Oakbog provides qualified, experienced Apple Macintosh and iOS Consulting & Technical Support Services in the Greater Boston area. Onsite help, phone and remote assistance is available. Oakbog's proprietor Adam Rosen is an MIT graduate and IT specialist with over 30 years of experience on the Mac. Apple Certified, member Apple Consultants Network. Oakbog is a recipient of the Angie's List Super Service Award for 2013 and 2014.
Business highlights
19 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Apple Macintosh and iOS Consulting & Technical Support Services - Mac OS X Installation, Updates & Troubleshooting; Networking Setup: Internet, WiFi, Printers; Upgrades and Routine Maintenance; iPad / iPhone Setup & Training; Vintage Mac File Transfers and Conversions
excellent and very knowledgeable.. provides great service at reasonable rates
Description of Work: excellent and reasonable resource.. Adam is superb!
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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
ANN B.
07/2016
5.0
computer repair
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unknown
Description of Work: Adam is terrific. I am now a regular customer.
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
CLAIRE P.
02/2016
5.0
computer repair
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I highly recommend Adam! He is super knowledgeable and easy to work with. Our home network is up and running--and our Mac has come back to life. Adam clearly communicated our options at each juncture in these projects and got done just what we needed.
Description of Work: Oakbog/Adam checked our network set up in our new home; advised us on it its functionality; and repaired an older Mac.
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$675
Kyle P.
12/2015
5.0
computer repair
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I couldn't imagine it going any better. Adam Rosen performed everything with grace, accuracy, and in good humor. The fact that every device is humming in our house and we have recovered beloved baby photos is the best thing that has happened all year. I will continue to use Adam forever. He is timely, no nonsense, conscientious, and affordable. I can't recommend Adam strongly enough!
Description of Work: Adam performed upgrade and clean up on multiple Apple products - IMac desktop, Ipad, and a disabled Mac Mini. The IMac is running perfectly now. Most importantly, Adam performed a miracle and transfered thousands of photos from old Iphones to the desktop. He also set up a new back up system. Lastly, he recommended a recovery specialist to fix a corrupt drive that had 17 K photos. He then helped to transfer those photos back to the upgraded IMac.
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
ANN B.
07/2015
5.0
computer repair
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unknown
Description of Work: Adam was great. I have an older Mac Pro desktop system that needed upgrading, and he cleaned it up and installed upgrades and had it running at twice the speed by the time he left. He came back a week later and installed more upgrades that had required ordering.
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quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
MARTHA W.
07/2015
5.0
computer repair
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unknown
Description of Work: Adam Rosen of Oakbog upgraded my old-ish MacBook Pro, fixed my daughter's iPad, revived our Apple network in the house, consulted on choosing a new PC, and generally answered/solved all of the Apple questions/problems that I've been collecting. Plus, he does house calls, has a very pleasant, friendly attitude, AND offers money-wise solutions to our computer problems. And I trust him.
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nadine K.
02/2015
5.0
computer repair
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I've used them five or six times. He's reliable, and usually pretty prompt. If I have a question I can email him and he gets back to me pretty quickly. There's nothing I really dislike about them. The work was fine. He was very professional. I had no problems.
Description of Work: Computer repair and tech support.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25
Mary dean T.
02/2015
5.0
computer repair
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The short story about Adam Rosen is that he?s golden. His tech support and consulting services have proved to be an invaluable resource to us as our Apple-based lives expand. Both a great planner and a lifesaver, Adam has calmly provided solutions when we were in trouble ? or thought we were; advised on and installed backup software; revamped and turbo-charged an older MacBook; ensured we were properly networked, and, in general, he?s there with answers whenever we call. He?s responsive, and he comes through every time. And his pricing is fair. I can?t recommend him highly enough, and I hope you?ll contact him about all things Apple.
Description of Work: This small fee was a gift, of sorts, because Adam Rosen easily solved what I thought was a computer virus. It turned out to be adware, and he jumped onto my MacBook remotely and cleaned up the problem in a matter of minutes. It was only the latest of his ongoing services for all of our Apple needs at home -- and now we're up to six devices.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25
Susan R.
