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We pride ourselves in being able to put together comprehensive packages that address our clients' unique needs while maintaining a competitive edge.

 

We believe in providing quality services and products at a fair price. Our flexible approach ensures that we provide custom digital solutions. Contact us today for a free quote (please be sure to provide us with a rough overview of what you are interested in achieving).

 

Mainstay Computing currently offers the following services:

    1. Web Site Design
    2. Technical Support
    3. Teaching and Training
    4. Promotional Media Design

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Mainstay Computing offers competitive web site design services for small and medium-sized companies.

 

We work closely with our customers to ensure that the final web site design and layout follows their expressed criteria and that the broad viewing audience will find the site pleasing and easy to use.

 

We invite you to view our portfolio of customers to gain a better idea of our work.


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Mainstay Computing offers our years of experience to help you solve your computer problems:

  • On-site technical help and support for your computer on the Sunshine Coast (Langdale, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Wilson Creek, Davis Bay, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Madeira Park, and Pender Harbor)

    • We come to you. This means that you do not need to disconnect your computer equipment and bring it into a repair shop. We assess the problem in the actual environment where the computer is having a problem. Your business and time is important to us!
  • Common Services:

      • Virus and Spyware removal
      • Office Networking
      • Backup Systems
      • Office Systems including Technical Consulting on your Office and it's Technology
      • Troubleshooting (both Mac and PC)
      • Virus and Spyware Protection and Removal
  • Get help getting your system (new or old) up and running the way you want!

  • We will assess your problem on-site and present your repair options along with a cost and time estimate

  • We support both Windows PC's and Macintosh computers

Our pricing scheme charges:

  • $58 / hr for all in-shop and on-site labor

  • additional travel time will be billed for the Pender Harbour / Madeira Park area

  • all prices are in Canadian dollars


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Overwhelmed With Your Computer?

... Learn How To Get The Most Out Of Your Investment!

From beginners to advanced users, there is always something new to learn.

User feedback that we often receive:

"I'm too afraid to touch the computer because I don't want to wreck it"

"There are too many options, where do I begin?"

"I can never find my files after I've used them, where did they go?"


Mainstay Computing offers training that is customized to fit your needs

Mainstay's Courses:

  • Computer Essentials

    • Introduction to the Computer (using the mouse, keyboard, and "lingo" of the computer)

    • Introduction to Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, and Mac OS X)

    • Introduction to File Management

    • Sending and Receiving E-mail (Outlook, Outlook Express, Incredimail, Thunderbird, and Eudora)

    • Scanning and Attaching Files to your E-mail

    • Internet Browsing (Internet Explorer, FireFox)

    • System Security (concepts of viruses and how to handle them, and safely surfing the internet)

    • Communicating with Audio and Video

  • Office Essentials

    • Introduction to Microsoft Word

    • Introduction to Microsoft Excel

    • Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Digital Photography and Your Computer

  • iLife for the Macintosh

 

Thank you so much for your expert assistance and for your diligence in dealing with our computer problems.

It actually makes sense to me and I'm using it!

Sincerely,

-Helen MacLachlan
           and
Jean-Pierre Desjarlais

 
 

Have a topic that isn't covered in the above list? Give us a call and we'll see if we can help!

 

Training can be done one-on-one, in small groups, or in large groups (20+).

Classes are now being scheduled through Capilano College... call for details (604 885 2410).

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Mainstay Computing has developed a highly successful strategy for developing promotional media.

 

We have extensive experience in creating interactive auto-run interfaces which creates the optimal starting point for any program or promotional material.

 

These interfaces are rich in color, original artwork, original audio, and custom flash videos.

 

We invite you to view our promotion media design portfolio to gain a better idea of our work: