Built by Mom is Angela Henderson, a geek-mom in Grover Beach, California. A Cal State graduate and double-certified technician, I’ve been in the tech industry since 1997. My customers value my ability to explain technical difficulties in plain English and reasonable prices. Need help right now? Click here!

Reliable and Affordable Service

When you go to a big-box store, you can never be sure if you actually need the items that they are trying to sell you. With Mama, you will always get exactly what you need at a reasonable price, whether it is service, hardware or software.

Explanations in Plain English

Mama will explain exactly what's happening in plain English, not geek-speak — and you are more than welcome to ask questions! If you ever get stuck, Mama offers private tutoring to walk you through any difficulties in using your hardware or software.

Fast and Convenient Service

There is an alternative to shipping your computer off to a repair shop or calling India! Mama will come to your home or office and can perform most repairs on the spot.

Long-term Trust

With Built by Mom, you're not just another case number. Mama loves repeat customers, so she'll do everything in her power to make sure your service experience is top-notch.

Built by Mom Blog

Laptops, laptops, laptops!

  I now have new laptops back in stock, just in time for the holidays! These are a great deal for $450-500. They come customized by me and a 1-year warranty by Acer. * 2.13GHz Intel Pentium P6200 Dual-Core * 4GB of DDR3 RAM * 320GB Hard Drive * 15.6″ HD CineCrystal LED-Backlit Display * 1366 x 768 Native Resolution * SuperMulti DVD Burner * 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi * Integrated Webcam, Microphone & Speakers * Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) For the budget minded I also have a Dell Vostro 1310 laptop for $320 (this was mine, so you know it was well-cared for!). If you are interested in one of these please let me know as soon as possible because ... Continue Reading →

Free Online Class – Computers 101

Interested in learning more about computers online? How about with a free course from STANFORD? Starting February 2012, you can attend an online course called “Computers 101″ from Stanford–registration is here, and the video below explains more about the course. Need something more basic? Mama recommends: Windows 7: Plain and Simple Continue Reading →