Mitek Computers Sales, Service, Repairs

Mitek Computers LLC, located at 928 West Jefferson St, in scenic Berea, Ky has been in business since January 2001. We are now in our 13th year of business and we are extremely proud of the fact that we are still around, while other computer shops have come and gone during that same time period. We know that we have the best technicians around, and we know that we do things for our customers that no other business would or could do. That is what separates Mitek Computers from our competition, and that is what keeps us going strong year after year.

We work on normal everyday home computers, home and business notebooks, high end business workstations and servers, and repair more systems in a week than most people will ever see in their lifetimes. We repair tablets, many brands of smartphones, and offer our customers some of the best custom designed computers in the United States. We are proud of the fact that we offer Lenovo brand desktops, laptops,workstations and servers as our main brand. We have been partnered with Lenovo for over three years now, and we have YET to have one single piece of hardware failure on any system we have sold.

Speaking of partners, we are partnered with several companies such as Microsoft, Lenovo (originally IBM), Asus, Western Digital and too many more to mention. We are a member in good standing of ACRBO (Association of Computer Repair Business Owners) and have an A+ Better Business Bureau rating.

At Mitek Computers, we not only repair systems, we design and build high end business workstations and servers, we install wired and wireless networks, we setup your servers and workstations, we backup and restore your files, and we even install your propietary software onsite or remotely. Whether you are a home or business user, you can rest assured that Mitek Computers can fill the needs of your home or business.

We make service calls, we pickup and drop off computers, and we even repair tablets, IPads, and many brands of smartphones such as Iphones and Galaxy's. Without a doubt Mitek Computers is one of the most versatile computer shops in the area, bar none. We can design a solution for your company no matter what business you are in. In fact. we do pretty much everything computer related.

We are normally open from 11:00am through 7:00pm Monday through Friday and will work weekends if a customer needs a special time to have a system repaired as long as we have 48 hours notice. We do emergency calls for ANY business day or night, and have the ability to remotely solve many software issues without ever leaving our shop or home. Some days unfortunately we have service calls, and there will not be a technician onsite at our shop. We can be reached any time via our mobile phone at 859-893-4954 ... if we do not answer simply leave a message and we will get back with you within a short while. You can text us via the same phone number (859-893-4954) or email us directly at using the email address at the top of this page. Email or text is usually the fastest way to get in touch with us in an emergency situation.

For additional and extremely fast contact, we have now added a Support Ticket system to our website in the lower right hand corner of our main page (this page). Simply click on the tab, fill in your information, and submit the ticket. One of our technciians will get in touch with you within a bit. You can explain as much or as little as you want, and can even upload screenshots of any problem so we can take a look. Just remember more times than not it is much better to bring your computer into our shop. You never need an appointment and in many cases we can start working on it the very same day.

Mitek Computers will also pay you cash for your broken late model laptop and some desktops. As far as laptops are concerned we really do not care if the screen is broken, the battery or power adapter is missing, the keyboard is missing keys, or even if the system has cracked plastic. What we DO expect is a system that will power on at minimum. We normally will not make an offer on ANY laptop that is over 2-3 years old, and usually look for the system to be running Vista or Linux at minimum. Windows XP machines are just about too old for our purpose.

We very seldom buy desktops at all, unless they are in excellent shape and running at minimum Windows 7. We will buy them IF you have the complete system, or in some cases we will purchase just the tower. We do pay more than any local pawn shop, or what you can get on Ebay or Amazon in most circumstances.

In all reality it is best to simply bring the system you wish to sell by our shop and let is take a look. This is the way we purchase 90% of the systems we end up refurbishing or using for parts. So browse our site, become familiar with our services and products, and give us a call or send us an email. If you are looking for a quote on service or a custom designed gaming or multimedia system, just give us a call or visit our contact form located here. We want your business. We want you to tell your friends about Mitek Computers. We certainly want to be around for the next 13 years and can only hope that it will be as good or better than our first 13 years.

What's Happening In Tech

Windows 8. Love It Or Hate It, It's Here To Stay! Well Maybe?

Windows 8 has not been the game changer Microsoft and computer builders were hoping for. A few people love it, while the majority of desktop and laptop owners hate it. In our opinion it works great on touch screens and tablets, BUT (and thats a BIG BUT) we long for the days of the Windows 7 look and feel. Downgrades to Windows 7 are at an all time high. Computer sales worldwide are down, and whether it is because of Windows 8 or just the economy in general no one is saying.

By the way Mitek Computers still offers Windows 7 on ANY of our custom built systems, and we have a LOT of lenovo branded systems that we can procure with Windows 7 as well. Better hurry however, they won't last long!

