Moranda Minds Computer Services

Thank the universe Dustin Moranda exists.
We live surrounded by technology. Technology changes, advances, upgrades and morphs daily.
I have no intention to do anything other than enjoy it… but when it goes kaput, slows down, crashes I am as lost as the cave gal who dropped the fire into the pond and can’t rub two sticks together, but really wants cooked food, warmth and light.
Dustin Moranda is the guy with all the answers and ability to fix all the tech messes I’ve gotten myself into, big and small.
He just transferred all my data from a desktop computer I unplugged to my new desktop. He repaired mess on my husband’s laptop. Created icons for my husband to have his own safe places on my huge new computer AND taught ME how to do most of this stuff myself in language I understand. .then he checked my work to be certain I did it correctly.
He deleted programs that I didn’t know were archaic or redundant, installed a FREE super p.c. cleaner AND anti-​malware program (found 224 attacks my paid program missed) AGAIN showed me how to use it.
He is taking my former computer to erase down to factory so that I can gift the still wonder computer to a friend. Whew!
All in 2.25 hours at a reasonable rate.
We have an IT GUY. Joy, bliss. This cave gal no longer need worry about technology from fire to whatever magic comes next. We have Dustin.
Who YOU gonna call? I suggest, call DUSTIN!

Would like to thank Dustin for showing up and taking care of our company computer the same day we had a hard drive go out basically shut our business down he came got it up and running would like to thank you. Dustin was knowledgeable and polite clean-​cut and thinks of his customer.

They repaired my junk email in about 12 seconds. Yes, it was fast. I have an Macbook Air; whether it was Dustin or Doug I don’t know-​but I was just glad it was fixed. It was convenient and I didn’t have to wait-​I was in and out of that store in 6 minutes.:)))

This guy is extraordinary! As an ultra geek myself I can appreciate the extraordinary skill Dustin has! He has soured up all my computers and has my NAS drive humming sweetly!

I was having an issue with my laptop not powering on, and I was worried it was going to be an expensive fix. After reading the positive reviews I decided to bring it in. Not only were they very friendly and professional, but they were able to get my laptop back to me the next day! Not to mention I ended up paying A LOT less than I had anticipated. I would definitely return here if I need anymore computer repairs.

These folks are so ON THE CASE! I had an «accident» while on travel w/​my laptop (a VIAO jewel). Doug fixed it w/​in 24 hours and charged a very reasonable price. This is my second rescue experience by MMCS. The first incident was crazy virus attack overtaking my desktop computer. They cleaned it up expeditiously and were fair about pricing. I actually TRUST these folks. And, I can honestly say that when my computers are in trouble: «I have a guy!» YEAH!
Prof S

I couldn’t get my laptop to power on and they took it apart and fixed the problem on the spot. I figured I’d be down at least hours, if not days, and they had me out in 15 minutes! Very reasonable price too! Thanks Doug and Dustin for your help!

My wife accidentally deleted a spread (Excel)sheet that tracked 6 months of work on a current design project. Tons of detail, possibly vanished forever. You never know.
We handed the problem over to Dustin and Doug.
One day later, the file was retrieved and the cost… uh…not much.
Nicely handled and well worth the money, no matter what they would’ve charged.
Thank you, gentlemen.

I could tell I was at the right place when Dustin greeted me with a hand shake and introduced himself. I went in there trying to figure out how to run computer speakers and sub off of my tv and when he didn’t have the parts I thought I needed he put his thinking cap on and came up with another solution. Not only did his solution work, but what he charged was very fair. My favorite part though was his name recognition throughout the experience, it definitely made me feel special. I will certainly take all of tech issues to them in the future, considering the outstanding customer service.

Extremely knowledgeable and highly personable technicians. They always have your best interest at heart. If you give them your business you will receive the highest of ethics and professionalism available.

Dustin and his staff are always available to help! I own several small businesses on the peninsula and am always in need of IT support. Moranda Minds Computer Service is a straight forward, no none-​sense operation based in Pacific Grove but able to serve the Monterey Peninsula. I’ve referred Dustin to several of by friends and business acquaintances with great results.
If you want honest, prompt attention for all your computing needs, contact Dustin at Moranda Minds.

