence. I again contacted Jesse and asked whether the prior account had been canceled as promised. Rather than responding via text message, Jesse called me and stated that he was unaware we were still being charged for the previous account. He assured me that he would take care of canceling the old service. When no resolution occurred, I followed up multiple times. After additional conversations, Jesse acknowledged that we should be refunded for the months we had been charged since our move and confirmed both our previous and current addresses. However, despite those assurances, the issue was never resolved. Following those discussions, my messages began going unanswered. Eventually, my text messages no longer appeared to deliver, and I was unable to obtain any further updates regarding the status of our account, cancellation, or refund. As a direct result of these failures: * Our previous account was never properly canceled despite being represented as canceled. * We have continued to incur charges for monitoring services at a residence we no longer occupy. * We were charged for two ADT accounts simultaneously. * We were charged a $99 installation fee that we were told would not be owed. * We have spent significant time attempting to resolve this issue through the salesperson who originally handled our account. * We are now receiving repeated collection and billing calls from ADT regarding the account associated with our previous residence. The most concerning aspect of this situation is that we relied on the representations made by your sales representative. Had we been informed that the original account would remain active or that we would continue to be contractually responsible for both accounts, we would have handled the move and transfer process differently. Instead, we followed the guidance provided by your representative and are now facing months of duplicate charges, ongoing collection activity, and concerns regarding potential damage to our credit due to an account that should have been canceled when we moved. I respectfully request the following: Immediate cancellation of all ADT services associated with our previous residence. A complete investigation into why the prior account was not canceled as represented. A full refund of all monitoring charges incurred on the previous residence after our move date. Review and reimbursement of the $99 installation charge that we were advised would be waived. Written confirmation that any delinquency, collections activity, or negative reporting associated with the prior account will be corrected and will not impact our credit. A written explanation of what occurred internally and why this issue remained unresolved despite multiple communications with your representative. I have retained screenshots of my communications with Jesse Soltelo, call records, and supporting documentation regarding the installation agreement and account activity, which I am prepared to provide upon request. I have been double charged since MARCH OF THIS YEAR. I sent my original email back in May with no response, due to lack of resolution I will now make my family's experience public. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. I would give zero stars if possible.

Mr Z Locksmith

(7 reviews)

Mr Z was Very fast to come out on Sunday to help us re-lock our front door. it real quick great…read moreservice.

He was fast and efficient, transparent on pricing, very friendly. I would absolutely recommend to…read moreanyone and use again!

1 Source Electric

(284 reviews)

We hired Jeff to help us install a new sprinkler timer and help me clean up the rats nest of wires…read moreoutside of our 80+ year old home. He wired up some outdoor outlets and repaired/replaced some outlets throughout the home as well. He recommended that we install two GFI protected circuit breakers on circuits that weren't grounded, and in doing so we uncovered a problem with the way one of the circuits was wired as turning on the kitchen lights caused the new GFI breaker to trip. He came back the very next day and quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. Jeff is very knowledgeable and efficient in his work, and I'm glad I know have someone to turn to for troubleshooting electrical problems.

I had an issue with my hardwired smoke detectors repeatedly going off early in the morning. When I…read morecalled 1 Source Electric, Jeff walked me through some troubleshooting over the phone before offering to come by and take a look. He arrived within about 20 minutes, quickly identified the issue, explained my options, and replaced all of the smoke detectors with the same brand to ensure they worked together reliably. Jeff was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. I really appreciated the prompt service and would definitely recommend him and 1 Source Electric.

Low Key Locksmith

(352 reviews)

you can imagine the panic when you get to your car at the airport only to realize your keys have…read morebeen lost. the dealership was unable to make a new key so I called Low Key and Zade met me there in just a few hours, made a new key, programmed it and I was back on my way. He communicated constantly that he was on his way, arranged a place to meet, his service was absolutely amazing!

