Tech Help in Tiny and Tay Townships

I am Brent, and TechBrent is a one-person business based in Midland. Tiny Township stretches west and north of Midland, and Tay Township runs east toward Waubaushene. Both are close by, so visits here are some of the easiest for me to fit in.

Country homes and cottages

Out in the townships, tech problems are often about distance: the Wi-Fi does not reach the back deck, the internet is slower than you hoped, or the cottage TV forgot its settings over the winter. I can help with:

• Getting the most out of your internet and Wi-Fi around the house and yard (see Wi-Fi setup)
• TVs, streaming apps and printers that need setting up again
• Windows PCs and Macs that are slow or acting up (see computer help and Mac help)
• iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets
• Backups for family photos and important files

I work on software and setup only, so I do not repair screens or batteries, run cable or install cameras. If it turns out to be a hardware problem, I will diagnose it and point you to a reputable local repair shop.

Remote help saves you the wait

If you are seasonal and back in the city, or just do not want to wait for a visit, a remote session lets me fix things while you watch. It is also handy for quick questions after I have been out to see you.

Help for seniors in the townships

I am happy to sit down at your kitchen table and go through things slowly, from email and video calls to spotting scams. See the tech help for seniors page.

One person to make it all work together

Phones, laptops, TVs and Wi-Fi bought at different times from different places. As your tech concierge, I make it all work together, so the whole household can just use it.

Drone photos in Tiny and Tay

The Tiny shoreline is one of my favourite places to fly. I take aerial photos and short clips of homes, acreages, cottages and waterfront. A view from above shows the lot, the shoreline and the dock in a way ground photos cannot. See the drone page for examples.

What it costs

The rates are the same everywhere I work. Remote support is $95/hour, with a 30-minute minimum ($60), then billed in 15-minute increments. On-site support is $125/hour, with a one-hour minimum, then billed in 15-minute increments. All rates plus HST. New clients prepay the minimum by secure online payment before we start: $67.80 with HST for remote support (30 minutes), or $141.25 with HST for an on-site visit (one hour). For drone work, tell me about the property and I will write back with a quote. Full details are on the Services page.