Apple Macintosh home networking services - the digital plumber

We offer our Apple Macintosh computer network planning and maintenance services for all home and business Apple Mac users in Leicester, Leicestershire and the rest of the UK East Midlands. Northlight Images has provided Apple Macintosh consultancy, training, and support in Leicestershire for over fifteen years.

There are plenty of people who can look at a PC for you, but Apple Mac experts are a bit thinner on the ground. We do not sell Apple computers or software, but we know plenty of reliable people who do...

Note that we now only provide this service locally here in Leicester, due to our increased Commercial Photography business (it's what we do!)

So whether you have an iMac or a G5, or even an old beige Mac, we have the experience to help. What's more, if you bring the computer round and we can't fix your Mac, then we often won't charge you at all... (non - commercial clients)

We don't sell Macs ... we always suggest you visit Apple themselves
(click on the image below to take you directly to Apple wherever you are based)

Looking for help with Laptops, Mac upgrades or refurbished/2nd hand Macs?

We don't sell hardware or software but we get a lot of our used equipment from Second Chance PC in Cambridge

Telephone 01223 833 412 http://www.2ndchancepc.co.uk/

Please do mention Northlight Images if you call them

Elsewhere...

If you were just looking for help with a Mac problem then why not look at our Free Mac Information and Help collection on this site.

If you need help or advice with wireless networking (802.11 wireless networks such as Airport or Airport extreme) or wired connections (Ethernet, ADSL or cable modems) feel free to contact us. We can help configure your Macs and advise on setting up routers, switches and firewalls. Make the most of your broadband connection and use your high-speed home network to connect up and share devices around the house, like printers, other computers or even your iPod.

Contact details :

Northlight Images, 86 Harrow Road

Leicester, Leicestershire, UK. LE3 0JW (Maps)

Telephone +44 116 291 9092

You can e-mail us:

The Mac digital plumber

We use Apple Macs to run our business -- we are happy to demonstrate our network facilities and test networks. We offer a wide range of other Apple Mac services -- give us a call if you want more details

We can help set up and test VPN connections for people wanting to work at home but have a secure connection to the office. Is your wireless network set up securely? We provide training for people at all levels of expertise, and for local customers that could be as little as £40 for a home visit.

We are happy to deal with home users and businesses. So if you're not sure of the differences between an access point and a bridge or WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) -- just ask :-)

Apple Mac data Recovery

Don't despair if you Mac hard disk crashes - we offer a local 'no win no fee' recovery service - call for details

Emergency support

Apple Macintosh hardware, software and disaster recovery (out of hours and home visit service available in the Leicester area)

Training

All about Apple Macs -- Systems, applications and bespoke courses. We specialise in tailoring training to your individual needs. If you want a general introduction to the Mac or some one to one coaching -- give us a call.

Some of the Apple Mac computers we support...

680x0 Macs

Early Macs (pre-PowerPC Motorola 68k chips)
From the original Macintosh through to the Quadras.

Performas
Apple's consumer range including compact Macs and Power Macs.

680x0 PowerBooks
Pre-PowerPC models including Portable, Portable (backlit), 100, 140, 145, 145b, 150, 160, 165, 165c, 170, 180, 180c, 190, 190cs, 520, 520c, 540, 540c, 550c, Duo 210, Duo 230, Duo 250, Duo 270c, Duo 280, 280c.(We still have a working Mac Portable)

PowerPC Macs

Performas - Apple's consumer range including compact Macs and Power Macs.

PowerBooks - Up to the last G4 PowerBooks.

603: 1400, Duo 2300c, 2400c, 3400c, 5300

G3: G3, G3 Series (WallStreet), G3 Series II (WallStreet II), G3 (Lombard), G3 (Pismo)

Titanium G4: G4/400, G4/500, G4/550, G4/667 (VGA), G4/667 (DVI), G4/800, G4/867, G4/1 GHz

12" Aluminum G4: G4/867, G4/1 GHz, G4/1.33 GHz, G4/1.5 GHz

15" Aluminum G4: G4/1 GHz, G4/1.25 GHz, 15" G4/1.33 GHz, G4/1.5 GHz (2004), 15" G4/1.5 GHz (1/05), G4/1.67 GHz, 15" G4 HR, 1.67 GHz (10/05)

17" Aluminum G4: G4/1 GHz, G4/1.33 GHz, G4/1.5 GHz, G4/1.67 GHz (1/05), G4 HR, 1.67 GHz (10/05)

iBooks - "Macs to go" aimed at the home and education markets.

