About Us

HB Computer Services is founded by Hugh Blanchard, a 18 year veteran of the IT industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology from San Diego State University and a Master’s in Design and Industry from the San Francisco State University.

Hugh honed his craft as an IT Director in San Francisco’s advertising industry where he implemented comprehensive solutions for each company he supported. While these solutions conformed to time honored IT industry best practices, we now specialize in providing more varied and tailor fit solutions to the varied small businesses that we support. Each one tends to be more unique than their big business contemporaries.

Experienced

HB Computer Services is an information technology consultancy that provides small businesses and sole proprietorships the same quality, comprehensive, affordable technology consulting support that larger companies enjoy. Since 1999, I have offered my consulting service as an alternative to costly in-house technical staff.

Consciencious

I still support clients since our inception in 1999. Personable.

Comprehensive

From smartphones to servers, wiring to websites, and everything in between I strive to become the one-stop shop for all your technology system needs.

What People are Saying:

Hugh is totally thorough and extremely knowledgeable.

Hugh Blanchard has been my computer person for more than 15 years and has always done a fantastic job at a reasonable price. Completely knowledgeable, thorough, and able to explain patiently in layman’s terms what the ordinary person needs to know about the computer, networks, etc. I recommend him highly for any kind of job, large or small.

Technologies or Solutions Implemented: wireless connections, Desktop/Notebook, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch Services Performed: Ongoing IT support, Installation/Set-up/Upgrades, Purchase Recommendations, Troubleshooting.

I would recommend this consultant to a friend or colleague!

I have worked with a lot of service contractors over 20 years, and Hugh does everything from helping to figure out your needs to acting as a liaison to other providers to giving tutorials. He is extremely accessible, his rates are reasonable, and he has the patience of a saint. Elizabeth August

Organizational Development Consultant

Hugh consults to some of my clients; they are very happy with his work. He’s always been quick to respond when I’ve needed his help. And the systems that he upkeeps have been stable, over these six years I’ve known him. He’s also a great person to work with. Elizabeth Thurber

Certified Filemaker Developer, Unity Database Design

The BEST IT guy.

Hugh is easily the most responsive and flexible IT consultant a nonprofit organization could ask for. He is respectful of the limitations nonprofits have, offering multiple solutions that can fit within a budget and an office’s tech capabilities. He is also phenomenal at providing training to in-house employees to help cut down costs and aid in more regular maintenance. Whenever there’s an emergency such as a server meltdown or the financial database disappearing, Hugh immediately responds and gets onsite as soon as possible. He is also extremely pleasant and easy to talk to and can communicate technical information to the least tech savvy person in the office without being overwhelming. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Technologies or Solutions Implemented: Desktop/Notebook, General Office, Database, Server storage, networks.

Services Performed: Ongoing IT support, Integration with current IT, Training, Installation/Set-up/Upgrades, Purchase Recommendations,Multi-unit deployment, Troubleshooting.

I would recommend this consultant to a friend or colleague!

Our team in Burlingame has worked with Hugh on many occasions and he is one of the top rated Apple Consultants in the area. Michael De Guzman

Business Expert, Apple Retail Store Burlingame