Q: Tell me a little bit about yourself and your family.
I grew up in Northeast Pennsylvania. When I was younger we lived in Northeast Philly, on Tyson Avenue across from Moore School. Later on, we moved to Langhorne, to the neighborhood called Ivy Stream. We bounced around a bit after that, but always stayed in Bucks County.
I have one older sister. She and my parents are still local. My dad was an electrician, and my mom was a nurse. Eventually, my dad got injured at work and ended up going back to school to become a nurse as well. My mom worked in labor and delivery, while my dad specialized in interventional radiology, doing catheterizations and similar procedures.
When we moved, I started school in the Neshaminy School District. I was there until eighth grade before transferring mid-year, to Bensalem. I wasn’t thrilled about the change at the time. But looking back, I had a great high school experience and made a lot of lifelong friends.
Now I live in Newtown with my beautiful wife and our golden doodle Ollie. We celebrated our one-year anniversary in December and are expecting our first child in September.
My wife and I have a pretty wild story. Long before we ever met, our moms actually knew each other. When my wife and her twin sister were born prematurely at Rolling Hill Hospital, my mom—who was a labor and delivery nurse at the time—was the nurse on duty. She vividly remembers how sick the twins were and even admitted she wasn’t sure Lindsay, my wife, was going to make it. My mom was there for it all, even attending their first birthday party. Of course, neither of us remembered any of this growing up.
Fast forward years later—Lindsay’s mom was working from home and having printer issues. She called me for a house call, and I stopped by to fix it. That’s when I first saw Lindsay. I didn’t say much at the time, just a quick hello, but I definitely noticed her.
I figured that was that—until she called again not long after, still claiming printer problems. I knew that printer was working just fine, but I went back anyway. I later found out the printer wasn’t broken at all—she just wanted an excuse to see me again.
Eventually, her mom reached out to my mom on Facebook and asked if Lindsay could have my number. That’s when the whole backstory came out—how our moms knew each other, and how my mom had played such a huge role in her birth. Life really came full circle, and now… here we are.
So, we went out like any normal couple, and the rest is history. Funny enough, I didn’t find out the truth about the “printer issue” until our wedding—Lindsay admitted it in her vows!
Q: Tell me about your past and present career.
During my school years, I was really into science. I went to summer camps like Golden Slipper and always had my sights set on med school. I attended Penn State and then the University of Maryland, majoring in neurophysiology and biology. Everything was on track—until I got hurt. I suffered a severe back injury, which led to 27 surgeries in total.
Because of the injury, I had to split my final credits between Maryland and Temple. When I finally finished and applied to med school, I was told that too much time had passed, and I’d need to retake my classes. I actually started retaking them, but the cost was just too much. Every time I completed one round, another would expire—it felt endless. By my late 20s, I knew I needed to pivot.
Some of my college friends were really into computers, but I had never been into them. I didn’t know much at all. But I started tinkering—taking them apart, experimenting with hardware and software—and realized I had a knack for it.
At first, I just helped friends and family. But as word spread, I found myself buried in work, fixing things for more and more people. Eventually, I got contract jobs with companies like Novartis and Aetna, doing server work. That job gave me exposure to a lot of servers and systems I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. It was a great learning experience, even though the work environment wasn’t always easy. Eventually, I decided to go out on my own, and here we are.Now I own Evan’s Computer Repair in Yardley.
The demand for repairs kept growing, so I opened my own shop on Main Street. I started in a tiny office—barely enough space to work. As things expanded, I took over the office next door. Now, I do a mix of break-fix work and IT contracting.
Yeah, it definitely wasn’t the original plan—but looking back, everything lined up in a way that made sense.
Balancing everything is tough because I’m still a one-man operation. I am out servicing clients while also managing the walk-ins who need their devices repaired. There’s a niche market for small business IT, personal repairs, and walk-ins. I even do pickups occasionally.
I think it’s important for people to know that I’m here. Supporting small businesses over big-box stores makes a difference—not just in quality but in the level of service. I provide a more personal, one-on-one experience. If you look at my Google reviews, that’s what most people mention. I take on each customer’s issues as if they were my own. I also help small businesses and people working from home. Even if you have an IT service from a big company, they can’t always fix your computer right away. That’s where I come in.
Q: What is your favorite part about what you do?
Honestly, it’s the look on people’s faces when they get their data back. That moment of relief and gratitude—it’s priceless.
Going back to my past, I always wanted to be a doctor. I wanted to save lives. In a way, I get to do that now. When someone comes in with a failed hard drive—maybe an external one they dropped, or a laptop that crashed—and all their baby photos, vacation memories, or important work files seem lost, I can help bring those back.
I can’t tell you how many people don’t have backups. Either they rely on just one backup or sometimes none at all. When I recover their files, it’s the best feeling.
I always tell people: back it up, and then back it up again if it’s really important. But let’s be honest, most people don’t listen! That’s where data recovery becomes expensive, especially advanced recovery, where we have to do things like platter swaps in a clean room. It’s not my favorite part of the job, but seeing the joy on someone’s face when I recover their data? That makes it all worth it.
