About

I've been working with computers for years — from custom PC builds and laptop repairs to console maintenance, Windows setup, and data recovery. What started as a personal passion grew into helping friends, family, and local clients keep their technology running smoothly. Albany Tech Rescue exists to provide clear, honest, and modern tech support without the jargon.

Services & Pricing

PC Walkthroughs

One-on-one help with PC basics, upgrades, maintenance, or software troubleshooting.

Starting at $50

Custom PC Building

Full custom PC builds tailored to gaming, productivity, or professional workloads.

Starting at $1,175 including the PC

Troubleshooting

Diagnosing crashes, boot issues, performance problems, and hardware faults.

Starting at $60

PC Repairs, Upgrades & Cleaning

Hardware replacements, upgrades, deep cleaning, thermal paste, and optimization.

Starting at $150

Virtual Tech Assistance

Remote tips, walkthroughs, and general assistance to keep your setup running great.

Starting at $35

Tech & AI Tutoring

Personalized walkthroughs of AI tools, Windows features, CAD software, and more.

Starting at $50

Refurbished Computers - Coming Soon!

Tested, cleaned, and ready to use — quality refurbished computers at honest prices.

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The Capital Office Pro

Excellent Condition
CPUIntel Core i5-10400 (6 Cores, 12 Threads)
RAM16GB DDR4 Dual-Channel
Storage512GB NVMe M.2 SSD (Super-fast boot)
GPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
$450 View Details
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The Mohawk Custom Gamer

Good Condition
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores, 12 Threads)
RAM16GB DDR4 3200MHz RGB
Storage1TB NVMe M.2 High-Speed SSD
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super (6GB)
$799 View Details
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The Niskayuna Workhorse

Excellent Condition
CPUIntel Core i7-9700 (8 Cores, 4.7GHz Turbo)
RAM32GB DDR4 High-Capacity RAM
Storage1TB NVMe M.2 SSD + 2TB SATA HDD
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB VRAM)
$1,150 View Details
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Build Your PC

What will you use it for?

🎮Gaming
🎬Video Editing
💼Office & School
📡Live Streaming
🖥️General Use

How demanding will your workload be?

🌿Casual
⚡Moderate
🔥Heavy

Do you need peripherals?

🖥️Just the PC tower
🖱️Add monitor, keyboard & mouse

Any component preferences?

🤝Trust Thomas
🔵Prefer Intel
🔴Prefer AMD
💡Want RGB

Estimated Parts Cost Range:

$--- – $--- + $150 build fee

What Clients Say

"I highly recommend Thomas for your every computer needs. He is a very knowledgeable young man, provides a variety of services, works efficiently, and does the job right."

— Mike C. — Nextdoor

"Thomas recently came to my house and helped me set up 3 TVs along with a Wii system. Not easy in the modern tech world to figure all this out and it was great to have Thomas get it all set up for me."

— JoAnn V. — Nextdoor

"Thomas helped me finish my custom PC build and did an excellent job backing up and helping re-download programs. He also installed an AIO cooling system and some extra hard drives! Don't hesitate to message him."

— Robert G. — Nextdoor

"I had a computer problem and brought the machine to a repair service in Niskayuna (Albany Tech Rescue). Thomas the technician did an excellent job of fixing the unit. He is user friendly and competent."

— Howard P. — Nextdoor

"I highly recommend Thomas for your every computer needs. He is a very knowledgeable young man, provides a variety of services, works efficiently, and does the job right."

— Mike C. — Nextdoor

"Thomas recently came to my house and helped me set up 3 TVs along with a Wii system. Not easy in the modern tech world to figure all this out and it was great to have Thomas get it all set up for me."

— JoAnn V. — Nextdoor

"Thomas helped me finish my custom PC build and did an excellent job backing up and helping re-download programs. He also installed an AIO cooling system and some extra hard drives! Don't hesitate to message him."

— Robert G. — Nextdoor

"I had a computer problem and brought the machine to a repair service in Niskayuna (Albany Tech Rescue). Thomas the technician did an excellent job of fixing the unit. He is user friendly and competent."

— Howard P. — Nextdoor

Recent Work & Experience

PC rebuild in new case

Re-built my personal build inside a new case.

AIO cooler and RAM upgrade

Replaced memory, storage, and installed an AIO for a customer.

Configuring Windows on a PC

Installing and configuring Windows on a customer's PC.

Laptop OS installation

Installing Windows on an old HP laptop for personal use.

Motherboard bent pin repair

Repaired a bent pin on a high-end Asus motherboard.

3D printed PS4 cover

3D printed and installed a replacement cover on a repaired PS4.

Laptop SSD upgrade

SSD upgrade for an old HP Windows laptop.

Fixed QCode 55 error

Fixed QCode 55 error causing a failure to POST.

PS4 PSU and thermal paste

Replaced broken power supply and thermal paste on an old PS4.

PC rebuild in new case

Re-built my personal build inside a new case.

AIO cooler and RAM upgrade

Replaced memory, storage, and installed an AIO for a customer.

Configuring Windows on a PC

Installing and configuring Windows on a customer's PC.

Laptop OS installation

Installing Windows on an old HP laptop for personal use.

Motherboard bent pin repair

Repaired a bent pin on a high-end Asus motherboard.

3D printed PS4 cover

3D printed and installed a replacement cover on a repaired PS4.

Laptop SSD upgrade

SSD upgrade for an old HP Windows laptop.

Fixed QCode 55 error

Fixed QCode 55 error causing a failure to POST.

PS4 PSU and thermal paste

Replaced broken power supply and thermal paste on an old PS4.

Why Choose Albany Tech Rescue

🔧

Real Hardware Repair

I fix what others won't touch — motherboards, bent pins, failed drives, and everything in between.

🖥️

Custom PC Builds

Hand-picked parts, assembled and stress-tested by an expert. Built for your exact needs and budget.

♻️

Refurbished PCs

Fully torn down, cleaned, and restored machines at a fraction of new PC prices.

🏠

In-Home & Drop-Off

I come to you, or you come to me — whichever works best.

💬

No Jargon, Ever

Honest explanations and transparent pricing. No upsells, no confusion, no surprises.

🤖

AI & Tech Tutoring

Get comfortable with modern technology — from smart home devices to AI tools like ChatGPT.

Proudly serving Niskayuna, Albany, and the entire Capital Region.

Free PC Tools & Resources

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Contact

Have a question or ready to get started? Reach out below.

Email: epic.magic.wiz@gmail.com

Phone: (518) 308-8768

Based in Niskayuna — available for in-home service throughout the Capital Region.

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