G4 iBooks
12": G4/800, G4/1 GHz (2003), G4/1.2 GHz (2004), G4/1.33 GHz (2005)
14": G4/900, G4/1 GHz (2003), G4/1 GHz, 1.2 GHz (2004), G4/1.33 GHz, G4/1.42 GHz (2005)

G3 iBooks
12" clamshell: iBook G3/300, iBook SE G3/366, iBook (FireWire) G3/366, IBook SE (FireWire) G3/466
12" white: G3/500, G3/600, G3/600 CD, G3/700 Combo, G3/700 CD, G3/800 Combo, G3/800 CD, G3/900 Combo
14" white: G3/600, G3/700, G3/800, G3/900

Power Macs - From the first generation Power Macs to the Quad G5.

Pre-G3 Models
20th Anniversary Mac
4400 (a.k.a. 7220)
5200 | 5260 | 5400 | 5500
6100 | 6200 | 6300 | 6320 | 6360 | 6400 | 6500
7100 | 7200 | 7300 | 7500 | 7600
8100 | 8200 | 8500 | 8600
9150 | 9500 | 9600

G3 Models
G3/233 & 266
G3/300, 333, 366
G3 All-in-One
Blue & White G3

G4 Models
Cube
G4/350-400 (Yikes!/PCI)
G4/350-500 (Sawtooth/AGP)
G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)
G4 (Digital Audio)
G4 (Quicksilver)
G4 (Quicksilver 2002)
G4 (DDR)
G4 (January 2003)
G4/1.25 (June 2003)

G5 Models
G5/1.6-2.0 GHz (2003
G5/1.8-2.5 GHz (2004)
G5/1.8 Single
G5/2.0-2.7 GHz (2005)
G5/2.0-2.3 GHz Dual
G5/2.5 GHz Quad

iMacs & eMacs - All-in-one Macs aimed at the home and education user.

G5 iMac types
17" and 20" 1.9-2.1 GHz iMac G5 (Oct. 2005)
17" and 20" 1.8-2.0 GHz iMac G5 (May 2005)
17" and 20" 1.6-1.8 GHz iMac G5 (2004)
Mac Mini

G4 iMac types
20" iMac G4/1.25 GHz (11/03)
17" iMac G4/1.25 GHz (9/03)
15" iMac G4/1 GHz (9/03)
17 iMac G4/1 GHz (2/03)
15" iMac G4/800 MHz (2/03)
17" iMac G4/800 MHz (7/02)
15" iMac G4/700 & 800 (1/02)

eMac types
eMac 1.42 GHz (2005)
eMac 1-1.25 GHz (2004)
eMac 800 MHz/1 GHz (2003)
eMac 700/800 MHz (2002)

G3 iMac types
iMac (July 2001)
iMac 2001. 400 MHz, 500 MHz, North American, 500 MHz, int'l, 600 MHz
iMac Summer 2000. iMac, iMac DV, iMac DV+, iMac DV Special Edition
Slot loading (Oct. 1999): iMac, iMac DV, iMac DV Special Edition
Tray loading: Rev. A, Rev. B, iMac 266, iMac 333

Intel Macs

All the latest Macs

We have a growing collection of Free Apple Macintosh related information and links. They cover sources of software and detailed support issues

We are often asked where to get good deals on used or Refurbished Apple Macs. Since we don't sell hardware we usually suggest Second Chance PCs in Cambridge who have provided us with spares and system upgrades for several years.

We do not directly sell hardware or software and pride ourselves on giving the best independent (Mac) advice to our clients. However, when required, we can source hard to find specialist or obsolete software and hardware. For the latest Apple hardware and software, you can visit the Apple Store via the link below.

Whatever the scale of your needs, we are there to help.

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