Binary Systems

Services

Binary Systems offers a focused set of technology services for Maryland homes and small businesses. Every engagement starts with a free consultation so we can understand what you need before recommending anything.

Setup, hardware, and AI

Home & Small Business Technology Setup

Most of our work falls in this category. Whether you're setting up a new home office, modernizing a small business, or finally building out the network you've been meaning to get to, we handle it end to end.

  • Wi-Fi and wired network design, installation, and tuning
  • Network-attached storage (NAS) setup with proper backup strategy
  • Self-hosted media servers — Jellyfin, Plex, and similar
  • Smart home and IoT setup, including hub consolidation and reliable automation
  • Apple hardware setup and cross-platform integration with Windows or Linux
  • General home and small business IT support, including malware cleanup and data recovery
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Custom PC Builds

Off-the-shelf desktops are fine for most people. But if you're a creator, gamer, developer, or someone who just wants a machine that fits exactly what you do, a custom build is almost always a better investment than the next pre-built tier.

  • Component selection tuned to your actual workload and budget
  • Build, cable management, and a clean OS install (Windows or Linux)
  • Software setup, driver tuning, and performance validation
  • Documentation of what's inside, what it does, and how to maintain it
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AI Tools for Home & Personal Use

AI is genuinely useful — but the gap between "I should probably try this" and "this saves me an hour a day" is wider than most articles admit. We help bridge it.

  • Local AI model setup on your own hardware (Ollama, LM Studio, and similar)
  • Configuration assistance with cloud AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)
  • Practical workflow consulting: what's worth automating, what isn't
  • Coaching for individuals who want to actually get value out of AI tools
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Safety and advice

Personal & Family Digital Safety

Most of the security advice on the internet is either useless or terrifying. We focus on practical protections that actually fit how your household uses technology. Designed for personal and household use — no formal audits or compliance work.

  • Password manager setup for individuals and families
  • Multi-factor authentication rollout across critical accounts
  • Home network hardening: router configuration, guest networks, IoT segmentation
  • Ad and tracker blocking at the network level (Pi-hole and similar)
  • Honest answers to "is this safe?" questions about apps, services, and devices
  • Practical online safety guidance for kids and teens
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Technology Purchase Advice

Before you spend money on a NAS, a router, a laptop, a camera system, or anything in between, it can be worth a short conversation with someone who has no stake in what you buy.

  • Independent recommendations based on your actual needs and budget
  • Vendor and product comparison without affiliate bias
  • Help interpreting reviews, spec sheets, and the marketing fog around consumer tech
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What we don't do

We're a focused small business. To stay that way, we deliberately don't take on:

  • Federal, state, or local government work
  • Defense and government contractor work
  • Formal cybersecurity audits, attestations, or compliance assessments
  • Penetration testing or red-team engagements
  • Enterprise cybersecurity advisory

If your needs fall in those categories, we'll happily point you to specialized firms that handle them well.

Not sure which one fits?

Tell us a bit about your situation. We'll let you know whether we can help, whether someone else is better suited, or whether you don't actually need to pay anyone at all.

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