People will tell me, “I took this to Best Buy, and they said it was impossible.” Or they tried other repair places, and no one could fix it—then I do, and they’re just blown away. That’s the moment I love the most. It’s the satisfaction of success.
Q: What are some of your favorite restaurants in the area?
It depends on the occasion, but for a nice meal, I’d say La Stalla is my top choice. We know the staff well, the atmosphere is always lively but not too loud, and the prices are reasonable for what you get. Another favorite is Vecchia Osteria—it’s a great BYOB spot. Rocco’s is another good option if you want something more modern and fun. Iron Hill is solid for an easy bite.If you’re down toward Yardley, Trattoria Rosa Bianca is worth checking out too.
Q: What are some of your favorite movies and TV shows?
I’m a big history buff, but also a total nerd—so my taste in movies and TV is all over the place. My all-time favorite movies are The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Even now, if it’s on TV, I’ll always stop and watch.
I’m also a huge fan of Christopher Nolan’s films. Inception really stuck with me—it’s one of my top favorites. Interstellar was incredible, and I thought Tenet was solid too. I also love classics like The Matrix, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Great Escape. And Step Brothers—because you need some comedy in the mix.
Growing up, I was a huge Harry Potter fan since the books and movies came out during my middle and high school years. That naturally evolved into loving epic series like Game of Thrones.
As for TV, my favorite show right now is Severance—it’s so unique and well done. We just started White Lotus, and that’s been really good so far too. I’ve always loved shows like Game of Thrones, The Big Bang Theory, and Law & Order, along with plenty of others over the years.
Q: What’s your favorite type of music? Do you have a favorite group or genre?
I’m a big classic rock fan—huge Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin guy. I can listen to just about anything, as long as it’s not country.
Q: What’s your favorite place you’ve ever been and where do you want to go next?
St. Lucia is easily the coolest place I’ve ever been. I bought the whole package there for our honeymoon. We had an entire villa to ourselves, and it was unreal. They stocked the fridge with whatever we wanted, and there was a private beach with maybe 20 people on it at any given time. There was also a beachfront restaurant called The Naked Fisherman—amazing food, right on the sand. They even had these ocean chairs where you could sit in the water. Normally, I’m not the type to just lounge on a beach, but something about that place was so peaceful. I actually relaxed for once.
I haven’t traveled a ton. I’ve been to Disney World twice, Los Angeles once, and Vegas a few times. We go down the shore a fair amount in the summer.
I’d love to do a Mediterranean trip—either Italy or Greece, mostly for history. My wife is more into tropical destinations, so we’d probably have to mix it up. Maybe do Italy for the history and then an island in Greece for her.
Q: Who inspires you the most?
My mom. She’s always been my biggest inspiration. She worked incredibly hard and was always there for us, no matter what. When my dad got hurt and had to go back to school, she supported the whole family. And, you know, there’s just something about a mother-son bond—especially in a Jewish family. My sister and dad have a great relationship, but my mom and I have always had that connection.
She’s always been my rock. Anytime I’ve gone through something tough, she’s been the one telling me, You’ll get through it. And she’s always been right.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Get off your phone. Seriously. I see people walking around completely unaware of what’s happening around them. I’ve lived in both the analog and digital worlds—I was born in ’84, so I remember life before all of this. And while technology has its benefits, it’s taken over our attention in a way that’s kind of scary.
I see it all the time—someone brings in their computer for repair, and the second they hand it over, they’re glued to their phone. There’s never a moment without a screen. We’ve rewired our brains for instant gratification, and I think that has real consequences, from learning difficulties to a lack of basic problem-solving skills. And with AI advancing, I worry people will rely on it to do everything without understanding the process behind it. What happens when it breaks down? Then what?
So, my advice: spend less time on screens. Look at the sky. Go outside at night and look at the stars. Take a 10-minute walk without electronics. There’s so much natural beauty that people don’t even notice anymore.
My second piece of advice? Learn to adapt. No matter your job, things change—systems update, industries shift, and if you’re not willing to adapt, you’ll get left behind. Flexibility is key.
Oh, and one more: Back up your data! Seriously, it’s the best advice I can give.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite smells?
I love the smell of vanilla—especially in Glade candles. I also like cinnamon, mint, and the smell of freshly popped popcorn.
There’s also this distinct chemical smell from the protective films they peel off LCD screens. It’s oddly satisfying, though I can’t quite describe it!
We used to go down to Borgata, back when it was called the Water Club (now the MGM Tower), and they definitely pumped in an ocean scent. Not the bay smell, but that fresh, tropical ocean air—it’s amazing.
Q: What are a couple words or phrases you think of when you hear the word home?
Food, dinner, family, my dog—Ollie. He’s a little Goldendoodle, just shy of two years old.
Q: Where can people find you and your business?
Evan’s Computer Repair:
85 S Main Street Suite 103, Yardley, PA
267-399-9074
It@evanscomputerepair.com