I build and service desktop and laptop PC computers. Through remote access software I am able to resolve most computer issues over an internet connection. This software allows me to see your screen and control your computer to resolve your critical (and not so critical) issues while you watch. I have been consulting on computer issues since 1983 and have written a computer column for a magazine for more than 10 years. As a VAR (Value Added Reseller) I sell hardware, software and accessories. In the Phoenix and Tucson markets I perform on-site diagnostics and assistance with PCs and networking issues, connectivity, and other technology solutions. Assist in importing and exporting of address books, contact lists and favorites from AOL, MSN, Comcast, Cox and other major online e-mail services. Since January 2012 members have purchased more than 400 Big Deals for computer tune-ups and consulting. I have more than 375 "A" ratings.
Business highlights
41 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Computer Tune-Up & Cleaning. Antivirus Removal. E-Mail Problem Resolution. Software Instruction. Data Backup & Organization. Printer & Scanner Errors & Problems. Networking. Remote Access Computing. File Conversion. Data Recovery & Hardware Repair. General Computer Consulting.
Joe to the rescue! First I had no internet connection & Joe was able to re-establish it for me. Then I bought a new computer & needed to have everything from the old computer transferred to the new one: files, documents, photos, etc. Joe was able to do the transfer seamlessly & completely. He worked professionally, patiently & with good humor. I'll call on him again, every time I have a computer issue! Thanks, Joe, for your great work again!
Description of Work: I had multiple problems & Joe was able to solve all of them!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James C.
07/2020
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
I had been unsuccessfully trying to get my login procedure to function efficiently for the better part of a month with, at best, mixed results. Sometime it would work and other times it wouldn't. It now works splendidly
Description of Work: Joe fixed (streamlined) my login procedure for my now Windows 10 software.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Ellen S.
06/2020
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe to the rescue! My computer was slow & acting badly. I also needed to set up a network of multiple computers. Joe went into my computer remotely & cleared out the viruses, then went to work setting up the network. He was able to set the network up quickly & gave me a tutorial on how it worked so that I'd be able to use it going forward. He was efficient, kept me involved in the process every step of the way, patient in answering my questions & while giving me the tutorial. His work, as always, was terrific & that's why i always go to Joe for any work I need done on my computers. He's worth every bit of the 5 starts I gave him! Thanks Joe!
Description of Work: I needed my computer cleared of viruses and to set up a network
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
It's always a pleasure to help a client!
Stewart M.
07/2019
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
I have used SMART IDEAS! by Joe Shipley to remotely fix computer/software issues for several years. He has always been able to quickly identify and fix any problem . He is very professional, kowledgeable and is quick to respond to a request. His rates are very reasonable. He is my (go-to) guy for any computer problem.
Description of Work: Assistance with a software program.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JUDITH D.
01/2019
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe could not get the problem fixed but he helped me get in touch with the company and was very understanding. I am 74 and have memory issues but Joe took time to help me understand. I will definitely call him if/when I have computer issues. The help was all provided on the telephone
Description of Work: Login problem on survey site
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
The issue revolved around the user not knowing the password and the "forgot password" link did not work. I wrote an email to the web company explaining the situation for [Member Name Removed] and asked them to reset the password or send her a new one.
Mike K.
10/2018
5.0
computer repair, computer training, internet service
 + 1 more
Everything went great, as always...for years! Joe is great, just got off the phone with him on a Sunday night. How many people have the work ethic to work on a Sunday night? I do, and so does Joe Shipley. I've had Joe for years and will continue to use Joe as my computer guy. My only concern is he might retire one year. Highly recommend Joe Shipley.
Description of Work: Computer services
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
I am not related to this member! Always nice being able to help. I know what it's like to be stuck needing help at night when a big project is due in the morning.
Scott B.
06/2018
5.0
computer repair, computer sales
 + 0 more
Excellent- Joe responded very quickly and gave us a thorough explanation of the best ones to buy. A really good guy
Description of Work: Recommendation on laptop to purchase
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
It's a pleasure working with clients like [Member Name Removed]!
Melissa G.
06/2018
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe is wonderful! He is super responsive and makes time in his busy schedule to help us with our computer needs. He was able to get our new hire's computer cleaned up, removed junk files and unneeded services, and increased the speed in a very short period of time. We have used him for the past several years and will continue to use him. If you are having any issues with yoru computer, this is the guy to go to!!!
