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Tech Help in Kirksville, Missouri
Leo Blanchette
Practical tech help in Kirksville
I fix computers, connectivity, Linux systems, and small electronics.
Clear rates, fast service, and a local focus near the Kirksville courthouse square.
Switchboard Tech Services is a small mobile service in downtown Kirksville that fixes what others replace.
I handle everyday computer issues, restore old hardware, and build or maintain simple websites for locals and small businesses.
No contracts, no gimmicks – just direct repair and practical help within a couple miles of the courthouse.
If it plugs in, powers on, or connects to the internet, there’s a good chance I can make it work again.
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Contact Us
📍 Kirksville, MO
🏤 PO Box 594, Kirksville, MO 63501
📞 +1.660.956.1108 (text first)
✉️ theswitchboard@protonmail.com
🌐 https://switchboardtechservices.com
📘 Facebook Page
🏛️ Meetings: Adair County Courthouse, Kirksville (neutral hand-off point)
🛠️ Repairs done at home workshop, drop-off by arrangement
🏤 PO Box 594, Kirksville, MO 63501
📞 +1.660.956.1108 (text first)
✉️ theswitchboard@protonmail.com
🌐 https://switchboardtechservices.com
📘 Facebook Page
🏛️ Meetings: Adair County Courthouse, Kirksville (neutral hand-off point)
🛠️ Repairs done at home workshop, drop-off by arrangement
From the Workbench
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Guides, local stories, and practical how-tos from the Switchboard workshop.
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Debian Linux (Stable): Who It’s For and Why It Matters
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Fedora Linux: A Complete Guide for Professionals, Educators, and Power Users
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How Linux and Open-Source Software Can Save NEMO Small Businesses Thousands
A detailed comparison of costs and benefits for small businesses switching to Linux, with special focus on rural and low-margin operations in places like Kirksville, Missouri.
Linux Mint for Windows Users: A Familiar and Powerful Transition
A complete onboarding guide to Linux Mint for Windows users — bridging familiarity with open-source power and stability.
openSUSE: Key Features, Strengths, and Benefits
A detailed breakdown of openSUSE’s powerful ecosystem — from YaST and zypper to Btrfs snapshots and enterprise-grade stability.
Teaching With the Whole Computer: Why Kirksville Classrooms Should Consider Linux
A practical, good-humored look at Windows vs. Linux for K-12 and community college teachers in Northeast Missouri — what the meme gets wrong, what history got right, and how schools can save money while teaching real computer literacy.
What Ubuntu Really Offers: Power, Simplicity, and Purpose
An in-depth look at Ubuntu’s ecosystem — from desktops and classrooms to servers, cloud infrastructure, and beyond.