68/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Best Computer Repair Shops in Albany, NY (2026)
53 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Albany: Eyemax Computer Geeks In Town - Network Support Technician, IFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 439 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Most-reviewed: MicroSec®, 1,105 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
53 Albany computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 33 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 53 rated IT firms.
Top 10 computer repair shops in Albany at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eyemax Computer Geeks In Town - Network Support Technician | 68 | 4.9★ (439) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | MicroSec® | 68 | 5.0★ (1,105) | Schenectady, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | MT Phone Fix Planets | 65 | 4.8★ (162) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Cell Xpert - Crossgrate Mall Albany (Downstairs) | 65 | 4.8★ (137) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Delmartian Technologies LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (89) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | SoosMac | 64 | 4.9★ (195) | Albany | Sat | — |
| 7 | 518 Screen Repair | 64 | 5.0★ (323) | Schenectady, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Wizkid Computers | 64 | 4.6★ (287) | Troy, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Spaulding Computers | 63 | 4.9★ (128) | Albany | Sat | — |
| 10 | Fix a Phone & Services - Albany Tech & Repair Hub | 63 | 4.8★ (60) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 53 best computer repair shops in Albany, ranked
Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 MicroSec®
Based in Schenectady, 6 mi away
68/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,105 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Based in Albany
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#6 SoosMac
Based in Albany
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Schenectady, 15 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 323 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Troy, 7 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 287 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Schenectady, 15 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Schenectady, 12 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Schenectady, 13 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#20 Acture Solutions
Based in Albany
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based in Roessleville, 8 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
#22 DEA Computing
Based in Albany
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Albany
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#24 ComputerSense
Based in Rotterdam, 19 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Cohoes, 4 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Computer repair shops ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 53 ranked computer repair shops here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Albany
20 more computer repair shops within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amari Technology Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Capital Computer Associates | 3.0★ (3) | In Albany |
| Comfi | 5.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| Diamond Data International | 4.8★ (24) | In Albany |
| Diversified Network Solutions Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Albany |
| Empire State IT | 5.0★ (59) | In Albany |
| Executive Computing, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| File Savers Data Recovery | 4.7★ (14) | In Albany |
| GENESYS Consulting Services, Inc. | 4.0★ (4) | In Albany |
| Gig Computers Inc | 4.7★ (69) | In Albany |
| Gonyea Computer Works, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| innoSoul Inc | 4.6★ (5) | In Albany |
| Nimbus Logic LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| NorDutch Technologies, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| OneProMax Smart Solutions, Inc. | 4.9★ (68) | In Albany |
| Pine Bush Consulting | 4.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Professional Computer Associates | 5.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| Quick Help 24*7 | 5.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| TechBridge Group | 5.0★ (3) | In Albany |
| Vince's Computer Help | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
How we ranked Albany computer repair shops
We scored 53 Albany computer repair shops on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Albany data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a computer repair shop
- Ask for a written estimate and approve any extra work before it is done.
- Ask whether they come on site and whether they work on business systems as well as home computers.
- Check the warranty on parts and labour.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.
Questions to ask a computer repair shop
- Is the diagnosis free, and how much is the estimate likely to change?
- Do you back up our data before the repair?
- Do you offer on-site visits for businesses?
- What warranty do you give on parts and labour?
- How long will the repair take?
Terms explained
- MSP (managed service provider)
- A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
- Co-managed IT
- An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
- Break-fix
- IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
- SLA (service-level agreement)
- The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
- Help desk
- The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
- RMM
- Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
- vCIO
- A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
- MSSP
- A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
- EDR / MDR
- Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
- MFA
- Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
- Penetration test
- An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
- SOC 2
- An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.
Computer repair shops in Albany: frequently asked questions
Who is the best computer repair shop in Albany?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Albany, NY is Eyemax Computer Geeks In Town - Network Support Technician with an IFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 439 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. MicroSec® (#2) and MT Phone Fix Planets (#3) follow. We ranked 53 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many computer repair shops are there in Albany?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 53 computer repair shops serving Albany, NY. 29 of them are based in Albany; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which computer repair shops in Albany work on weekends?
33 of 53 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eyemax Computer Geeks In Town - Network Support Technician (#1), MicroSec® (#2) and MT Phone Fix Planets (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Albany computer repair shops have?
The median Google rating among 53 rated computer repair shops in Albany is 4.9★, with a median of 52 reviews. MicroSec® has the most, 1,105 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ITFirmsRanked rank computer repair shops?
Each computer repair shop gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do computer repair shops outside Albany count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Albany city center, our service radius for computer repair shops. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.
Can computer repair shops pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?
No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
What does a computer repair shop do?
Computer repair shops fix desktops, laptops and printers in store or on site: hardware repairs, upgrades, virus removal and setup. Many serve small offices as well as households.
How are computer repair shops in Albany ranked?
By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does computer repair, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.
Should a business use a computer repair shop or an IT provider?
A repair shop suits one-off fixes on a few computers. Once you rely on shared files, email, backups and security across several staff, an IT provider with a support agreement usually works out better.
Should we back up before a repair?
Yes, if the computer still starts. Repairs can involve replacing drives or reinstalling the system. Ask the shop whether it backs up data first and what it charges.
Update log for Albany
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 53 computer repair shops serving Albany.
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