Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted IT Partner in Laguna Beach
The Computer Friend has been serving Orange County for over 20 years, providing comprehensive IT solutions for personal and small business clients. Our team of specialists delivers on-site and remote technical support, computer repairs, custom-built systems, and SEO-optimized website development. With expertise in network infrastructure, digital security, and data recovery, we prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent pricing and same-day service. Our 99% customer retention rate reflects our commitment to quality workmanship and ongoing technological education.We serve Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Beach, and Santa Ana, offering both drop-off and location-based services. Our technicians handle hardware/software upgrades, virus removal, system diagnostics, and business IT maintenance packages. As a family-operated business, we maintain direct owner involvement in all technical consultations and service delivery.
Services
Computer Repair
SEO Services
IT Support
Website Development
Virus Removal
Custom Computers
Data Recovery
Network Setup
Remote Support
System Upgrades
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of local IT expertise with same-day service guarantees
- Our technicians provide both on-site and remote support options
- Custom-built computer solutions tailored to individual performance needs
- Specialized SEO services for WordPress websites with Yoast optimization
- 99% customer retention rate through transparent pricing and quality workmanship
What people say
Same-day service
Technical expertise
Reliable repairs
SEO improvements
Transparent pricing
Services
Computer Repair
We provide comprehensive computer and laptop repair services throughout Orange County. Our technicians handle hardware failures, software issues, and system crashes with same-day service availability. Specializing in motherboard repairs, screen replacements, and virus removal, we serve both personal and business clients with transparent pricing and quality workmanship.
SEO Services
Our SEO experts specialize in WordPress website optimization using Yoast and other industry tools. We provide on-page optimization, keyword research, and technical SEO audits to improve search engine rankings. With over 20 years of experience, we help local businesses in Newport Beach and surrounding areas increase online visibility and attract targeted customers through proven SEO strategies.
IT Support
We offer both remote and on-site IT support for individuals and small businesses. Our services include network setup, software installation, security updates, and system maintenance. With flexible service packages and hourly rates, our certified technicians provide reliable IT solutions to keep your business operations running smoothly with minimal downtime.
Custom Computers
Our specialists create custom-built Windows computers tailored to your specific performance requirements. We offer component selection, system assembly, and software configuration services with options for SSD upgrades and graphics card installations. Each custom system includes antivirus protection and software optimization to ensure maximum performance and security for gaming, business, or personal use.
Virus Removal
We provide complete virus and malware removal services to protect your data and system integrity. Our technicians eliminate trojans, spyware, and ransomware while implementing security updates to prevent future infections. We also offer ongoing protection through antivirus software installation and system hardening techniques to maintain your computer's security and performance.
Questions
Do you offer same-day computer repair services?
Yes, we provide same-day computer repair services throughout Orange County including Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Laguna Beach.
What IT services do you offer for small businesses?
We offer managed IT services, network setup, security solutions, and monthly support packages tailored for small businesses.
Can you build custom gaming computers?
Yes, we specialize in custom-built Windows computers optimized for gaming performance and system reliability.
Do you provide SEO services for WordPress websites?
Yes, we offer specialized SEO services for WordPress sites using Yoast optimization and technical SEO best practices.
What are your service hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm, Tuesday 11am-4pm, and Friday 10am-2pm for drop-offs and in-person support.
Which areas do you service?
We serve all of Orange County including Irvine, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Laguna Beach.
Reviews (4)
Mari Kimura
Sep 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Wonderful communication with the staff! It was also educational; they advise you how to handle your device. Highly recommended and I will send all my family and friends to this store!
Wonderful communication with the staff! It was also educational; they advise you how to handle your device. Highly recommended and I will send all my family and friends to this store!
Liz Drolet
Jun 01, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Daniel helped me recover some important files from my laptop that stopped working. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. It's so nice to work with people that know what they are doing and just want to help you. I highly recommend doing business with this company.
Daniel helped me recover some important files from my laptop that stopped working. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. It's so nice to work with people that know what they are doing and just want to help you. I highly recommend doing business with this company.
Allfor Mom Km
Nov 06, 2015
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Very knowledgable staff. Paul was very nice to work with and pricing was very competitive. I felt like they knew all the options for my IT needs and I just had to choose what I wanted to do. They also had a web design department so I could work with the same team for my online marketing as well.
Gringa AlmostAuthentic
Jun 06, 2015
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Helped us with our website and also fixing our old laptop. Really happy with service and really fast. Faster than the box stores we took it to.
