Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted IT Partner in Milwaukee
We are a husband and wife team with nearly 80 years of combined coding and IT consulting experience. Established in 1988, we launched Computer Gallery as Milwaukee's first business specializing in custom PCs and servers, building tens of thousands of computers for global clients over three decades. Today, we focus on comprehensive IT services, including computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and business IT solutions. Our expertise spans Windows, Apple, and Linux systems, with proprietary tools for server monitoring and backup management.We prioritize personalized service, offering free estimates, remote support, and on-site assistance tailored to Milwaukee-area clients. Our data recovery services address both logical and hardware failures, serving everyone from home users to institutions like the Cleveland Clinic. We emphasize transparency, with no hidden fees and a guarantee of payment only for successful recoveries. Our commitment to innovation since 1988 ensures clients receive reliable, cutting-edge solutions for all their IT needs.
Services
Computer Repair
Data Recovery
Virus Removal
Business IT Services
Website Development
Computer Recycling
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 80 years of combined IT experience since 1988
- We offer in-home service and free estimates for repairs
- Our proprietary backup monitoring software prevents data disasters
- We perform on-site data recovery for hardware and logical failures
- We guarantee payment only for successful data recovery services
Services
Data Recovery
We specialize in recovering data from failed hard drives, SSDs, and flash media since 1988. Our engineers handle both logical corruption and complex hardware failures like clicking drives or non-spinning platters. Serving Milwaukee businesses and institutions including the Cleveland Clinic, we charge only for successful recoveries with transparent pricing starting at $79.
Computer Repair
Our technicians repair Windows, Apple, and Linux systems with decades of experience. Services include hardware upgrades, software troubleshooting, and virus removal. We offer free diagnostics and work on-site or remotely to minimize downtime for Milwaukee-area clients needing urgent computer repairs.
Business IT Services
We provide enterprise-grade IT solutions without monthly subscription fees. Our services include server monitoring, backup verification, antivirus management, and helpdesk support. Milwaukee businesses benefit from our proprietary tools that detect hardware failures before they cause downtime or data loss.
Virus Removal
Our security experts eliminate viruses and malware for $99, including installing functional antivirus protection. We use remote support tools to quickly resolve infections on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, restoring system performance and security for Milwaukee businesses and residents.
Website Development
We create and maintain websites that clients can easily update themselves. Our developers assist businesses transitioning from departed web providers or building new online presences. Services include domain management, content creation, and integration with existing IT infrastructure.
People
Phil Thien
Co-Owner
With decades of IT experience since 1988, Phil specializes in hardware diagnostics and data recovery solutions. He co-founded Computer Gallery to bring enterprise-level IT expertise to Milwaukee businesses and residents.
Karen Thien
Co-Owner
Karen combines technical expertise with client-focused service, managing software solutions and business operations. She co-founded Computer Gallery to deliver personalized IT support tailored to Milwaukee-area clients' needs.
Questions
What types of data recovery do you handle?
We recover data from Windows, Apple, and Linux devices including physical hard drives, SSDs, flash media, and legacy formats like ZIP disks.
Do you charge for unsuccessful recoveries?
No, we only charge for successful data recovery services. If we cannot recover your data, there is no fee.
What computer repair services are available?
We repair Windows, Mac, and Linux systems including hardware upgrades, virus removal, software installation, and network troubleshooting for Milwaukee businesses and residents.
Are emergency services available?
Yes, we accommodate urgent requests during mornings, evenings, and weekends for critical IT issues and data loss situations.
What business IT services do you offer?
We provide server monitoring, backup verification, antivirus management, and helpdesk support without mandatory monthly contracts.
