Don’t throw away your “old” Mac, Chromebook or PC, don’t rush to buy a new system!

This service is for individuals and small businesses. Give your computer a second life with our professional installation, cleaning, and maintenance service. This service is free under certain conditions (see the Pricing section below).

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Secure your data, improve performance, and contribute to environmental preservation with Free open source software.

Our work follows the USENIX System Administrators Code of Conduct as well as the AQIII Code of Ethics, of which we are members, and adheres to industry best practices while remaining fully legal.

Migration to GNU/Linux (Ubuntu and Debian)

  • Upgrade/migration from Windows 7/10/11, ChromeOS or macOS to Debian or Ubuntu by a certified professional
  • Complete backup and virtualization of an existing system, as deemed appropriate
  • One-year warranty on all installations, including updates and one reinstallation if needed

PC Cleaning and Maintenance for SMBs and Individuals

Proper maintenance of your IT infrastructure improves performance and prevents costly breakdowns.

  • Recycling with local organizations
  • Complete cleaning and maintenance (PC/laptop dust removal, keyboards, mice, screens)
  • Keep your systems from overheating, clean, and free from dust or dirt that hinders fan functionality.
  • Reduce the risk of breakdowns or damage to components.

Purchase Assistance for New or Refurbished Computers and Peripherals, Installation, and Upgrades

After assessing your needs, we find suitable systems or clean, recycle, and repair existing systems:

  • Research and purchase (including peripherals like screens, keyboards, mice, printers, etc.)
  • System upgrades (memory, storage, etc.) in collaboration with your neighborhood shop

Security and Virtualization

  • Threat model analysis and implementation of best security practices
  • Advice on data encryption at rest (daily use, backups) and in transit (email, messaging, voice)
  • Secure data erasure
  • Backup and recovery
  • Data transfer and recovery (via our provider Kenedacom)
  • Antivirus setup

IT Fleet Management for SMBs

  • Software installation and updates (desktop, server)
  • Remote service, or on-site at your office/home
  • Optimization and installation of wired and wireless networks (WiFi) – we install a real router and wired access points for complete Internet control and performance
  • Remote access setup (VPN, RDP, VNC, etc.)
  • GNU/Linux (Debian or Ubuntu) installation on your existing Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC
  • Cleanup and optimization of macOS, Windows 10/11, server (Linux-only), or desktop systems
  • System upgrades (memory, storage, etc.) in partnership with your neighborhood shop
  • Antivirus setup

Pricing

    • Standard price: fixed rate of $130 CAD per system – $100 CAD for 2 or more systems
    • First service or installation 100% free for any teacher in Quebec (primary, secondary, college, university) — proof required
    • Free technical support: I dedicate up to 5 hours/month (priority given to teachers) for free technical assistance.
    • If you’re not a teacher, follow me on Mastodon to receive 1 hour of free service
    • Special offer available for FACIL members upon request
    • Option: pickup, and delivery for service at our workshop (additional charge)
    • Hourly rate and maintenance contracts available
  • Warranty:
    • 3 hours or 3 remote technical support requests included for one year with any Ubuntu or Debian system installation service
    • One free complete reinstallation or update within the first year