On a sidenote, no matter how hard Microsoft tries, they just cannot get rid of XP. It seems like it is the system that just wont go away. Microsoft has now upped their support through August 2014 BUT you had better read this if your company is still using software that requires XP. Read The Full Story Here

The time is coming folks. Best to TRY and buy a Windows 7 machine right now, OR get stuck with Windows 8. Windows 7 systems are scarce as hens teeth these days BUT at Mitek we can custom design and build a Windows 7 system for you,OR some of our suppliers still have a few Windows 7 systems in stock. Just know this, as of 06/15/2013 Windows XP is STILL running on 38% of all systems out there, only surpassed by Windows 7 systems at 44%. This means that only 18% of all systems are running Windows 8. You decide which system you should have. To us the choice seems rather obvious.

The Latest Virus and Malware Monitoring

And just when you thought it could not get any worse. According to those in the know, there are more than 50,000 new viruses ,variants,spyware, and malware hitting the web every week with a grand total of over 17 million out there. So what are we to do as users? This reminds us of the wild west in may aspects. Check all 17 million out here...

The Latest In Computer Technology

For geeks just like us (Yes, we consider ourselves geeks at Mitek). These guys fill the void that we feel in our hearts when all the BS rolls out about new hardware and software. If you want the real skinny on the latest in hardware and software you only need to check here.Bookmark them now.

Speakeasy Speed Test

Want to know EXACTLY what speed your ISP is REALLY giving you as far as bandwidth? Afraid they may be ripping you off (Most of them do). Do not use THEIR speed test when they tell you to. Tell them you want to use this one to get the real low down on your TRUE internet speed and not some bloated speed they shove down your throat by sending you to THEIR speed test. You need Java for this test... Works great and is VERY accurate.

Best Free Online Virus Scanner

Believe it or not, there really are some decent online virus scanners out there. Granted, most of us should already have a GOOD antivirus and anti-spyware program installed, but more and more we see numerous computers coming through our door that have nothing installed, or if something is installed it has usually expired. Try this online scanner if you think you have a virus or malware.

Useful Thoughts And Sites

Ninite.Com - Software In A Flash

Let us assume for a minute that you have just reloaded your computer using a normal OEM operating system disk such as Windows 7. You have installed all of your drivers and now its time to add things like your favorite browser such as Chrome or Firefox, a good free anti virus, and maybe some utilities and programs that you need almost daily. Now take all of that and much more, place it on one page where you simply go down the list, choose what you want, and download the installer and wham..within 10 minutes you ahve EVERYTHING back on your system as fara s software is concerned. Genius right?

Well that's Ninite. Check them out...awesome idea, awesome freeware programs, and no freaking nags or popups. Just solid software in a self contained package that makes getting your computer back to normal pain free and fast as lightning. One more thing. They have a VERY AFFORDABLE pro version that actually keeps all your software updated to the latest versions for you automatically and that is hard to beat!

Should I Repair OR Should I Buy New

Every day it seems we hear " I can just buy a new system for what it's going to cost to repair my system..." and in theory that sounds extremelly logical.We hear this a lot, especially when it comes to hard drive replacements,mainboard replacements, or broken LCD's on laptops.

Now let's look at this from a true cost perspective. Assume the repair will cost between 200-300 dollars. Sounds like a lot right, especially when you can buy a new system at certain big box stores for around 400 dollars. A cheap stripped down system, yes, but a system nonetheless.

Consider this, you will need your files backed up and transferred to your new system. Let's say you have 20GB. You would be looking at a minimum of 100$ to transfer the files. You need Microsoft Office. Legally you cannot move your old version of Office to a new computer. Ca-Ching... another 300+ dollars. Need Quickbooks? Same thing, add $300.00 more. Understand you cannot MOVE programs from one computer to another, you can only MOVE data, documents, and photos, so any programs you had LEGALLY on your old system will need to be purchased again for your NEW system.

So now that GREAT DEAL at $400.00 is costing you well over $1100.00 and you realize it is NOT such a great deal or as cheap as you would have hoped

So the next time you THINK a repair costs too much, think about all of the additional costs associated with a brand new system, especially if your OLD system less than 3 years old. You are MUCH better off financially in the long run by repairing as opposed to replacing.

However, if you want to replace, always check with us first. We are partnered with Lenovo and we KNOW you will be hard pressed to find a more dependable medium priced system, whether laptops or desktops. Sure there are cheaper systems out there, BUT when it comes to reliability, speed,toughness, and all around good looks, Lenovo computers are hard to beat. Just remember if you deal with Mitek Computers you are dealing with the person that actually sold you the system and the person that actually supports the system when things go south. That is the MAIN advantage over buying from a computer shop as opposed to your local big box store or discount behemoth.