Apple tech supportMadeira

Your Mac and iPhone, working the way they should.

At your home in Madeira, or online.

Software support for Apple devices: setup, reinstalls, backups and troubleshooting. Explained in plain English, with a quote before any work starts.

  • Backup completeEvery photo protected
  • System up to dateMac ready and faster
  • iCloud storage38 GB free
  • 5+ years as an Apple authorised technician
  • Home visits in all 10 municipalities of the island
  • Online by screen sharing, wherever you are
  • Software only your device is never opened

Everything software.

From first start-up to the problem that won’t go away.

Setup

A new device ready to use, with everything in the right place from day one.

  • First-time setup of Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
  • Apple Account, iCloud, Family Sharing and purchase sharing
  • Moving data from your old device, including from Android and Windows
  • Email, calendars, contacts and printers

Reinstall and restore

When starting from scratch is the answer, without losing what matters.

  • Clean macOS reinstall
  • iPhone and iPad restore and reset
  • System updates that got stuck or failed
  • Getting a device ready to sell or give away, with your data securely erased

Troubleshooting

Finding what is actually failing and fixing it at the source, not a quick patch.

  • Slowness, freezes and apps that quit on their own
  • Full storage and iCloud constantly asking for more space
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirDrop and syncing between devices
  • Error messages, start-ups that never finish and lost access

Backups

Photos and documents protected before you need them.

  • Time Machine and iPhone backups to iCloud or your Mac
  • Organising and recovering your photo library
  • Checking that the backup actually restores

Security and privacy

Protected accounts and settings that make sense for whoever uses the device.

  • Two-factor authentication and password management
  • Removing unwanted software and suspicious extensions
  • Screen Time and parental controls for children

Learn your device

Sessions at your own pace to get more out of what you already have.

  • Step-by-step explanations in plain English
  • Ideal if you have switched from Windows or Android
  • Support for older users and small offices

I don’t do hardware repairs (screens, batteries, logic boards). If the problem is physical, I’ll tell you and point you to where it can be fixed.

Ways to get support

At home

I come to you, anywhere on the island.

I fix things on site, with the device on your own network and your own accounts, and explain what I did. Ideal for fresh setups, moving to a new device, and if you prefer to follow along in person.

  • Funchal
  • Câmara de Lobos
  • Santa Cruz
  • Machico
  • Ribeira Brava
  • Ponta do Sol
  • Calheta
  • Porto Moniz
  • São Vicente
  • Santana

Online

From your sofa, wherever you are.

With your permission, I connect by screen sharing. You see everything I do in real time and can end the session at any moment. Works if you are away from Madeira and for problems that don’t need a visit.

Three steps, no surprises at the end.

  1. Describe the problem

    Fill in the request with your device and what is happening. The more detail, the better.

  2. Get a quote

    I reply by email with what I propose to do, how long it should take and the cost, before starting.

  3. At home or online

    We arrange a visit in your municipality or a remote session by screen sharing.

Tell me what’s going on.

You’ll get a quote by email with what I’ll do, how long it takes and what it costs. I only go ahead once you agree.

  • A quote by email before any work
  • No obligation
  • 5+ years as an Apple authorised technician
  • In English or Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions.

Who provides the support?

I do. I’m Fábio Silva, with more than 5 years of experience as an Apple authorised technician. Today I provide this support independently, in Madeira and online.

Is the support in English?

Yes. Home visits, online sessions and every email can be in English, so nothing gets lost in translation.

Do you repair hardware, like screens or batteries?

No. The service is software only: setup, reinstalls, restores, backups and troubleshooting. If the diagnosis points to a physical fault, I’ll point you to a repair service.

Which areas do you cover for home visits?

The whole island of Madeira, all ten municipalities, from Funchal to Porto Moniz and Santana. Tell me your municipality in the request so we can arrange the visit.

How does online support work?

By screen sharing, only with your permission. You see everything I do in real time and can end the session whenever you like. Ideal if you are away from Madeira or would rather not have a visit.

Is my data safe?

Before any reinstall or restore I make sure a working backup exists. I don’t keep copies of your data or your passwords.

How much does it cost?

It depends on what is needed. Once you describe the problem you get a quote with the cost before any work starts, with no obligation.