User-Friendly Compting

read moreSince 1993, User-Friendly Computing has provided expert computer and network service for all PC, Mac, and Laptop computers. Locally owned and based in Santa Cruz, California, we provide on-site service throughout all of Santa Cruz and Monterey County, including Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Aptos, Capitola, Felton, Salinas, Los Gatos, and Carmel. Our repair shop is open Weekdays 8am-6pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm. We are located at 505 River Street on the way to downtown Santa Cruz, across from Gateway Plaza.

read moreDo you depend on technology to maximize the efficiency of your business? Has that technology ever let you down? If you are like other businesses, you have your fair share of horror stories. Whether you have tales of downtime brought on by computer or network problems, or simply don't like how much your organization is paying to keep your IT up and running, User Friendly Computing is here to produce results. Our managed services plan will deliver your company enterprise-level IT support and solutions that are tailor-made to relieve all of your organization's technology-induced pain points.

read moreComputer malfunctions can be terribly frustrating. When your hardware does break, User Friendly Computing provides comprehensive computer and IT repair services that is designed to remedy any of your organization's technology defects. Whether it's hardware or software, servers or workstation, we'll fix it or find you a new one. Servers, Workstations, and all the IT components that make up your company's computing infrastructure are not indestructible. All of these computers, components, and accessories will ultimately fail.

read moreWe provide one of the broadest and most comprehensive local service and sales offerings, providing on-site service for networks, personal computers, printers, and peripherals. We pride ourselves on the customer loyalty and we have earned through years of high-quality personal service. Emergency after hours support is also available at $199/hr with a one hour minimum. Our field repair specialists remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We strive for same day service and complete customer satisfaction.

read moreUser-Friendly Computing was established in 1993 by Peter Huemer and Valerie Bettenhausen. Having worked for a number of other consulting companies since 1985, Peter had come to recognize a real need for professional on-site computer service in Santa Cruz County. Today, our satisfied clientele includes hundreds of local businesses, governmental entities, organizations, and private parties. Since our founding over 25 years ago, we have been providing one of the broadest and most comprehensive local service and sales offerings throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey County, providing on-site service for business networks, personal computers, printers, and technology peripherals.

read moreWe pride ourselves on the customer loyalty we have earned through years of high-quality personal service. At User-Friendly Computing, we guide our customers through today's minefield of choices and pitfalls to provide them with the proper technology foundation, training, and support. We are a full-service company, providing consulting services, network installation, maintenance, training, support, sales, and service. Our experience in all major network environments, operating systems, and computer hardware helps us guide you towards efficient use of your resources, both by avoiding pitfalls and by identifying new technology to improve productivity.

read moreStandard point-of-service security solutions are highly difficult to institute, update, and manage. This can lead to complex operations and an increase to overhead cost. User Friendly Computing wants to help you eliminate these issues with an All-In-One Security Solution, also known as Unified Threat Management (UTM). In order to grow as a company in today's digital world, you have to provide your employees with resources that make them more efficient. The Internet is one of most important resources your employees will require.