Linux Computer Repair in New Jersey — Fast, Flat-Rate, No Guesswork

We actually work on Linux. We're not going to wipe your machine and install Windows — we'll diagnose the real problem and fix it. We've been a Linux-friendly shop for years and we work on Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, Arch, Pop!_OS, Debian, and more. Bring it in to our Somerville shop and we'll take a look.

Yes, and it's one of the more common Linux issues we see. A GRUB rescue prompt usually means the bootloader lost track of the root partition — this happens after a bad update, a resized partition, or installing another OS that overwrote GRUB. In most cases it's fixable without losing any data. Bring it in and we'll run the diagnostic.

Kernel panics after updates usually happen because a new kernel has a compatibility issue with a hardware driver or a module failed to load correctly. It sounds scary but it's often fixable by booting into an older kernel entry from the GRUB menu or rolling back the update. If you can't get in at all, bring it to our Somerville shop and we'll sort it out.

Diagnostics are $75, credited toward your repair. After that it's flat-rate — you get a firm quote before we start. Boot/GRUB repairs, distro installs, and drive replacements are the most common and are quoted after the diagnostic based on what we find. Stop in any time — no appointment needed at our Somerville shop.

Absolutely — this is one of the classic Linux pain points, especially with Broadcom and some Intel wireless cards. The fix is usually installing the right firmware package, but on some hardware it requires sourcing the correct proprietary driver and getting it to persist through updates. Bring it in and we'll get your wireless working properly.

Yes — and we spec it specifically for Linux compatibility. The biggest gotcha with Linux builds is picking hardware (especially Wi-Fi cards and GPUs) that has solid driver support. We've built Linux workstations and daily drivers for customers across Somerset County. Call us at (908) 428-9558 and we'll talk through what you need.

In most cases yes. Before we touch the drive we attempt to back up your home directory and any important files. When we reinstall Linux on the new drive, we restore your data so you come back to a working system — not a blank slate. If the old drive is already failing, we'll tell you honestly what we were able to recover before we proceed.

Yes. Dual-boot setups are something we handle regularly — we partition the drive properly, install GRUB to manage both OSes, and make sure Windows doesn't stomp the bootloader on future updates. It's definitely something you want done right the first time. Bring in your machine and we'll get it set up.

Yes. We do data recovery from Linux-native file systems including ext4, Btrfs, XFS, and others. Whether it's a failed drive, a corrupted partition, or accidentally deleted files, we assess what's recoverable and tell you before you commit to the repair. Data recovery starts at $199 after the $75 diagnostic.

Definitely. We can help you pick the right distro for your needs, install it (clean install or dual-boot), migrate your documents and browser data, and make sure everything works before you leave. For most people making the switch, we recommend starting with Linux Mint or Ubuntu — but we'll talk through what makes sense for how you actually use your computer. If you're running a Lenovo laptop, it's worth noting that ThinkPads in particular are well-known for strong Linux compatibility out of the box.

Our Somerville shop serves customers across Somerset County and central NJ — Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Raritan, Bound Brook, Manville, Warren, Franklin Township, Edison, and beyond. Customers also reach us from Somerset and surrounding towns. Drop-off only for home customers, but we make it easy: pull into our lot at 75 N Bridge St and call us — we'll come out to your car.