Computer services

Purchasing Consultations
Buying a new system or peripherals? Getting conflicting or confusing information from salespeople? Not sure they’re considering your best interests? We can help you decide which products will work best for your particular needs. We promise honest advice—since we don’t sell the products, we’ve got nothing to gain but your trust.

New System Optimization
Got a new computer? Is it full of stuff you don’t want? Don’t know what to remove or how to remove it? Even new computers need attention to run their best. We can help.

Computer Tune-Up
Over time, all computers slow down. A simple hard drive defragmentation isn’t enough to bring back the performance your computer once had. Let us bring it up to speed.

Repairs
Computer acting up? Just won’t turn on? Call us. Our analysis will help you decide the most cost-effective solution. Put our knowledge of software, hardware, and peripherals to work for you. Our track record is outstanding; our expertise is unmatched.

Upgrades
Breathe new life into your machine. Though it may seem your computer is outdated as soon as you pull it out of the box, hardware upgrades can add speed, storage capacity, and graphics capability. An upgrade can extend the life of your computer.

Hard Drive Reformat/OS installation
Sometimes, the problems in your system lie deep enough that your best option is to start fresh. We will back up all of your files and data before wiping your hard drive clean. Then, we’ll reinstall your operating system, make sure all updates are completed, load up-to-date drivers for your hardware, and replace all of your data.

Data Back-up
There are many data back-up choices, including on-line, removable and remote. We can help you decide which is best for your needs, help you implement it and help you keep it running.

Data Recovery
Did your computer break down? Not sure whether you’ve lost your pictures, music, and other data? There’s a good chance that data recovery is possible.

New System Set-up
Got a new computer or fancy accessories? Wondering how to make them work? Let us help you get everything running at peak performance. It’s also the perfect time to optimize your system.

Virus/Spyware Removal
Use of the internet can make you vulnerable to unwanted viruses and sypware. Even if they’re not debilitating, they can bog down a system, resulting in slow, buggy performance. Don’t reformat your hard drive—it’s expensive, time consuming, and often unnecessary. Removal of viruses and spyware may provide the fix you need. When we remove them, we’ll also give you our recommendations for the best protection against them and the best internet practices to prevent unnecessary complications.

 

Networking
Networking allows multiple users to share all sorts of things, including the internet, files, or a single printer. From simple wireless set-ups to complex, wired installations, we’ve got the knowledge to make it happen. We also perform repair and troubleshooting on existing networks. Let us show you how smoothly your separate systems can all work together.

E-mail Optimization/Spam Control
Getting overloaded with unwanted emails? Is your inbox out of control? We can help you make friends with your email and show you how to keep it that way.

Web Design/Development
From simple, single-page sites to in-depth sites intended to sell a product (see e-Commerce), we can help you develop an effective, efficient web presence. We’re a one-stop shop, offering design and development, SEO, e-commerce, analystics, marketing, and hosting. It takes the interplay of all of these aspects to make a truly effective website.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
The art of ranking high in search results from search engines like Google and Yahoo. It takes knowledge to put this practice into play; we have that knowledge.

E-commerce
Setting up a shopping cart and selling a product or services online is good business—even if your business has a storefront. Once the basics are in place, learning to maintain your online store is simple. Let us set you up, then set you loose

E-marketing
It feels good to make sales while you’re sleeping or out skiing. We can help you develop a solid plan to drive more traffic to your site/online store. E-marketing might include “email blasts”, banner placement, and good SEO implementation alongside an AdWords campaign. Katalyst has a proven record in this field; why not apply our know-how to your business.

Google analytics
This information tells you who’s coming to your site, where they’re coming from, what browser they’re using, and more. Use this information to focus your marketing tactics and discover the strong and weak points of your website. We can put an analytics campaign into action, then help you decipher the information and implement new strategies as a result.

Google AdWords campaign
Notice the websites that appear in a colored box at the top of your search results page? They’re there because of Google AdWords, a pay-per-click service Google offers. An un-optimized AdWord campaign is throwing money down the drain. Making targeted ads that use targeted keywords result in improved Return on Investment (ROI). Katalyst knows how.

Lessons
Have an iPod, but don’t know how to get your music onto it? Want to burn those pictures of your grandkids onto a CD, or make a slideshow with them? Curious about the difference between a RAW photo and a JPEG? We offer group or one-on-one lessons for beginner to intermediate users. Subjects you might want to learn more about include Using the Internet, Basic Computing, Digital Photos and Digital Music. Don’t let technology intimidate you: make the most of your equipment, and get what you want out of technology. .