
Information Technology Specialist
204 Hickory Oak Hollow
Cumming, GA 30040
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Evenings & Saturday by Appointment
770-744-2084 Email Gary at GaryHelm.Net
Near Me: Cumming Georgia, Forsyth County GA, Dawsonville GA, Gainesville GA, Dahlonega GA, Lake Lanier, Free Home GA, Ball Ground GA, Johns Creek GA, Milton GA

Computer Repair
Voted 'Best of Forsyth' 2018-2025- Computer & Laptop Repair
- Microsoft Windows Repair
- Windows Reinstall & Upgrade
- Virus & Malware Removal
- Slow Computers Tuneup
- Problem Solving
- Software Installation
- Printer Connections
- Email Setup

Internet Help
Voted 'Best of Forsyth' 2018-2025Is Your Internet a Joke and No One is Laughing?
- Internet Help
- Install / Repair WiFi
- Connect Cat-5e/6 LAN
- Internet Security
- Router Configuration
- Email Server Support
- Web Design and Development

Data Services
More than getting files back..
- Old to New Computer Migration
- Information Systems Security
- Backup Systems
- File Transfer
- "Lost Files" Recover
- Data Recovery

Remote Support
Safe, Secure, No need to leave home or work.In addition to drop-off and on-site, I provide remote online support.
My moto is, "If it doesn't require a screwdriver it can probably be done remote."
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Windows 10 End of Life
Microsoft will quit supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025Will your computer quit working?
Will it be dangerous to use Windows 10?
What can you do with your Windows 10?
Will I continue supporting Windows 10?

Give that Old Computer a New Life
You have an old computer, and there is nothing wrong with it except... Microsoft Windows will not update, or websites will not let you do what you need to do.
Here are some options to breath new life into that old computer. Both options are current software without all the Microsoft requirement.

Internet Help
We depend on the Internet. When there is a problem getting on the Internet, that is a problem.
It seems everything is connected to the Internet.
You may be able to diagnose and fix some problems youself.
At other times you need help.
When you have an Internet problem to solve, let me know.
I will be glad to get you up and running.
Internet and Computer Safety
Cybersecurity
Staying Safe on the Internet and keeping our devises secure is not an easy challenge.
However, there are simple things you can do to be reasonably safe.
First, What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity refers to best practices and technologies used to protect us, our systems and our information against the malicious activity of criminals, natural and man-made disasters, hardware failures, and just simple mistakes.
Cybersecurity focuses on six primary areas:
- Identify Risk
- Prevent Threats
- Detect Problems
- Mitigate Damage
- Report Incidences
- Recovery
I have compiled a some helpful information and resources to help keep you Safe online.
Learn More How to Stay Safe

Keep your Windows PC Running Smooth
We invest a lot of money in our computers and the software. We do not like them running slow. And we do not like taking them to someone to fix.
Computers are not maintenance free.
And there are some things you can do to avoid taking your computer to someone to fix.
Here is a list of eleven things you may be able to do to help your computer run more smoothly.

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