What I do
My main services include Apple Mac support, repairs, server support, training, projects, installations and backup / disaster recovery.
I also offer advice on other IT services including web design, search engine optimisation, social media and cloud computing.
It's not always possible to unplug your system and take it to a shop, that's why I generally come to you.
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Who I am
I'm an Apple Mac specialist and have been for over 20 years and am proud to work with individuals and some of Holland's most influential & creative businesses.
Most of my clients are Mac based, but often they have both a Mac and a PC, so transferring the data over is one of the many things I am asked to do, rest assured I love all computers and gadgets equally!
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Get in touch
KNSM-Laan 416
1019 LN, Amsterdam, NL*
* By appointment only
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+31 20 222 4210
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info@macdoc.nl
Dick Holzhaus
Kia helped us over the phone with a problem that had rendered one Mac useless. He solved it in two minutes and didn’t charge even though I offered him to pay. Quite a difference with Apple dealers, they would have taken the thing, used the keyboard combinations to solve the problem, let us wait for a couple of weeks and then charged us a hefty amount or advised us to scrap it and buy a new Mac.
Nice there are professionals like Kia of MacJunky.
WebsiteCharles de Bie
I’ve hired Kia starting up my computer network at the office and at home. He proved to be of great value in the process. He is patient and thorough in showing all sorts of possibilities and you can rely on his outstanding capability as a Apple Macintosh Engineer. I will definitely hire him again, when needed.
WebsiteMartin van Oers
MacJunky is a life-saver! After I imported pictures from my most important job ever to my Macbook, the hard drive crashed! MacJunky recovered every single JPEG that was on there in a matter of days without boring me with geek-speak or over-charging me for the amazing work he did! MacJunky is on speed-dial 1 from now on!
WebsiteFeddo van Gogh
Ik kwam voor het eerst met Kia in contact op het moment dat mijn hele netwerk het had begeven. Hij begreep direct de aard en urgentie van het probleem en was binnen enkele uren bij mij. Dat terwijl we elkaar nog helemaal niet kenden. Later hielp hij me een gecompliceerde situatie op te lossen en dat alles tegen zijn zeer redelijke tarieven. Als hij het even niet weet, komt hij desnoods later terug nadat hij z’n huiswerk heeft gedaan. Daarvoor wordt niets extra berekend.
Ik heb waardering voor de prettige informele manier waarop hij met zijn klanten omgaat en kan hem dan ook zonder enig voorbehoud aanbevelen.
WebsiteGeorge Parker
Most of us treat their Mac as a close personal friend. And sometimes better. MacJunky combines true love for Macs, honest interest in his clients and up to date knowledge. A winning combination when it comes to taking care of something that is dear to you.
WebsiteMetje Postma
Kianoush has saved my film projects twice by transferring all data from two totally dead External Hard disks, that no-one thought could still be saved. He explains clearly at each step of the way what the options are and what the costs will be, and delivers high value for an acceptable price. I am very grateful for his service.
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Maintenance
Just like servicing your car, computers and networks require regular check-ups and maintenance.
I can perform regular & planned ‘tune-ups’ including running software / firmware updates, checking system, error & backup logs, performing system & software clean-ups, etc..
Apple Server support
Your server and network environment needs to be secure, simple to use and efficient, unfortunately I find this is often not the case.
In my experience many, many companies are suffering from extremely poor server set-up, leading to many problems.
I always encounter businesses that have been supported by larger Mac support companies and struggle to get the help they need.
When you need help, I'm always at the other end trying to fix the issue.
Projects / Installations
We all know how hard it is to move offices, purchase new equipment or plan a migration.
Whether you’re planning a small upgrade or a complex installation, I'm here to help plan things out easily & with minimal downtime.
Contact me with your project details and I'll be happy to sit down with you over a coffee and help plan things out.
Mac Support
I can provide support for all Apple products, and home network / WiFi connection problems. I can get you set up so you can get on with doing the things you want to do, as well as bring your system back to life.
I also understand that sometimes it can be frustrating to get your iPhone, iPad, Macbook or iMac to do what you want them to do. You could spend hours reading manuals and researching web forums trying to get things working the way you expect them to.
I can help get all your hardware talking to each other, as they should do.
Mac Repair
I service all Mac models and you can trust your Mac in my care. I can completely manage your Mac repair requirements, including priority, repair with turnaround in days, not weeks.
Unlike the Apple stores, I generally get your unit back to you within 24-48 hours. I can also come to you on some occasions, which makes diagnosing and fixing the problem much easier.
If you are not sure if your Mac is worth repairing, give me a call and I'll be happy to advise you.
Mac Data recovery
Apple's file systems are different to those used by PCs (FAT & NTFS etc.), which means that standard data recovery methods will not work for Macs.
Because of this, I have developed my own Mac data recovery technique, and in most instances I am able recover your lost data.
Please note:
If you hear any sounds coming from your Mac or hard drive, please STOP using it, as it could make the recovery worse if not impossible.
The next 5 years
Welcome to the new MacJunky website.
The launch of this new site coincides with MacJunky’s 5 year anniversary this month (April), and I want to thank everyone of my clients for making this happen.
I will be more active on the new site and will also post technical ‘know hows’ of all things Mac and even some personal posts about, oh, just about anything that takes my fancy.
So if you have a question that you would like answered, please send me an email, or use the contact form on the home page. I may even feature it on the site.
Thanks again, and here’s to another 5 years!!!
Kia.
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Het iTunes Festival 2012 keert terug in september met een volle maand lang gratis concerten in The Roundhouse in Londen. Artiesten als Usher, Norah Jones, Jack White en One Direction staan al geboekt, en daarbij kun je binnenkort nog tientallen anderen verwachten. Meld je nu aan voor het laatste nieuws, aankondigingen over nieuwe artiesten en informatie over hoe je gratis kaartjes kunt winnen.
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Professional
I have been in the Mac support business for over 20 years and in April 2007 I started MacJunky here in Amsterdam.
Ever since the beginning, 'keeping things simple' has been my motto and it's played a very important role for me and my clients.
I deal in very simple terms and do my best not to 'geek speak'. This could be one of the reasons why in this short period of time MacJunky has flourished into a company with over 5500 clients.
I believe clients are the major part of any company, and therefore I believe in providing them with best and most honest service in a simple, efficient and effective way.
Personal
I was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to London at a very young age, and have always been interested in technology in one way or another.
In my childhood I remember getting my pocket money and going to the local hardware store to buy batteries or motors to build things with, at the time it seemed to worry my parents, but somehow it's helped me with my career.
In the 90's I got into music production and have worked with many artists and studios, and released a few tracks of my own.
You can find out more about me on my LinkedIn page.
What I like
Woof! my dog.
GADGETS! I'm a sucker for them!
American cars, why can't we all have BIG cars anymore?!
Drum & Bass, yes I know, to some it sounds like 'a cat running over dustbin lids' as a good friend of mine use to always tell me, but when it's done right, it works.
Red shoes, and why the hell not!
I love technology, but I won’t be impressed until I can download food.