Why You Should Treat Your Home & Small Business I.T. Like Insurance (and How to Do It Right)

Because “It’s probably fine” is not a maintenance plan.

When a computer dies, it’s never on a slow day. It’s mid-invoice, mid-assignment, mid-deadline—and suddenly you’re mid-panic. The fix usually costs more time and money than anyone wanted. The better path? Prevent the problem in the first place. Think of basic IT care like insurance: a small, steady investment that avoids large, painful surprises.

At Alchemy I.T., we keep homes and small businesses in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Acheson, and Carvel running smoothly with computer repair, on-site visits, and secure remote support—all with free basic diagnostics, no rush fees, and 7am–10pm availability, 7 days a week.

The 6 Most Common Avoidable Tech Failures

(and How to Dodge Them)

1) Failing or Full Storage Drives

Symptoms: Slow boot, random freezes, odd clicking sounds, apps timing out.
Prevention:

• Check drive health quarterly (SMART checks).

• Keep at least 20% free space.

• Replace aging HDDs with SSDs for speed and reliability.
  We can help: Health checks, SSD upgrades, data migration, and recovery options if you’re already in trouble.

2) Out-of-Date Systems & Software

Symptoms: Strange pop-ups, compatibility issues, security warnings.
Prevention:

• Keep Windows/macOS and critical apps patched.

• Update browsers, PDF tools, and office suites.

• Avoid “one-click update frenzy”—do the big ones intentionally (after a quick backup).
  We can help: Managed updates (on-site or remote) so nothing breaks mid-work.

Remote Support: Fast Fixes Without the Drive Time

Many problems don’t require a bench or a truck. With your permission, we send a secure one-time installer and connect to your system while you watch. Great for:

• Virus/malware removal

• Cleanups & speed optimization

• Software installs & updates

• Email/printer issues

• Network settings & VPN help
  Prefer on-site? We do that too—Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Acheson, and Carvel.

Business Corner: Small Teams, Big Risk (Easy Wins That Pay Off)

• Basic security policy: Password manager, MFA on email, least-privilege accounts.

• Standardize devices: Fewer surprises, faster fixes.

• Quarterly tune-ups: Updates, backups, health checks, network review.

• Simple incident plan: Who calls whom, where the backups live, and how to keep working.

We keep it practical and local: plain-English guidance, no rush fees, and free diagnostics up front.

Why Choose Alchemy I.T.

• Local & responsive: Stony Plain-based, serving Spruce Grove, Acheson, Carvel.

• 7am–10pm, 7 days a week: Real help when you actually need it.

• Free basic diagnostics: Know what’s wrong before you commit.

• No rush fees—ever: Every customer is urgent; we don’t surcharge urgency.

• 55+ years combined experience: Repair, security, networking, and friendly support.

Quick Self-Check (60 Seconds)

• Does your computer take >60 seconds to boot?

• Is your drive older than 4 years (HDD) or 6–7 years (SSD)?

• Are you postponing updates for “later”?

• Do you have verified backups?

• Is Wi-Fi sketchy or printing hit-and-miss?
  If you nodded at two or more, a cleanup + checkup will make life noticeably better.

Book a Visit (or Remote Session)

Call/text 780-218-5771 or 780-983-6051 • 7am–10pm daily
Drop-offs by appointment: 203 Silverstone Crescent, Stony Plain

Alchemy I.T. — Friendly. Local. Reliable.
Free diagnostics. No rush fees. Computers that just work.

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