How Can We Help?

Virus & Malware Cleanups

Virus and malware cleanups involve detecting, removing, and preventing malicious software that can compromise your computer's security. We'll use advanced tools to eliminate threats, restore system performance, and safeguard your data. Protect your device from cyber threats with our professional malware removal service!"

System Upgrades

Upgrade your computer system for faster performance, and improved efficiency. Whether you need more RAM, a faster SSD, a new graphics card, or a full system overhaul, we can provide a tailored upgrade solution to extend your PC's lifespan and enhance its capabilities. Get a performance boost today!

Broken Laptop/Screen Repair

Custom Desktops

We can build a high-quality custom desktop that can be used for business use and/or PC gaming computers. Choose from our popular small form factor or a full-size design. We offer many options, including a discreet graphics card, RGB lighting and AIO cooling. We'll do our best to make it the way you want it!

Problem Solving

A crashed computer or program is certainly a nuisance for anyone. A blue screen may even prevent your computer from booting. We can figure out those goofy error messages. Simply provide us the EXACT text or screenshot and tell us what you were trying to do when it occurred. We enjoy a good challenge!

Data Recovery

We've had great success recovering data from failing or failed mechanical drives. Data is placed on alternate media or another computer for the customer.
** Restrictions apply **
Outside lab service (forensic recovery) is available for jobs we can't handle in-house.

Data Transfers

We can safely move or copy all your files from one computer to another—even if your old computer no longer works. Documents, photos, music, email, and more.

HP Business Printer Service

We provide expert service for HP business and enterprise printers. This includes full maintenance kits, fusers, rollers, trays, covers, and network configuration.

Used Computers & Parts

We buy and sell gently used computers and component parts. Every system is refurbished in-house, upgraded if necessary, and fully tested for reliability.

Backup Solutions

Your data is very important. What would the consequences be if ransomware encrypted all of your files? Let's make sure it's safely backed up both on-site and in the cloud.

Small Business Networking

We provide IT consulting services to support your company's computers, servers, and network devices. On-Site and remote support are available. Functional, safe, and secure.

Website Design

We create good looking, small, low-cost informational websites for your business or organization. SEO‑friendly and clean.

Learn With Us!

Beginners are welcome to bring their questions. We guide you through Windows, Word, Excel, email, digital cameras, and any other questions you might have.

NAS Solutions

A NAS is a great small office or home office storage solution. Share files family and co-workers without the need for a full server. NAS solutions can scales to meet your storage needs.

Pi-Hole

Would you like a low-cost way to block ads and tracking while reducing bandwidth usage? Pi‑Hole is a solution that will accomplish that task for all devices in your entire home or small business.

Custom Built Desktops
Quality Components

MCC designs and builds quality desktops for both business and gaming. Choose from our popular small form factor, mid tower, and full tower sizes. There are a lot of options including RGB lighting and AIO cooling. We'll consult with you to determine the right balance of parts that will maximize your budget and meet your needs. Every desktop built is curated from the same quality, name brand components that we would feel comfortable using in our own computers.

RAM-A-GEDDON is causing delays with component parts!

Articles and Mini-Reviews

The article in the categories below contain our personal experiences with each one. Some are more extensive and others are merely first impressions to determine suitability & viability. No official testing process is undertaken. That is NOT the purpose of these reviews. These thoughts are our own as to how the product would benefit our in-house usage and/or our clients. Readers are strongly encouraged to check out the multitude of other websites that are much more in depth. Articles may be edited and updated over time. Click the accompanying links for the full text.

Hardware

Custom Built Desktops

Due to supply chain disruptions, we shifted from pre-built desktops to custom-built systems. This change has allowed us to design desktops exactly to our clients’ needs, without the limitations of pre-built options. We offer a few well-balanced base configurations that can be customized as needed, using only high-quality components we trust ourselves. If you’re looking for a mid- to high-end desktop, this is an excellent option.

Synology NAS Storage

Disk storage space was becoming an issue, so we tripled our capacity. Not only that, we also went from gigabit to 2.5Gbe transfer speeds. This has been a great boost in productivity and data availability. This NAS also offers additional features we didn't have before.

