Stony Plain · Spruce Grove · Parkland County
Slow computer? We'll tell you why — and whether it's worth fixing.
"Slow" usually means one of four things: a tired drive, low RAM, software bloat, or a hardware problem hiding underneath. The $99 System Exam tells you which — and what makes financial sense to do about it.
- Free 5-minute triage
- $99 System Exam
- Clear quote before repair
- Next-business-day answer
- 90-day repair guarantee
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Why is my computer slow?
There are four common causes. Most slow machines are a mix of two or three.
1. The drive is the bottleneck
If the machine still has a spinning hard drive (HDD), the drive is almost certainly the slowest part of it. An SSD upgrade typically takes a 2-minute boot to 15 seconds. This is the single highest-value fix on most laptops 5+ years old.
2. Not enough RAM
Modern Windows and macOS are heavier than they used to be. 4 GB of RAM is painful in 2026. 8 GB is the practical floor. 16 GB is comfortable. RAM upgrades are cheap on most laptops and desktops — when they're upgradeable.
3. Software bloat & startup load
Years of installed software, browser extensions, and startup programs can add a minute or more to boot time. We clean it out properly — not just "we ran a free cleaner."
4. Hardware that's about to fail
A failing drive, dying battery, dust-clogged fans, or thermal throttling can all feel like "slow." Some of these are cheap fixes. Some are warning signs that a bigger failure is coming. The System Exam tells you which.
What we do
- Free triage — call/text/walk in. We help decide if a $99 exam makes sense or if the answer is obvious.
- $99 System Exam — full hardware + software diagnosis, including drive health, RAM, thermals, and software load.
- Clear recommendation — repair, upgrade, replace, or leave alone. With a flat-rate quote.
- Approved upgrade or repair, with a 90-day guarantee.
Pricing
- Free triage$0
- $99 System Exam$99
- SSD upgrade (typical)Quoted up front
- RAM upgrade (typical)Quoted up front
FAQ
Slow computer questions.
Should I just buy a new one instead?
Sometimes yes. If repair cost approaches replacement cost, or if the hardware is too old to upgrade, we'll tell you. The System Exam exists to give you that answer honestly.
Will an SSD really make that much difference?
On a machine with a spinning drive — yes. It's the most dramatic upgrade most laptops can get, by a wide margin.
How long does an SSD upgrade take?
Typically 1–2 business days, including OS migration so your machine boots up the same as before — just faster.
Will I lose my files?
No. We migrate the OS, apps, and files. You boot up to the same desktop you had before.
Stop fighting your slow computer.
Free triage. $99 System Exam. Most exams completed by next business day.
Available 11am – 11pm for calls, texts, and booked appointments. Walk-ins Mon–Fri 11am–5pm · Sat 11am–2pm.