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Gary Helm
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
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' Seven Years in a Row 2018-2024- 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' Seven Years in a Row 2018-2024Is 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."If it doesn't require a screwdriver it can probably be done remote."
- Software Installation
- Virus Removal
- Computer Clean up
- Router Configurations
- Printer Connections
- Email Setup/Repair
- File Recovery
Vote for Me - Best of Forsyth 2025
Each year, Forsyth County News has a contest to select the "Best of Forsyth".
Voting Begins October 1, 2024
You can vote once per day during the month of October.
I have been nominated in two categories for Best of Forsyth 2025.
The links below will take you to each of the contest pages where I am nominated.
Professional Service - I.T. and Network Services
Home/Commercial Services - Electric Device Repair (including Computers)
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Month
Technology is so prevalent the only way to be safe from Internet criminals is to…
- Never turn on a computer …
- Never have a cellphone, landline/phone or Internet …
- Never use Social Security.. never have a job, bills, taxes or go to school …
- Never have a bank account, take out a loan, have a car, house or apartment…
- Never have a mailing address…
Each of these rely on cybersecurity to keep us safe from Internet predators.
Internet and Computer Safety is more than which antivirus software to use.
This year Cybersecurity Month focuses on the need to:
- Use Strong Passwords and Password Manager
- Use Multi-Factor Authenticaion
- Recognize and Report Phishing
- Update Your Software
- Report Cyber-criminals
I have compiled a some helpful information and resources to help keep you Safe online.
Learn More How to Stay Safe
Back IT Up
No one is immune from having a computer problem.
Whether it is a minor incident or a major problem, there are things you can do.
- Protect Yourself and your computer (your data), before something happens.
- Prepair in advance. Ask and answer: What are you going to do when something does happen?
- Having a Backup is something every small business and residential user needs.
AI-Generated Deepfake Scams
I have never been a fan of AI (Artificial Intelligence) because I have been able to envision how dangerous it can be in the hands of the wrong people. Now the Pandora's box has been opened and cyber-criminals are using AI to create fake videos to fool people into doing what the criminal wants.
Those videos are referred to as "AI-generated deep-fake", and they have been showing up on social media sites Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger), X, Tic-toc and others, in greater frequency.
StaySafeOnline.org Security Awareness Series
More than slightly humorous, Eight Episodes on Computer and Network Security.
Featuring "the boss", "the new employee" and "the tech-guy".
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.
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.
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.
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Tools
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Internet
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Computer
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Security
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Websites
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Ministry
Even the Bible has a Copyright Bible Study, The Revelation
Recycle your unused Laptops, Computers and Electronics
Your Local Non-Profit Electronics Recycler
