Twenty-five years of resolving slow machines, hardware failures, lost data, and everyday tech confusion — delivered in plain English, in your home or office, from Livingston to the Upper West Side.
Explain what's happening in your own words — no technical vocabulary required.
Most requests are scheduled for the same day or the next available slot.
The actual cause gets identified before any repair or purchase is recommended.
You leave the visit with a working device and a plain-English explanation of what happened.
Most computer repair calls fall into one of these categories. Not sure which one is yours? That's fine — that's what the phone call is for. Larry and his techs provide computer repair across New Jersey and New York, including Springfield, Livingston, Montclair, and Manhattan.
A computer that took five seconds to open a browser two years ago and takes ninety seconds today isn't imagining things. Something changed — and it's almost always fixable without buying a new machine.
Read more →A computer that won't turn on, won't get past a black screen, or has simply frozen solid feels like an emergency — and sometimes it is. More often, though, it's something small wearing a big costume.
Read more →Computers are very similar to automobiles. There's a lot going on under the hood, and most of it never gets checked until something goes wrong — which is usually the more expensive way to find out.
Read more →Installation of new computer components can be time-consuming — and the instructions that come in the box are usually written for someone who already knows what they're doing.
Read more →Don't just throw your old computer out. There may still be important, private information saved on the drive — and putting it out on the curb doesn't make that go away.
Read more →Just don't throw your old computer out. There may still be important and private information saved on it — passwords, financial records, photos, and browsing history. Larry has the hardware and software to wipe the storage drive clean before it ever leaves your house.
Learn About Safe DisposalThe problems that hurt most are the ones you don't see coming. These three are worth getting right — and they're part of every IT support visit across our New Jersey and New York service area.
The internet can be bad enough for adults sometimes. For kids, parents may want to put some protections in place to make sure they can't — even accidentally — click on something inappropriate.
Read more →Twenty years of family photos live on a laptop that's had one hard drop too many. That sentence is the reason this page exists.
Read more →The best virus protection is the kind you never notice — running quietly in the background, instead of showing up as a panicked pop-up telling you it's already too late.
Read more →If it plugs in, connects to WiFi, or has a screen, there's a good chance Larry can help you buy the right one and get it working — from computers and phones to sound systems, lighting, and security cameras, across New Jersey and New York.
Buying a computer from a big-box store means getting advice from someone paid to sell you the one on the endcap. I don't sell computers, which means my advice has nothing to gain either way.
Read more →A new phone or tablet is supposed to make life easier, right up until you're staring at an Apple ID password prompt at 9pm wondering why your photos disappeared.
Read more →Sonos systems are genuinely great once they're working — and genuinely frustrating on the way there, especially in older homes with WiFi that doesn't reach every room evenly.
Read more →A new Apple TV or Roku is supposed to make watching TV simpler — not turn into an evening of remotes, passwords, and "why won't this connect to the WiFi."
Read more →Smart lighting is one of those upgrades that feels effortless once it's set up correctly — and genuinely frustrating when a bulb won't join the app or a switch stops responding to voice commands.
Read more →A security camera system is only as good as its setup. A camera with a blind spot, a doorbell that never quite connects, or notifications that go off for every passing car defeats the purpose of having one.
Read more →Larry has been helping people with their technology needs for over 25 years, and still personally answers every call. He's known for being patient and comforting on the phone — explaining what's wrong in plain terms and putting people at ease when their technology (and their patience) has run out.
“Computer Larry is our go-to guru for everything computer. He maintains all three of our Apple laptops with expertise and speed, and we never wait long to have an issue resolved. He handles our 'meltdowns' with a smile and a quick fix. Highly recommend.”
Larry makes house calls throughout Essex, Union, and Morris counties in New Jersey, plus Manhattan, the outer boroughs, and southern Westchester in New York. Search "computer repair near me" in any of these towns and you'll find Computer Larry.