Born Again Computer Repair — Blog
Straight talk on computer repair, custom builds, and IT from Tyler Bornak — a US Army veteran running Pittsburgh's most trusted independent PC shop.
If you want a PC built the right way — with the right parts for your actual needs — buying local in Pittsburgh beats any big-box build configurator. Here's what's worth building in 2026.
Geek Squad charges a $100 diagnostic fee just to tell you what's wrong. A local tech shop in Pittsburgh often fixes the whole problem for less than that. Here's why local always wins.
The worst advice you can get is from someone who profits either way. Here's an honest framework for deciding whether to repair your machine or move on.
A thousand dollars buys a lot of gaming PC in 2026 — if you spend it on the right things. Here's what to prioritize, what to skip, and what you can realistically expect at this budget.
Every minute your staff can't work costs your business money. A help desk hotline that puts you on hold for 45 minutes isn't IT support — it's a liability. Here's what a real IT partnership looks like.
A factory reset sounds nuclear, but sometimes it's actually the better option. And sometimes virus removal is the right call. Here's how to think through the decision.
The RTX 5090 is the fastest consumer GPU ever made. The RTX 4090 is still genuinely excellent. Whether upgrading makes sense depends entirely on what you're doing with the machine.
Data recovery is one of those services surrounded by both false hope and unnecessary panic. Here's an honest look at what's actually recoverable — and what isn't.
Your home office network is carrying your career. A dropped video call during a client presentation, a VPN that won't connect, or a WiFi dead zone in your office shouldn't be acceptable. Here's how to fix it.
The military teaches you to make good decisions with imperfect information under time pressure. Buying a PC shouldn't require a degree in computer science. Here's the veteran's guide to getting it right.
Quality PC repair shouldn't be limited by geography. If you can't find a trustworthy local tech, send-in repair is a legitimate option — and this is exactly how it works.