Need-a-Nerd minimizes your IT downtime and lets you focus on what you do best, running your business.
Providing extraordinary, experienced IT support, installations, troubleshooting, networking, WIFI, and computer repair services for your business, restaurant, store, resort/inn/motel/hotel, office, or professional medical or legal practice in the New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Sawyer (areas in Michigan) and Michigan City, Chesterton, LaPorte (areas in Indiana). Conveniently local, very responsive and always dependable.
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Designsmith Spaces
Chris at Need-a-Nerd built a custom, high-performance tower for my design software, which syncs with my existing design tower. He also setup a redundant backup solution for both of my computers. He is very knowledgeable and reliable for any of my IT issues. Highly recommend!!! ★★★★★
New Buffalo Times
I was first referred to Chris Purcell at Need-a-Nerd by another small business owner in New Buffalo about 3 years ago. I found Chris to be quick to respond to my calls and always willing to help me via phone call or office visit to help solve my IT issues. He offers options to solving problems based on age of equipment, budget, etc. Chris is always professional, prompt, and able to help resolve issues within a reasonable time period. I would definitely recommend Chris Purcell as your IT consultant for your business. ★★★★★
LakeView Venditions and Tanning
Chris has been great asset to our business. He is very knowledge and always helpful. We were in the process of upgrading to a point of sale system for our tanning and and retail store. Chris researched our options and found the perfect fit for our business. If you are looking for a dependable, professional, honest computer guru, look no further than Chris Purcell at Need-a-Nerd. ★★★★★
The Pokagon Fund
I am proud and pleased to highly recommend the outstanding internet technology services offers by Need-a-Nerd in New Buffalo, Michigan. We have used Need-a-Nerd exclusively for all of our technological-related issues. To date, there haven’t been any issues that owner Chris Purcell has not been able to resolve. From services as diverse as purchasing and installing the best equipment for your specific business needs to providing advice on random ware, Chris is able to manage all of your needs and he delivers that service in a timely manner. As a private, philanthropic foundation, our organization—The Pokagon Fund—has found Need-a-Nerd to be a professional, highly-skilled, affordable, responsible and wholly trustworthy company to engage. I highly recommend Chris Purcell and Need-a-Nerd to manage and provide all of your technology support services. ★★★★★
Brewsters Italian Cafe
Chris at Need-a-Nerd was very professional and very responsive to our time sensitive needs. He fixed all our problems including some we didn’t even know we had. He was patient and taught us how to use our computer in the most effective way. We highly recommend his services. ★★★★★
Servpro of LaPorte and Porter Counties
Chris Purcell from Need-a-Nerd is our IT administrator for both our Michigan City and Valparaiso offices. When he started with us, he upgraded our old antiquated server and replaced it with a modern Windows server. He also provided us with a highly customized data backup server system for our critical business files. He continues to provide excellent ongoing support for any of our IT issues. Our business is 24/7 and our customers rely on our immediate response. Chris is the perfect fit as he is available for us both day and night. I’d highly recommend Need-a-Nerd to any business looking for highly responsive and knowledgeable IT support. ★★★★★
New Buffalo Inn and Spa
Chris at Need-a-Nerd is readily available to me to make things go right when they go wrong. He is great at suggesting upgrades to my systems (computers, security cameras, guest and office WiFi), keeping costs in mind. Local and very reliable! ★★★★★
New Century Planners
Chris at Need-a-Nerd was our IT administrator at our Chicago office until the company was dissolved in 2018. He maintained all of our systems including the server, workstations, and network. Chris was available both day and night. He communicates well, is very knowledgeable, and completes work in a timely manner. Chris was invaluable at solving integration issues with our cumbersome insurance vendor programs. I would highly recommend Need-a-Nerd to any business that requires this type of dependability and expertise. ★★★★★
Hicks Chiropractic
Exceptional service! Chris at Need-a-Nerd has responded to our many IT issues with punctual and complete service. He has been able to provide resolution and keep our practice up and running. Need-a-Nerd is the absolute best!! Highly recommend!!! ★★★★★
Beer Church Brewing Co.
We had spent over $100,000 with other larger companies out of Grand Rapids like Moss and the only team that could resolve our WiFi issues (for 95% of the cost of Moss) was Need-a-Nerd. Use these guys and quit throwing your money away with the bigger firms that are great at sending invoices but not actually doing the work or fixing what doesn’t work as promised after they have been paid. ★★★★★
Murray Appraisals
We have been using the services of Need-a-Nerd, Chris Purcell, for over 15 years. Chris has helped our business develop a networked computer system with redundant backup systems. He also keeps our system up to date with all the latest software to enhance the computer’s abilities and also to protect against viruses. Any issues we have had with our system, have been quickly and effectively resolved. Chris is not only knowledgeable but also very professional and dependable. It would be a mistake if you didn’t use Need-a-Nerd for your computer services. ★★★★★
The Mariner Network
Chris at Need-a-Nerd is our IT guy for the two small businesses that we own and has worked on countless family computers, towers, servers and Macs that we have had. To date, there has never been an issue that he couldn’t resolve quickly and cost-effectively. His knowledge to set up systems to prevent hacking and viruses have saved us countless hours of worry, money and time. Chris comes highly recommended in my book! ★★★★★
New Buffalo Township Public Library
I learned about Chris and his company through one of our library patrons, while searching for a permanent IT support solution. We have a new library building with numerous computers for public access, staff computers, servers, WiFi access points, printers and almost 20 security cameras, so upgrading and maintaining technology has been an ongoing challenge. He is easy to communicate with and responds quickly. 24/7. He is honest and I know our information is secure and his work is excellent. We are happy to have Chris on our team at the New Buffalo Township Public Library! ★★★★★
The Villager
Chris at Need-a-Nerd has been such a great help for our businesses. He set up our point of sale and network systems at both of our stores (the other being The Frisky Frog). He is dependable, responds quickly, and very easy to work with. I definitely recommend Need-a-Nerd to any business looking for computer help. ★★★★★
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
When I opened my first real estate company, I hired Chris at Need-a-Nerd to set up the computer system for my whole office. He did an excellent job and had my office running smoothly in no time at all. Chris is very reliable, very honest, very knowledgeable of the entire computer system, and is always available whenever needed. Chris has also worked on my personal computer whenever I’ve had issues and to set me up with a new computer system in my home. He is the best! I wouldn’t use anyone but Chris! ★★★★★
Ed Lijewski Builders, LLC
Exceptional service! I hired Chris at Need-a-Nerd to set up the company system for the office. He did an excellent job! Local, responsive and reliable. We are happy to have Chris on our team. I highly recommend Need-a-Nerd. ★★★★★
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