Description of Work: New Hire Computer Set Up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
I've helped this client out about two dozen times in the past 3 or 4 years. They're great!
nancy T.
03/2018
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
My computer worked a lot faster and more efficiently when he was done. Would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Helping with my computer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
It's always a pleasure to read about a satisfied customer!
Stephen W.
02/2018
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe is the consummate IT professional, and I recommend him highly. Working with him remotely is as easy as having an IT help desk department sitting next to you !! He is especially patient with a customer who is not a power user.
Description of Work: Tune up of software on my laptop and repair of communication with printer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
Angie's List clients are my favorites!
John W. M.
01/2018
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Working closely with his computer hardware specialist associate, the new solid-state hard drive was installed and Joe had the computer ready for pick-up in a few days (turned in on Friday, picked up on Monday). I've worked with Joe for all my computer problems for several years now, and I wouldn't change anything. He's honest, reasonably-priced, and competent. What more can you ask for?!
Description of Work: My applications were freezing up with increasing frequency, so I took my computer to Joe, my go-to man for these kind of symptoms, and he found and fixed the problem - a bad hard drive. With the new hard drive, I should be good-to-go for another few years on my seven-year-old desktop.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$386
Lorrie A.
06/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe was able to make the repair remotely as well as clean out unnecessary files and download protection programs I needed. The work was done in one day and I did not have to lug my PC to a store. I will definitely use Joe again as well as suggest his services to my friends.
Description of Work: My computer was stuck on the black screen with a rotating arrow. Two other "computer repair people" have worked on it and never fixed it. I was also having problems with Outlook.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
Most people can benefit from a quick system tune-up. Systems that do not receive regular maintenance slow down due to temporary files continually being downloaded and stored on the system.
Morgan T.
06/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Very friendly, knows computers. Excellent sdervice.
Description of Work: complete check of desktop and laptop. cleaned and sped up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
Another member who has become a friend!
Renee J.
06/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
I have used Joe several times over the years. He is a delight to work with and not afraid to tell you what you can use to keep your computer clean. He was also nice enough to give me advice when I finally bought a new computer last year. GOOD GUY!
Description of Work: Joe worked on two desktop computers and one laptop. They are all running much faster and cleaner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$330
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
I'm proud to say that of the more than 600 Angie's List members I've helped over the last 5 years, many keep coming back! I may not hear from a member for several years (if I do my job right) but when they're in trouble, they call. This member had me speed up all 3 of her systems this time.
Barbara J.
06/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe was able to provide the assistance over the phone and in less than an hour. As usual, he was very efficient, professional, and personable.
Description of Work: I needed help downloading some virus protection. Also, my laptop was taking a long time to start up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
As computers get faster, it doesn't take as long to tune them up when they slow down. Less cleaning time means lower costs for my clients!
Michele M.
05/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe took his time to clean and followed up; computer working efficiently. Satisfied customer!
Description of Work: Computer was excessively slow.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
This laptop had thousands of junk files and more than 1300 threats and viruses. Took a while to clean them all, but finally got it resolved. The computer used to take 10 minutes to boot up - now it takes about 30 seconds.
Scott B.
04/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
I love the new Dell (which Joe recommended to me) and everything works exactly as I'd hoped. He did the job in the time he quoted which is important to me as I use the system daily for a variety of tasks. He does a great job.
Description of Work: Transfer all my files from a ten year old desktop to a new Dell desktop. I have an extensive music collection which I've devoted most of my life to and these files are dear to me, so I have to have confidence in the tech pro who works on my computers. Joe has been our adviser for our family computers for about 5 years and he always does the job quickly and perfectly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
A great client and a pleasure to work with!
peter R.
03/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
It was very good. It took them about a half an hour. They did clear it up very well.
Description of Work: They cleaned up the computer over the telephone with my wife's computer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Sharon T.
01/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Mr. Shipley has worked on my computer numerous times over the past few years and has always done a professional job. He is competent, reliable, friendly. I will always call upon him when I need computer assistance.
Description of Work: Mr. Shipley performed a computer cleanup for me and rearranged some items.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
I work hard earning reviews like this one.
CAROLE S.
