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With the advent of big-box retailers, locally-owned and independent Fort Lauderdale computer repair providers struggle to make themselves known.

Just the same, they usually provide better customer service, lower prices and higher quality repairs than their larger, corporate competitors, surveys suggest.

Over 1,100 miles from Ft. Lauderdale, computer repair experts Harold and Chris Pearson opened a computer service center with this goal - to offer Dayton, Oh., residents a locally owned business with knowledgeable people you can talk to in-person for buying and servicing computers and computer systems.

"We have a $49 flat fee for drop-off service," Chris Pearson told the Dayton Daily News. "We'll fix it if we can, and if we can't, we'll give you options.

Whether it takes one hour our four, this computer service takes pride in the fact that it will cost the same amount - $49 - for the consumer.

Often, when a computer breaks, a national chain will charge hundreds to fix it. So rather than seek repairs, they simply replace the non-functioning computer.

Give it time and this can amount to several broken machines lying around and a great deal of money spent, when a simple inquiry into computer repair in Ft. Lauderdale - or Dayton, or wherever you live - could get it fixed and save you tons of money and hassle.

Often times, the problem of taking a computer to a big box retailer - and this is a trend that extends well beyond computer repair - is that their goal is for you to buy something when you walk in the store.

The benefit of a business such as the Pearsons' is you can walk in and know exactly who you are dealing with and who is handling your sensitive material. It comes down not only to quality, but attentiveness and trust. That's an important trio of factors.

Individuals' computer repair needs vary as much as the computers themselves. Very few situations call for the same remedy.

A person who uses a computer in their home office, or as part of a large business network, often has very different problems - and requirements for service - than someone who uses a computer mostly for email or gaming.

So whether you are seeking computer repair or preventative lessons in PC management, server management and/or network support, consider taking your tech problems straight to a locally-owned and operated organization that cares - and will do the job right. Our guess is that when the dust settles, you'll be glad you did.