Computer Repair and Network Support Services

Voted 'Best of Forsyth' 2018 - 2024

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

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



Voted Best of Forsyth County

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
More Services


Networking

Internet Help

Voted 'Best of Forsyth' Seven Years in a Row 2018-2024
Is 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
More Services


Data Support

Data Services

More than getting files back..

  • Old to New Computer Migration
  • Information Systems Security
  • Backup Systems
  • File Transfer
  • "Lost Files" Recover
  • Data Recovery
More Services


Voted Best in Forsyth County

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

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Vote For Me - Best of Forsyth 2025

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)

In advance, Thank you for Voting for Me October 1 - 31, 2024



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…
Even then you can fall prey to identity theft.
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



AI Deepfakes

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.

How to Back IT Up


AI Deepfakes

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.

AI-Generated Deepfake Scams




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".

Windows Hints

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.

PC Maintenance


WiFi

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 Help



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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.

Old PC Upgrades