2.5 Gb Ethernet

Gigabit ethernet isn't enough if you have a new 2 Gig fiber-optic internet connection. The same is true if you transfer a lot of large files on your local network. The solution is to go with 2.5Gbe ethernet. We can help you do it!

Ooma

Ooma is a Voice Over IP (VOIP) solution for home and small office use. It's very low cost and will work with existing telephone lines.

Eufy Security Cameras

This affordable security system offers good features and does NOT require monthly subscription. However, it does have some limitations.

Software

Pi-Hole Ad Blocker

Pi-Hole is Internet filtering software to block a large percentage of advertising & telemetry data. Pi-Hole increases network security & privacy while simultaneously reducing network traffic. It will quickly become one of the most useful tools on your network!

OBS Studio

OBS is a free and extremely powerful video capture and video editing package. This software is great for creating YouTube videos and other streaming content. One of our distant goals is to begin releasing our own repair and troubleshooting videos on YouTube.

RetroPi

RetroPi is a console game player's dream! This emulator allows a person to play thousands of console games from over 2 dozen different consoles Includes support for, Atari, Coleco, Sega, Nintendo, PlayStation, XBox, Commodore, Amiga & more. RetroPi uses most USB controllers!

Docker Container Manager

Docker Container Manager software allows application virtualization on a NAS device without the need to virtualize the entire OS. This provides for more efficient use of system resources. The idea is that you can do more tasks with less hardware. It's great for Plex and Pi-Hole

PLEX Media Server

Plex is server based software that runs on either Windows or Linux that allows for the creation of your very own streaming media server. Simply copy the music and video content that you already own instead of paying monthly fees for streaming services!

Programming & Analysis

SEO

Search Engine Optimization can be both a challenge and time consuming for any website owner. We are implementing new techniques during website creation to rank better in search engines such as Google. This provides a cost savings to our clients while bringing more viewers to the site.

VSCode

The VSCode software is free of charge from Microsoft, and is perhaps one of the most powerful code editors available. It can be modified with a wealth of extensions to customize it do whatever you need! VSCode is an invaluable tool for coding!

Python (In Progress)

A cross-platform, powerful and relatively easy to learn scripting language. It can be used for websites, task automation & data analysis. Did you know that much of YouTube! is written in Python?

Python Crash Course Book (In Progress)

This books is a crash course intended for persons who already know programming. It's best for people who already know at least one of the languages in the C family. Stay tuned!

Wireshark

This packet-capture software allows a person to watch and analyze network packets for a variety of purposes such as:
Network debugging, Analyzing bandwidth usage, and finding malicious network activity. You can use the software to do a deep dive to determine whats actually happening.

Linux Operating Systems

Mint OS - Our Favorite!

This is widely considered the best Linux distro for users who are familiar with Windows! This is where you should start if your new to Linux!

Ubuntu

A widely used operating system for desktops, servers and IoT devices that's very stable. I looked at both Ubuntu GNOME and Ubuntu CINNAMON. If your switching from a Windows environment, we advise choosing Cinnamon.

Debian

A popular operating system for desktops & servers that's very stable. However the features within Debian lag behind other Linux distros. This is how it achieves such stability.

Raspberry Pi OS

A extremely lite version of Debian Linux that's intended to work on a Raspberry Pi single board computer or other minimal hardware.

Kali

A specialized version of Linux intended for both hacking and penetration testing. It includes many preloaded tools for this purpose. You probably won't use Kali unless you have a specific need for its capabilities.

Biography & Certifications

Shelby Meyer

Owner

Shelby Meyer is the Owner, CEO, CTO, CFO—and occasionally the head janitor—of Meyer Computer & Consulting, a business he started in 2002.

He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Purdue Global (formerly Kaplan University) with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and holds more than 30 industry certifications. Shelby’s expertise spans Computer Hardware, Software, Virus and Malware Removal, Networking, Cybersecurity, Website Design, SEO, and Coding.