I’ve tried a couple of other computer repair shops before and decided to bring my Mac book air in because it was running slow. Within a couple hours the guys at Moranda Minds messaged me with a complete diagnostic. They let me know all of my options and were very helpful and friendly. I’ll doing business with Moranda Minds Computer Services from now on.

Let’s face it, if this stuff was easy we wouldn’t need Dustin. I am a fairly computer savvy but on more than one occasion. I’ve placed the «911» call to Moranda Minds. On every occasion, Dustin has exceeded my expectations for repairs and astounded be on the affordability of his services.
I have happily delegated all of my computer repair and update needs to Dustin. My computers work and I no longer spend days off on the telephone support.
Take him your business and tell a friend!

Fast service, knows his stuff, would go back again!

In addition to seeing the ad in the Cedar St. Times and reading the reviews on Unilocal*,I chose Moranda Minds. I thought my problem was fairly simple: (1) HP Printer didn’t scan (it prints but not scans; (B) could not print from screen — all items needed to be placed in WORD before I could print; © could not install Adobe Flash and (D) I could no longer access Windows Photo Gallery.
Dustin is certainly charming and young, but he never handled any of my issues and, in fact, after he left, I had no use of my (legal) Office Home Premium 2010 — no WORD, no Excel, etc. I not only can’t scan, I can’t print at all. Adobe Flash is not installed as I keep getting a ‘get latest version of Adobe Flash by downloading now’. There is some cable that is connected to nothing just hanging under my desk. Not sure what it connects or doesn’t connect. After fiddling around with Windows Photo Gallery myself, I can use some of it — I don’t take/​print photos, so this is a minor inconvenience.
He routed the printer through my router thinking this would solve the problem — it didn’t. As I did not get charged for his services, I did not call him back. He told me he could see I’d done everything he would have done to resolved these issues.
He emptied my ‘Recycle Bin’ — after 5 years of being full — will I ever need anything in there? Who knows?
I’m now in the process of finding someone — anyone — who can fix what I think to be fairly simple problems…

Moranda Minds is the BEST!!!
Dustin is the only person I trust with my business and personal computers. He always does a great job and gives you an honest quote, no upselling.
I have used his service for updating, virus protection, virus removal and other computer problems.

My computer completely crashed at work and I thought I had lost all my data. Dustin came out the next morning and restored all my data. He is awesome!!! He is friendly, quick and talks to you so you can understand what he is doing. I can’t thank him enough!!!

My PS3 got the yellow light of death. I called Moranda Minds and they had it fixed and back to me in 24 hours. Sony was going to take 2 weeks and charge me a lot of money. I highly recommend them.

Plain & simple: Moranda Minds is the only place I go for anything computer-​related.
I have a Macbook that’s about 5 years old, so it’s needed a completely new operating system, configuration to an external back-​up drive, and (most recently) a new, and much bigger, hard drive. The ONLY person I trust with my computer is Dustin at Moranda Minds. Literally.
For my latest computer issue, I contacted Dustin about getting a larger hard drive. He responded immediately with my options/​prices. He took care of ordering the part. Within only a couple of days, I dropped off my computer at his office, which is conveniently located in downtown Pacific Grove, and everything was done in an hour. Piece a’ cake. He even contacted me the next day to check in and see how my computer was running! Now that is personal attention that you don’t see every day.
Fabulous (and friendly!) customer service, affordable pricing, and reliable & quick service = Moranda Minds. HIGHLY recommended!

I contacted Dustin several months ago when my laptop screen went out. My computer would turn on, but was useless without a screen.
Dustin came to my home and checked out the computer. He spent his time analyzing and inspecting what the problem could be. He took my laptop with him to continue diagnosis and search for a solution.
Dustin informed me what he was up to every step of the way. He says he spent much time reading up and checking every issue associated with my laptop brand Toshiba.
Within about 24 hours Dustin diagnosed my laptop problem and ordered the replacement part to get the screen working.
The part was ordered at a reasonable price to help save money and Dustin, personally returned to my home to install it and make sure I was back in business with my laptop.
Moranda Minds solved my problem quickly and accurately in minimal time.
I have and will continue to reccomend Dustin and his business to anyone I know in need of IT help!