I have used Zaid's services on multiple occasions, and he has always been reliable and…read moreprofessional. As a mom of teenage girls, things like makeup, expensive perfume, and personal items have a way of disappearing, which led me to change my lock code multiple times. Unfortunately, I eventually forgot the code. After attempting to kick the door in myself (a huge mistake and a lesson learned!), I called Zaid to remove the lock. He was able to help quickly, and when I needed a new lock installed, he was the first person I called. Zaid is now my go-to locksmith. He is dependable, knowledgeable, and provides excellent service. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a trustworthy locksmith.

Cellular Kingz

(21 reviews)

The are my new phone guys I love them. I walk in, tell them what I need and they make sure it…read moregets done the way I want. EXCELLENT customer service. I refuse to deal with anyone else like Metro.

Brought my phone in because it would be at 100% and then randomly die or drop down to six as it…read moreturns out. I had water damage so they replaced my battery and it was good as new :) saved me $800 but still a little pricey with the battery replacement cost me 250$ and had to pay for them to fix my service (that THEY messed up) costing me another 90$) :/ Eh mixed feelings about this place

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Lisa S.

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6 years ago

We moved into a house that was fully automated, but nothing was working properly. Id go into details, but I don't understand it all! Elijah was quick to respond and came over to look at the equipment and provide me with a quote. We scheduled the work for the following day and everything is working properly now and he explained it all to me in easy to understand terms! I was ready to get rid of all the home automation before he helped figure it out. Thank you again! read more

Rebecca C.

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8

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2 years ago

Elijah just finished a complex project at my home and I am extremely satisfied with the results. He was punctual, professional, and demonstrated a high level of expertise throughout the entire process. He went over and beyond. I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable professional. read more

Jeff B.

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0

6 years ago

Very good service, installation of ring cameras and smart home lighting devices. Very professional and willing .

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I called The Install guys after reading a few reviews. I just moved and needed a few TVs mounted…read moreand wanted a clean install. Ray took the time to answer my questions, provide a quote and scheduled me for the next day. Ray showed up with his partner James and both were easy going guys and easy to work with. They got to work and knocked out the job quickly, did the job how I wanted and better than another contractor I spoke to would have done! And did everything including parts for a great price!

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Eugene and Herman are awesome. I had a random work request for new network cable runs for my…read morehome-office and add additional security cameras. The work wasn't easy considering what they had to go through for some of these runs, but it didn't stop them from going above and beyond. Everything turned out great and they even went as far as to organize the mess of wires in the server closet and security box, not necessary but super impressed with their attitude and work ethic. Both techs were super knowledgeable and had a real passion for what they do, which is a great combo. Would recommend them to anyone.

Dear World, I had not known about this team here in July…read more2018 in the Greater SAC area. Yelped some help and decided on supporting the locals! Johnathan was my tech, This gentleman was on time, clean, professional, solid and worth a second call because of how confident I felt on his install the 1st time around. The second install was well performed also. I think Johnathan's boss should give him a Huge pat on his back for how he represents his profession, the guest and most of all his employer. I cant wait to call on his help again and so should you! Thanks again Home Technology Pros and johnathan for the service. Best 2018 Eric Sundstrom

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I decided to upgrade our sound system to Sonos System. I contacted Mark at Livewire whom we have…read moreused for all our electronics. He made some suggestions and once I received the Sonos equipment, he promptly arrived and did the install. Mark was on time, thorough and worked clean. I will not use anybody else to work on my home. Mark really knows his stuff and is always a pleasure to work with. His prices are very reasonable and he is dependable. Thanks Mark.

Mark Seibles at Live Wire Installations is truly exceptional. He transformed the internet in my…read moreU-shaped house into a seamless, single system--eliminating dead spots and significantly strengthening the signal throughout. He also streamlined our TV setup with a single, easy-to-use remote and repaired a broken backyard speaker system we thought might be a lost cause. From start to finish, Mark was professional, prompt, and clear in his communication. He provided a detailed and fair quote and stuck with the project relentlessly--even going above and beyond the original scope to improve every aspect of our home's electronics and connectivity. Mark is not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but also trustworthy and reliable. I won't be calling anyone else for electronics, speakers, or internet upgrades--Mark is my go-to from now on. Highly recommend!

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