01/2015
5.0
computer repair
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unknown
Description of Work: Our MacBook Pro hardrive was dying, and Apple Support sent us in multiple, wrong directions. Though we had Time Capsule, it turns out we had a glitch in our backup. After getting a new hardrive, and having our old hard drive restored sufficiently to migrate over to the new drive, Adam came over to restore our older iTunes (which Apple told us was no longer available...not true), set up our back-up system properly, adjust various settings,and tell us how to keep things going smoothly hence forward. When we decided to get a new laptop, he was available for a very efficient phone consult. He doesn't waste time; every minute you're paying for, you're getting real service. A great Mac resource!
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert C.
09/2014
5.0
computer repair
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He arrived on time. Took care of our issues, and made several helpful suggestions.
Description of Work: Reinstalled wi-fi printers that were not working after we moved to a new apartment and set up two new email accounts.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
Shawn A.
07/2014
5.0
computer repair
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Everything went well. He showed up on time and was very helpful
Description of Work: Installed Fusion on my new Mac
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Virginia R.
07/2014
5.0
computer repair
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Adam was terrific--efficient, clear in explaining what he was doing to my computer, and did even more than we agreed when I made the appointment.
Description of Work: Reconfigured my wifi/internet, helped sort out my iPhoto libraries, installed some software.
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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
Kathleen S.
07/2014
5.0
computer repair
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He got right back to us and came right out. He did what we needed him to and he did a good job; he was very knowledgeable, approachable, and explained things in standard English as opposed to a lot of technical stuff. His price was a little less than I expected which was pleasant. He came a few minutes early, was very professional, and down to earth. We told him that if we need anything, we would call him again for sure.
Description of Work: We ended up using Oakbog for computer repair service.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robin D.
01/2014
5.0
computer repair
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However, in the past, I've used Adam to support my home office set up - I'm an attorney. He's done everything from networking set up, troubleshooting, file transfer, back up support and so on. He always gets the issues resolved; is efficient, knowledgeable and affordable. I highly recommend Adam to anyone with a Mac-based life.
Description of Work: I've used Adam for years and years - most recently this January. I was having major problems with photo files and iPhoto and Adam came to do the restore, merge and so on to get things working again.
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
$300
Martina L.
08/2013
5.0
computer repair
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Adam was very helpful with advice about what computer hardware to purchase and then made an in-person visit to set up the new equipment. Although I'm pretty computer savvy, without Oakbog the project would have taken much longer and I'm sure filled with frustration. With Oakbog's help the set-up was accomplished quickly and efficiently. It was a pleasure instead of a nightmare. I don't make a tech move without Oakbog.
Description of Work: Adam Rosen (aka Oakbog) advised me on computer hardware to purchase and then moved me and my wife over to the new systems and configured them.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Beth S.
08/2013
5.0
computer repair
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Adam is fabulous. I would (and have) highly recommended him!
Description of Work: We had been having trouble with getting internet everywhere in our condo. Adam sorted it out so that we now can reach the internet everywhere -- and do automatic wireless backups too!
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
Ranjay G.
08/2013
5.0
computer repair
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Adam has been great, we really like him. He is very helpful and knowledgable. He listens to us and tries to understand what we are looking for. Adam is also patient. He offers value for his price.
Description of Work: Adam has always fixed all our computer issues. He offers a life line which includes three phone calls as a follow up. This is great for my son and husband, Adam has walked them through fixing some issues on their own.
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
Ronald G.
07/2013
5.0
computer repair
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It turned out fine. It was a good experience, I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: He worked on my computer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Clare G.
03/2013
5.0
computer repair
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Everything went great. Adam is terrific to work with. He explains things well and in a way that I can understand, not being an advanced computer person. He has always been able to solve every issue I have ever had. This example was a pretty straight forward job, but I have used Adam many times and no matter how complex the problem, he has given it his full focus and fixed it.
Description of Work: I had purchased a photo printer and Adam helped me set it up. He went over all of the features, which include a scanner, a fax and a copier and made sure they were all working properly.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Melissa M.
