Mac Mason Training and Repairs

MacMason training and Repairs

MacMason Mac and Phone repairs.

Serving the Upper Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Bathurst areas, we specialize in Apple* and Linux systems. Services include system audits, scheduled system maintenance and backup, software troubleshooting and updates, system security reviews and proprietary malware removal and reporting program for Apple* systems. We train individuals or can conduct group training in computer literacy and software applications. In-home or in-office services are available for families, professionals, educators or business owners. We can come to you or be your personal dial-a-tech hotline. Oh, and we can also turn screws to replace dead hard drives. We will keep your IT house in order, but we don’t do Windows!

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iPhone, iPad and Samsung Repairs

Fast and Friendly service dedicated to doing the job right the first time. But just in case we have a 90 day Warranty on all our Repairs.

We only repair what needs to be repaired. Sometimes a repair is not your best option. We will talk with you to find a solution that works best for you.

  • Screen Repairs
  • Battery Replacement
  • Screen protectors (We put it on for you)
  • Malware Removal
  • Data Recovery
  • Download Pictures to USB

Imac And Macbook repairs

We don’t just bandage problems by turning it off and on again. Instead, we diagnose, report and discuss how to actually fix the underlying issue of your software problems. We can also help you untangle software issues from hardware problems and provide detailed reports on your next step. Common problems we can fix are:

  • Slow systems
  • Malware infestations
  • Security checks after experiencing a scam
  • Backups and basic data recovery
  • Providing Dual Boot Apple/Linux operating systems
  • Software application reviews and installations
  • Mac Repairs Lithgow
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Senior Tech Classes

Senior and Adult Tech Training

We know that computer geek is its own language. We believe that computers are like any other tool, you need help and practice to learn to use them effectively. No one is born knowing how and when to use a wrench and it’s the same with computers. We promise to speak English, not techno-babble. We want to inform, educate and empower. We promise to be your guide – not your guru. We won’t talk over your head.

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Ask about our personal Training

We also offer personal training on a verity of topics. Each class is tailored around your learning style. We only address the topics you want to learn. No Homework, No Memorization , Classes designed around you understanding of tech.

Price $75 an hour

Bespoke One-on-One and/or Group Training Topics

Because we are trainers who also happen to be technicians, we like to think we’re as good at fixing users as we are at repairing computers. Helping people explore and enjoy using their computers is really what we do best. Here is a list of some of our most popular training topics, but feel free to ask us if there is something specific you need. We work with all ages and in all environments and yes, we have current Working with Children checks, police checks, full COVID vax and Flu shots.

  • How to avoid scams
  • Best practice parental controls (without the expensive and ineffective software)
  • Computer literacy, WiFi networks and basic lessons for Seniors
  • Basic Social Media and Cloud Applications for all ages
  • Basic iPhone/iPad lessons
  • Introduction to Apple productivity software
  • Video editing, Podcasting, & Digital photo editing.
  • Computer art and basic animation software (Apple, Linux open source and Wacom Tablets)
  • Introduction to Linux Open Source applications and how it can benefit you

Network and WiFi issue

With years of tech support experience, we can help you create the most stable WiFi environment possible. We can explain the difference between what problems are caused by your WiFi or what is your service provider. We are happy to prepare a report for you to rely on when you do have to call up your service provider.

  • WiFi network setup and troubleshooting
  • Network security & parental controls
  • Extending or splitting networks
  • Storm protection protocols for your modem

Let us help you with your Mac Repairs Lithgow

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    The other day I had a customer come in who had their Facebook account hacked. She mentioned that she never uses Facebook and was not sure how she got hacked. She did not like my next question Do you use the same password for everything? She mentioned that she uses the same password all the…

  • RV Facebook Scam

    Wednesday at 6 AM my fuzzy alarm clock informed me it was time to feed her. (KittyNinja really loves her breakfast) So half asleep waiting for my coffee to do its magic I opened up Facebook and saw that one of my friends had tagged me in a post on the Lithgow Facebook group. The…

  • Why I will no longer repair iPads

    I used to repair iPads but I noticed a pattern. I was losing money and time. iPads are fantastic devices. I am even considering getting an iPad Pro at some point. However, they are a nightmare to repair. I know that on April 1st I posted a joke blog post about no longer repairing Mac…

  • Apple Software update or else!

    I know that people hear a lot of bad things about software updates, but when you really think about it most of the people who say they have issues with software updates are the people who are using Windows computers. Mac computers do not have the same issues (Or the issues with updates are not…

  • Starting April 1st we will no longer be servicing Mac Computers

    I had a long time to think about this post! It was a hard decision but it had to be done! As of April first, we will no longer be servicing Mac computers as I find them difficult to work on. The software is always buggy and I just do not enjoy it anymore. We…

  • Keep your hard drive clean. How not be a digital pack rat.

    We are digital pack rats (American slang for someone who hoarders) we never like to throw anything away. The problem is that that a computer needs to have free space to work properly. So how much free space dose my Mac need? How to keep your hard drive clean. The quick answer is about 20%…

  • Are vaccine mandates a human rights violation?

    If you reading this you most likely have been in a recent argument about vaccines and decided to google “Are vaccines mandates a human rights violation?”. I have this argument all the time and decided it would be a good idea to put up a blog post to help you win this argument. While we…

  • BRB … COVID!

    I tested positive for COVID on Sat! .. Both Marc and I are taking care of ourselves, drinking lots of fluids and avoiding everyone! The shop will be closed until Tuesday, March 22nd. (assuming our RAT tests come back negative) Sorry for the inconvenience

  • SugarDaddy Scam Part 3 (The Proof….NOT)

    We are back again with the Sugar Daddy Scam.. This week we are going to talk about his ” special girl”. and why he sent this image. Wow, look at that money … So what? I see this a lot in advertising and scams (Sometimes they are the same thing). The reason why they use…

  • The Streamer Sugar Daddy Scam (Part Two)

    So last week we talked a little about my friend who is a streamer friend of mine who was approached by a scammer on her Instagram.The sugardaddy scam (Part One) We talked a little about how streamers work very hard at their craft however this sometimes makes them the perfect target for a scam. Saying…

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