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Customer Testimonials

Testimonials are representative of comments received from clients via Facebook or e-mail. Last names have been withheld for privacy concerns.

Computer Work

Just wanted to drop a note and tell you thanks so much for getting my computer back up and running! It is working great! Thanks again and I will pass on your name to other people I know who need your service! - Debby A

Thanks again for your help. We are all having lots of fun with the laptop. I will recommend you to everyone I hear of that is having computer problems! - Lisa T

Shelby Meyer is one smart dude when it comes to computers. He told me how to open Command prompt and what to type in to fix my computer. Now I can download programs again...Thanks Shelby. - Billy C

Shelby, thank you so much for your last minute help! We really appreciate it! - Spectrum Pork Systems

Shelby is great! He's been our computer person now for several years! - Edna U

I was able to complete my [report] and get it transmitted and accepted by 11:15 am yesterday. So, thank you very much your very expert help and consideration!! You can not understand the weight that you help lift from me. - Millie S

Meyer Computer and Consulting installed a new hard drive into my older desktop computer. They were able to clone the drive so I lost no existing data. They were able to quickly complete the replacement at a more than fair cost. I strongly recommend Meyer Computer and Consulting for your computer needs. - Eric B

I found Meyer Computer in the phone book and I'm glad. Whenever I have an issue with my PC I call him and he gets me right in. He diagnosis the problem and informs me on what he can do. His pricing is very fair and he's definitely worth a recommendation. - Rodney F

Website Work

Hey! We're impressed. Stayed in for lunch and was bored and went in and checked out your website. Boy, have you done a lot. The pics of the vehicles look awesome. I like all the pics entering into town. Great pictures. Yes, it definitely needs a new paint job. I showed these to [others]. They say you have a "top notch" display. - Bev K, USARMY TACOM

I just wanted to thank you for all the work that you have been doing on the Website. I looked at the pictures and the text that you inserted regarding the memorial and I was in awe. I have received many emails from the Commission praising the pictures and how they have renewed energy in completing the project. You should be very proud. Great Job! Thank You! - Tina S

The site looks very good! No surprise to me. - Rich R

Shelby, you do good work! - Greg H

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Contact Information

Meyer Computer is an Illinois small business operating out of a home office. We strive to keep the overhead down and prices affordable. We love our customers!

Telephone

1-815-590-1583

Mailing Address

Meyer Computer

695 Bloody Gulch Road

Dixon IL, 61021 USA

Email

smeyer@meyercomputer.net

call Call us today! 815-625-1583

MEYER COMPUTERREPAIR SERVICES

Serving the Sauk Valley Since 2002A+ and Microsoft Certified

MEYER COMPUTERVIRUS & MALWARE REMOVAL

Serving the Sauk Valley Since 2002A+ and Microsoft Certified

MEYER COMPUTERCUSTOM DESKTOPS

Serving the Sauk Valley Since 2002A+ and Microsoft Certified

How Can We Help?

Backup Solutions

Custom Built DesktopsQuality Components

RAM-A-GEDDON is causing delays with component parts!

Articles and Mini-Reviews

Custom Built Desktops

Synology NAS Storage

2.5 Gb Ethernet

Ooma

Eufy Security Cameras

Pi-Hole Ad Blocker

OBS Studio

RetroPi

Docker Container Manager

PLEX Media Server

SEO

VSCode

Python (In Progress)

Python Crash Course Book (In Progress)

Wireshark

Mint OS - Our Favorite!

Ubuntu

Debian

Raspberry Pi OS

Kali

Biography & Certifications

Shelby Meyer

Customer Testimonials

Contact Information

Telephone

Mailing Address

Email

Social Media

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MEYER COMPUTER
REPAIR SERVICES

Serving the Sauk Valley Since 2002
A+ and Microsoft Certified

MEYER COMPUTER
VIRUS & MALWARE REMOVAL

Serving the Sauk Valley Since 2002
A+ and Microsoft Certified

MEYER COMPUTER
CUSTOM DESKTOPS

Serving the Sauk Valley Since 2002
A+ and Microsoft Certified

Custom Built Desktops
Quality Components