Computers & laptops
Slow, stuck, or brand new. I’ll help you get back to using it instead of fighting with it.
- Windows and Mac troubleshooting
- Updates and tune-ups
- New computer setup and moving your files
Your local tech guy · Muscatine, Iowa
Computer & Tech Help in Muscatine, IA: I Come to You
Printer won’t print? Computer crawling? Wi-Fi that quits in the back bedroom? I’m Josh, and I come to you. No driving to a shop, no unplugging everything and hauling it across town, no waiting days to get it back. I make house calls all over Muscatine, fix it right where it lives, and show you how it works.
Evenings & weekends: Sun–Tue & Thu–Sat, 8 AM–8 PM. Wednesday: appointment setting only.
What I fix
Everyday tech, handled at your kitchen table.
If it plugs in, connects to Wi-Fi, or asks for a password, there’s a good chance I can help.
Printers
The classic headache. Offline, jammed, or won’t print from your phone.
- Printer setup and connections
- Printing from phones and tablets
- Ink and scanner settings
Wi-Fi & home networks
Help your internet reach the rooms you actually use.
- Router and Wi-Fi setup
- Dead spots and dropped connections
- Home network security settings
Phones & tablets
Make your device work the way you want it to.
- New phone or tablet setup
- Email, apps, photos and contacts
- Backups and one-on-one guidance
TVs & streaming
Less time switching inputs, more time watching.
- Smart TV and streaming setup
- Sound bars and remotes
- Getting your apps signed in
Scams & hacked accounts
A calm helping hand when something looks wrong.
- Pop-up and phone scams
- Locked-out email and social accounts
- 2-step verification setup
Why a house call
Help that comes to you.
Getting tech help in Muscatine shouldn’t mean taking a day off or carrying a desktop downtown.
01
No hauling it across town.
A shop needs you to unplug everything, carry it in, and explain the problem at a counter. I come to you, so I can see how your printer, router, and computer are actually set up. Most problems make a lot more sense that way.
02
Evenings and weekends.
I’m available Sunday through Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. That means help after work or on a Saturday, without rearranging your whole week. Wednesdays are for setting appointments.
03
Simple, upfront pricing.
$50 an hour, and the first conversation is free. On-site visits have a one-hour minimum, and bigger projects get an estimate first. No subscription and no surprises. See rates & FAQ.
Your neighbor with the top hat
Muscatine based, Muscatine proud.
I’m Josh Sargent. I live and work right here in Muscatine, and The Tech Tamer is my own small business. When you call or text, you get me, not a call center.
I’ll come out to your place, take a look at what’s going on, and fix it with you. I explain things with no tech jargon and never make you feel silly for asking. Before I leave, we’ll try it together so you know how to use it.
I also make house calls out to nearby towns like Fruitland, Wilton, West Liberty and Durant, plus the whole Quad Cities (I’m there a couple times a week). See all the areas I serve.
Electronics engineering graduateNetwork engineering training
A little reassurance
What folks are saying.
Feedback shared by customers on Google and Facebook.
“Super nice guy, knowledgeable, came to my house & solved my issue. Very reasonable rates. Highly recommend!”
Peggy S.Facebook recommendation
“Josh helped me w/my problems and gave me helpful info after he left. EXTREMELY capable. Easy to talk to. Can't say enough about this experience. Do yourself and your computer a favor. Call him!”
BobGoogle review
“Josh was the best tech experience I ever had had with explaining and informing for enjoyment of my new device I would recommend him highly”
Arlene S.Google review
Names are shortened for privacy. Stars appear only where a five-star Google rating was provided.
Good questions
Tech help in Muscatine: the quick answers.
Do you really come to my house?
Yes. House calls are what I do. I come to your home or office anywhere in Muscatine, and out to nearby towns too. See the areas I serve.
What does it cost?
Tech help is $50 an hour, and the first conversation is free. On-site visits have a one-hour minimum. Bigger projects get an estimate before any work starts. If you’re a bit farther out, there may be a small added gas charge on your invoice, and I’ll let you know before we book. Details are on Rates & FAQ.
Can you come in the evening or on a weekend?
Yes. I’m available Sunday through Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Wednesdays are for setting appointments, so text or call and we’ll find a time that works.
I’m not very good with technology. Will you explain things?
Absolutely. Ask whatever you need to ask. I’ll explain it with no tech jargon, and we’ll try it together before I leave so you feel comfortable using it.
Can you help with scams or a hacked account?
Yes. If a pop-up, phone call, or strange email has you worried, or you’re locked out of an account, start with my scam and hacked-account help page, then give me a call.
What folks ask Google
Looking for computer help in Muscatine?
Is there a local alternative to Geek Squad?
Yes. If you’d rather work with one local person, I’m Josh, The Tech Tamer, based right here in Muscatine. I come to your home or office, explain things with no tech jargon, and you deal with me from start to finish. Text or call 563-261-0200 and tell me what’s going on.
How much does computer help cost in Muscatine?
With me, it’s $50 an hour. On-site visits have a one-hour minimum, and the first consultation is free. Bigger projects get an estimate before any work starts. If you’re a bit farther out, there may be a small added gas charge on your invoice, and I’ll let you know before we book.
How can I find someone to help me with my computer?
Look for someone local who will come to you and explain what they’re doing. In Muscatine and nearby towns, that can be me. I come to your home, so there’s nothing to haul anywhere. Text or call 563-261-0200, tell me what’s happening, and we’ll set up a time.
Do you look at computers for free?
The first consultation is free. Call or text, tell me what’s happening, and I’ll help you figure out the next step. Hands-on work at your home is $50 an hour with a one-hour minimum, so you’ll know the cost before I come out.