01/2017
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe researched UTube. I tried their solution, but it didn't work. Will probably replace the printer which I don't like anyway. It's an HP Photosmart 6520.
Description of Work: Having problems getting my HP printer to put ink on paper.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John W. M.
12/2016
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe, together with his hardware partner, working remotely identified the problem as the APC Smart-UPS 1500 unit the computer was powered through. They thought it could be a faulty APC or bad battery. We took the APC unit out of the circuit and plugged the computer power cord directly into the wall outlet, reset a few Power and Sleep options in Win10, and observed overnight test results. Problem beautifully diagnosed and solved! Joe is a great computer resource, and I've used him consistently for several years. Highly recommended!!!
Description of Work: Persistent and nagging problems with random unforced computer shutdowns, and computer not waking up from sleep.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
This project was most challenging. It took some creative investigation to finally determine why the computer would shut down each hour. Turned out there was a faulty switch and a bad Uninterruptible Power Supply that was causing the problem. Persistence paid off. It'[Member Information Removed] great to work for this client.
Gary S.
12/2016
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Joe listens closely to what your problem is and directly addresses it. He his drop dead competent and very efficient. Five stars!
Description of Work: Last year, Joe helped me get up and going on my new computer; he did a great job. This time, a year later, I had Joe to clean up my computer and optimize its performance. It runs much much faster now, doesn´t freeze up or mysteriously shut me out of some apps like Skype.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
It's been a pleasure working with this member over the years!
JAMES P.
08/2016
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
June 2014, I bought a computer service through Angie's List from captioned company. Once again, Joe Shipley worked his magic and cleaned my system of the ransom virus and any other issues. Joe was able to identity the virus and delete same. I'm greatful for his assistance in this matter. All was made well due to the great deals from Angie's List and a long memory of an invaluable service.
Description of Work: Home computer required a complete scanning and cleaning. Adware had taken over my computer and prevented accessing any programs. In short, my computer was being held for ransom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
It was great catching up with the member whom I'd helped 2 years ago.
Paula B.
06/2016
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
I have worked with Joe for several years. He has done everything from set up a new computer to troubleshooting when things go wrong. He is always accessible, professional, and he gets the job done quickly. He conducts himself with integrity and I trust him with the content on my computer. He can use Team Viewer so he can help you without you having to bring the computer to him. That makes it so much easier to get things fixed quickly. His prices are very reasonable and he teaches you along with fixing your problems so you can do some of the work yourself in the future. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: I couldn't get my downloaded files to open and I could not read edit boxes that were embedded. This just started happening the day before. It took him just a few minutes to figure out what was wrong and fix it. He reconfigured my settings so that everything worked. I must have re-set my default application and didn't realize it. He had me back up and running on my project very quickly. He looked at my other files to make sure they had all re-set and would work as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
It's always a pleasure working with this member!
Loren W.
04/2016
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
When I did have my call with Joe a short while later, I explained what happened and how I was back in business online. He asked if I still needed his services, which I no longer needed. He gave me the option of keeping the credit and using his services later or having a refund. I chose to get a refund which was promptly issued by Angie's List. I was pleased with Joe Shipley's service, responsiveness and the response received from Angie's List. I would definitely use Joe's services again, when and if I have a need for computer repair and service. I like that he has remote services which can be performed at your convenience without having to travel anywhere.
Description of Work: I was having problems with my computer where the browser stopped working then the screen went black. I found there was a Big Deal for Joe Shipley's computer repair and purchased it. I contacted Joe who also reached out to me via email and left his number. We set up a time to speak by phone the following day and in the meantime he wrote me via email with a troubleshooting trick to try with the F8 key and going into Safe mode. The next day, before our call, I tried the F8 key and by somehow my computer restored itself. I never even went into the Safe mode, it just came back to the normal screen after a while. It was just a temporary glitch I suppose.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley
Sometimes a simple reboot is all it takes to solve the problem.
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FAQ
Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley offers emergency services.
No, Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley does not offer warranties.
Smart Ideas by Joe Shipley offers the following services: Computer Tune-Up & Cleaning. Antivirus Removal. E-Mail Problem Resolution. Software Instruction. Data Backup & Organization. Printer & Scanner Errors & Problems. Networking. Remote Access Computing. File Conversion. Data Recovery & Hardware Repair. General Computer Consulting.