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.
Transparent, local, and explained in basic English.
These are major projects I’ve created or am working on.
Guides, local stories, and practical how-tos from the Switchboard workshop.
Pick the right Linux distro for your exact computer: make → model → year range. Mapped to modern (Tier A) and lightweight (Tier B) options, with notes and certified hardware links.
Field-ready Hugo markdown reference for booting from USB and unlocking firmware protections across every major computer system.
Most ‘obsolete’ computers are just waiting for a smarter operating system. Here’s how to find one that fits.
Thinking about internet options in Kirksville? Here’s a detailed list of ISPs with contact info, reputation highlights, and honest insights—no fluff.
A practical and slightly mischievous guide to convincing stubborn computers to boot Linux — whether Tails, Ubuntu, Fedora, or anything else with a penguin.
How to stay connected, powered, and productive when darkness or outages strike — from ham radios to Linux laptops and flashlights.
A comprehensive guide to achieving full digital privacy using Tails Tor ProtonMail Signal encryption and proven operational security practices. Written for normal people who want real privacy.
A transparent look at how Switchboard Tech Services builds fast, elegant, and affordable websites using Porkbun, Opalstack, and clean HTML – the right way.
Manufacturers build devices that lock out local repair shops and owners. Here is how we help Kirksville and rural Missouri fight back with repair, restoration, and open tech.
When the web goes dark, how do we keep talking? A look at LoRa radios, mesh networks, and the growing movement to build communication that can survive without the Internet.