Prices & Booking

These prices apply to everyone – private and business alike, no business surcharge. Book digitally via the links below or classically by e-mail or fax.

Transparent hourly rates:
(help by e-mail is free)

Base hourly rate
Linux, hardware, networks, data rescue

€39 / hr

Windows/Apple support
excluding hardware repairs and Linux switchers

€89 / hr

includes a €50 "open-source solidarity" share: the difference goes into funding free software – so even by using Windows you support the free software world.

Free intro call (15–30 min.)
We briefly discuss your case by phone or video call and clarify whether and how I can genuinely help. Completely non-binding.
€0 · Book a call → (booking page in German – or just e-mail me in English)

Worth knowing: The free security extensions for Windows 10 end in October 2026. If you are thinking about switching, now is the calmest moment – a planned move instead of a rushed one.

Linux & software

Linux installation
PCs, laptops or single drives set up ready to boot. One installation is included in every Linux migration.
€39 flat

Linux migration
A step-by-step switch following the three-phase model – no stress, no data risk. Data transfer, applications and a hands-on introduction included; if it takes longer, that is my risk as the contractor. Billed by actual effort.
at most €149 per computer
equals ~4 hours of intensive support

Linux support
Troubleshooting, updates, system care and clean-ups (on site & remote).
By effort (€39/hr)

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Workshop & hardware

Maintenance & refurbishing
Device care in my workshop: servicing sensitive components and restoring proper cooling. Firmware updates included.
€39 flat

Component & part replacement
Mechanical replacement of worn or broken parts in laptops, phones and more.
€39 flat + spare part

Electronics & soldering
Pragmatic repairs, fault diagnosis and replacement of components (e.g. capacitors, cables).
€39 flat + components

Request a diagnosis/repair →

Network & servers

Home networks & routers
Improving Wi-Fi, setting up routers or fixing home network issues.
By effort (€39/hr)

Self-reliant systems & servers
Your own cloud, digital document management, websites & server care.
By effort (€39/hr)

Kiosk & minimal systems
Systems built for exactly one purpose (e.g. pure display PCs).
By effort (€39/hr)

Discuss a project →

Rescue & special cases

Data & media rescue
Securing important data and digitising CDs, DVDs, tapes or vinyl records. The runtime of the tape does not count as working time – you only pay for my hands-on work.
By effort (€39/hr)

Mobile systems
Google-free smartphone systems (e.g. LineageOS, GrapheneOS, Ubuntu Touch).
€39 flat

Individual hardware solutions
Network protection (Pi-hole), alternative router firmware or 3D printing.
By effort (€39/hr)

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Open Linux Q&A round

Once a month, via video conference in your browser: one hour for everyone who is flirting with Linux or has just switched. No lecture, no sign-up to anything – you join, ask your question and listen to what the others ask. Held in German; English questions are welcome.

Free of charge.

A maximum of six seats.

Book a seat →

Old-device credit (no cash purchase)
Feel free to bring your old laptops, PCs or smartphones (or other electronic devices). If I can use parts of them for reuse or as spares, I credit their value directly against my working time.

For businesses: Small companies and craft businesses get the same prices – details and example packages are on the business page (German).

All prices are final. As a small business under § 19 of the German VAT act (UStG) I do not charge VAT – nothing is added, but input tax deduction is not possible.

Not sure where to start?

Then let us talk for 15 minutes – free and non-binding. Afterwards you will know what your case needs and what it costs.

Book a free intro call →

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