Can someone help set up my new TV in Canberra?

Yes. The Helpful Bloke provides TV wall mounting services across Canberra and ACT. Neil mounts TVs of any size on brick, plaster, concrete and timber walls, installs and conceals cables neatly, and sets up your TV's apps and streaming services. TV mounting starts at $150.

Who can help with WiFi and internet setup in Canberra?

Neil Verney provides home WiFi setup and troubleshooting across Canberra and ACT. Services include NBN router configuration, mesh network setup, extending WiFi coverage, connecting smart TVs and devices, and troubleshooting slow or dropping connections. WiFi setup from $130.

Is there tech support for seniors in Canberra?

Yes. The Helpful Bloke offers patient, plain-English technology help for seniors across Canberra and ACT. Neil can help with phone setup, tablet training, smart TV operation, computer use, video calling and any technology that feels confusing. A 10% senior discount applies.

Can you set up smart home devices like Google Home or Alexa in Canberra?

Yes. Neil sets up and configures Google Home, Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, smart light bulbs, video doorbells, smart plugs and full home automation systems across Canberra and ACT. Smart home device setup from $100 per device.

How much does TV wall mounting cost in Canberra?

TV wall mounting in Canberra starts at $150 with The Helpful Bloke. This includes sourcing or using your bracket, mounting the TV on any wall type, connecting HDMI cables, managing and concealing cables neatly, and setting up basic inputs. Quotes are free.

Tech Setup & Support Canberra ACT | TV Mounting, WiFi, Smart Home

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📺TV Mounting Expert

🏠Smart Home Setup

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Technology made simple for Canberra homes

Neil's background in IT management, technical support and network administration means he actually understands what he's doing — not just following instructions from a manual. Plain-English explanations always included.

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TV Wall Mounting – Canberra & ACT

From $150

Neil mounts TVs of all sizes on brick, plaster, concrete and timber walls across Canberra and ACT. Unlike generalist handymen, he also configures your TV — inputs, apps, streaming services and picture settings — so it's ready to watch the moment he leaves. Cable management included as standard.

All TV brands & sizes
Brick & plaster walls
Tilting & full-motion mounts
Cable concealment
HDMI & AV setup
Streaming app config
Soundbar positioning
Cable raceways
In-wall cable routing
All Canberra suburbs

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WiFi Setup & Troubleshooting – Canberra & ACT

From $130

Slow WiFi, dead spots and devices that won't connect are frustrating problems Neil solves every week across Canberra. Whether you need a new router configured after NBN installation, a mesh network to cover a larger home, or you simply can't get your new Smart TV to connect — Neil makes it work and explains why it wasn't working.

NBN router setup
Mesh WiFi systems
Dead-spot elimination
Device connection
Password management
Speed optimisation
Parental controls
Guest networks
Smart TV connection
Security review

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Smart Home Device Setup – Canberra & ACT

From $100/device

Smart home devices make life more convenient but can be frustrating to set up correctly. Neil configures Google Home, Amazon Echo and Apple HomePod speakers; smart bulbs, plugs and switches; Ring, Nest and Eufy video doorbells; and full scenes and automation routines — all properly linked and working together across Canberra and ACT.

Google Home & Nest
Amazon Alexa & Echo
Apple HomeKit
Smart light systems
Video doorbells
Smart plugs & switches
Automation routines
Multi-device linking
Security cameras
All ACT suburbs

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Computer & Device Setup – Canberra & ACT

From $80

New PC or Mac not set up the way you want it? Neil sets up Windows and macOS computers, transfers data from old devices, installs and configures software, sets up email accounts, and personalises settings for your workflow. He also sets up new phones, tablets and printers — and connects them all together across Canberra and ACT.

New PC & Mac setup
Data transfer
App installation
Email configuration
Phone & tablet setup
Printer installation
Microsoft 365
iCloud & Google setup
Backup configuration
Security setup

Where We Work

Tech setup services across all Canberra & ACT suburbs

Neil covers the entire ACT for all tech services. No travel surcharge within ACT boundaries.

BelconnenGungahlinHawker BraddonLynehamDickson WodenWeston CreekKambah TuggeranongMacquarieAinslie MolongloCurtinQueanbeyan CharnwoodFranklinCasey HughesGarranChapman CalwellWanniassaGreenway

Common Questions

Tech support FAQ – Canberra & ACT

Questions Neil gets asked most often about tech setup and support in Canberra.

Can someone come and set up my TV in Canberra?

Yes. Neil mounts TVs on any wall type — brick, plaster, concrete and timber — across Canberra and ACT. He installs the bracket, hangs the TV, connects all cables neatly and configures your streaming apps and inputs. TV wall mounting starts at $150 including a basic cable management.

My WiFi keeps dropping out — can you fix it?

Yes. Neil diagnoses and fixes WiFi issues across Canberra and ACT including dead spots, slow speeds, router misconfiguration, channel congestion and NBN connection problems. He also designs and installs mesh WiFi systems for larger homes with multiple floors or areas. WiFi troubleshooting from $110/hr, new setup from $130.

Do you provide tech support for seniors in Canberra?

Absolutely. Neil is well known in Canberra for his patient, plain-English approach to technology help for seniors. He can set up phones and tablets, help with video calling family, configure smart TVs, assist with online banking safely and explain anything that seems confusing — as many times as needed. A 10% senior discount applies.

How much does it cost to set up a smart home in Canberra?

Smart home device setup with The Helpful Bloke starts at $100 per device. A typical starter setup — smart speaker, a few smart bulbs and a video doorbell — is around $300–$400 for setup time. Devices and hardware are separate. Free quotes available for any smart home project across Canberra and ACT.

Can you set up my new computer and transfer my old data?

Yes. Neil sets up new Windows PCs and Mac computers from scratch, transfers documents, photos and emails from your old computer, installs Microsoft 365, sets up email accounts and personalises everything for your workflow. Computer setup from $160, data transfer included where possible.

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