03/2013
5.0
computer repair
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Adam can usually can schedule an appointment within a few days of your call and shows up on time. He works quickly to identify and fix problems. He advises solutions and sets up any applications so they are running smoothly and correctly.
Description of Work: Adam at Oakbog offers a wide range of services, acting as an hourly IT consultant but I think of him as a computer therapist - fixing all the messiness, finding the problems, leaving you feeling like your home computers and all the files and media are organized and tidy. He has helped set up our mac mini server here at home plus clean up/consolidate & organize files and media on laptops, old computers, etc. He set up our Sonos system, made sure iphones were syncing correctly, loaded back up systems and dropbox applications. He is extremely knowledgeable and quick. He doesn't blink an eye at my IT cluelessness, which I appreciate! A great service and great person to work with.
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
Terry E.
03/2013
5.0
computer repair
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Over the course of the past six months, I have had good reason to believe that my aol email account has been hacked on multiple occasions and have been communicating with Adam via email about my suspicions. Last week, I decided that it was time to schedule an onsite visit to address these concerns and to assist me in preventing future breaches of security, and within four days. As usual, Adam responded immediately and scheduled an appointment for four days later. He arrived punctually at the appointed hour and worked diligently for two hours to review my three computers and to offer solutions for easing my mind about the potential for future problems. I agreed with his suggestion to install new security programs on all three computers, even though they are Macs and less prone to attacks, and Adam moved forward with the purchase and installation of said programs. At every step along the way, he explained what he was doing and the reason for it, and in answer to my questions, we also discussed additional ways for me to avoid further problems in the future. By the end of his visit, Adam was able to answer all of my concerns in a timely manner and with great satisfaction. Through his company, Oakbog Professional Services, Adam has been my in-home "go to" Mac service technician for the past couple of years, ever since his services were recommended to me by another professional, home office service provider. He has always performed his tasks with complete professionalism and competency and within a reasonable time-frame. Usually, we communicate via email, and he responds immediately, or after he finishes working with another client. He has been very responsive to emailed questions or problems and is willing to remedy them remotely, if possible. I have considered his fees to be fair, considering his expertise, and overall, I have been very pleased with his work. Adam is also trustworthy and considerate, and I have never had any concerns about having him in my home. Most definitely, I recommend his services with the highest of regard.
Description of Work: Two Mac desktop computers plus a Mac laptop were checked for suspected security breaches and precautionary security programs installed on all three units, and scans were run. Additionally, there was lengthy discussion about additional ways to prevent breaches in the future.
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
$300
richard K.
05/2012
5.0
computer repair
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Could not have gone better.
Description of Work: Updated operating system, created cloud account, synched 3 devices, upgraded memory (8GB), installed external drive for backup purposes, provided orientation to all new functions. Cost covered 3.5 hrs. work ($350), travel ($35) and equipment ($230). Would have taken days for me to do. Adam Rosen was very business-like, but friendly. He worked with intense focus to get it all done right, especially when it came to overcoming unanticipated obstacles such as wifi connection fades, etc. No discomfort at all with having him work in our house. He was very prompt with response to our initial call, scheduling the appointment, and arrival time--he even arrived early! Would recommend without hesitation.
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
$600
Sherry T.
03/2009
5.0
computer repair
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It's difficult to find somebody who services Macs - and he is great! He gave us many suggestions for the future as well as training on our system. He's permanently our IT consultant from now on.
Description of Work: We had some networking issues that he was able to handle and repair. He also installed upgrades to our system and helped with software.
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FAQ
Oakbog Professional Services is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Oakbog Professional Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Oakbog Professional Services does not offer free project estimates.
No, Oakbog Professional Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Oakbog Professional Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Oakbog Professional Services does not offer emergency services.
No, Oakbog Professional Services does not offer warranties.
Oakbog Professional Services offers the following services: Apple Macintosh and iOS Consulting & Technical Support Services - Mac OS X Installation, Updates & Troubleshooting; Networking Setup: Internet, WiFi, Printers; Upgrades and Routine Maintenance; iPad / iPhone Setup & Training; Vintage Mac File Transfers and Conversions