Technology That Works for Real Life
Appalachian Keystone Systems helps you get your tech under control: custom-built PCs, stable home and office networks, and smart home systems that actually make life easier instead of adding more headache.
What I Offer
Custom PC Building – Starting at $799
Gaming PCs, home office systems, workstations, servers, and Raspberry Pi projects built around how you actually use your computer.
Networking, Security, CCTV, Door Access & VoIP
Ubiquiti-powered wired and wireless networks for homes and offices, plus cameras, door access, and phone systems that “just work.”
Smart Home, Home Theater & Whole-Home Audio
Smart lighting, locks, climate, home theater, and audio systems that feel integrated instead of hacked together from random boxes.
🖥️Custom PC Building – Starting at $799
Big-box and prebuilt PCs are designed to hit a price point, not to fit your actual workload. I build systems
tailored to your games, your software, and your budget, with clean cable management and room to grow later.
🛠️What I Build
- Gaming PCs – Tuned for the titles you play and the monitor you own (1080p, 1440p, ultrawide, etc.).
- Home Office PCs – Quiet, reliable systems for email, web, office apps, and video calls.
- Workstations – Performance-focused builds for editing, 3D, CAD, photo work, and other heavy tasks.
- Servers – Small office file servers, backup targets, home lab boxes, or always-on media servers.
- Raspberry Pi Projects – Low-power, flexible Pi-based systems for dashboards, kiosks, monitoring, and tinkering.
⚙️How the Process Works
- You tell me what you need. Games, software, budget, and what you’re unhappy with now.
- I design a build. I spec parts that make sense for you and explain them in plain English.
- I build and test it. Clean assembly, OS install, current drivers, and stress testing before you ever power it on.
- Setup and support. Optional on-site or remote help with setup, updates, and basic training.
Appalachian Keystone Systems is a new company, so I don’t have a wall of testimonials yet. What you get instead is direct communication, clear expectations, and a system built like my own name is on the side of the case—because it is.
⭐ 📡Home & Office Networking, Security, CCTV, Door Access & VoIP
At home, you want a network you never have to think about.
At work, you want a backbone you can trust all day long.
And if you’re in a home office—mixing the two—you need it all to work together without falling apart.
That’s what we build.
🏡 Home & Home Office Networking
Whether you’re streaming, gaming, working remotely, or dealing with a mountain of smart devices, your home network needs to “just work” every single day.
And while some of the tech I use might sound like it belongs in an office building in Columbus, it works beautifully in homes too—quiet, stable, and reliable.
Home Networking Services
- Whole-home Wi-Fi design and installation
- Eliminating dead zones and Wi-Fi dropouts
- Smart home / IoT device optimization
- Wired networking: Ethernet runs, patch panels, and switch setup
- Extended coverage for large properties and multiple buildings—garages, workshops, barns, outdoor areas, and more
- Failover capability available — with supported Ubiquiti setups, your network switches to a backup connection automatically, keeping you working—or keeping the kids happy—when your ISP decides to take the day off
- Optional guest networks or parental controls
- Cleanup and replacement of messy, inconsistent ISP hardware setups
- Clean, discreet cabling designed to blend into your home
🏢 Small & Medium Business Networking
Your business relies on a network that stays up, stays secure, and stays fast.
From one-room offices to multi-zone commercial spaces, I design networks that can handle real workloads without slowing your team down.
Business Networking Services
- Managed business-grade Wi-Fi design and installation
- Ethernet cabling, patching, and switch configuration
- VLANs, network segmentation, and traffic prioritization
- Firewall configuration and basic security hardening
- Redundant internet / automatic failover options
- VoIP-ready network design
- CCTV cameras with secure remote access
- Door access control systems (badges, keypads, app-based)
⭐ Why I Prefer Ubiquiti
For most home and small office environments, I build around Ubiquiti because it hits the sweet spot:
- Robust enough for offices – The same platform used in small businesses, schools, and campus-style networks.
- Simple enough for homes – A clean, user-friendly interface that doesn’t require you to be “the IT person” to make changes.
- Scalable over time – Add access points, cameras, or door controllers later without replacing everything.
🔧 Networking Support & Maintenance
- Full support for networks built with AKS-provided infrastructure
- Troubleshooting and performance optimization for installed hardware
- Connectivity checks and configuration fixes
- Remote diagnostics (where possible)
- Priority scheduling for support plan subscribers
- Reasonable effort to ensure your network lets your devices connect—even if the device isn’t ours
- Discounted hardware and software for support customers
If your current setup is a mix of ISP gear, random extenders, and mystery cables, I can help you clean it up and move to a network that just works.
🏠Smart Home, Home Theater & Whole-Home Audio
Smart home gear should make life easier, not more complicated. I focus on systems that are reliable, easy to use, and don’t fall apart every time the Wi-Fi hiccups.
📱Smart Home Services
- Smart lighting scenes for everyday life (movie night, all-off, away mode, etc.).
- Smart thermostats and basic climate automations.
- Smart locks, garage control, and simple security integrations.
- Practical automations like “lights on at sunset,” “lock doors at night,” or “notify me if a door is left open.”
🎬Home Theater & Whole-Home Audio
- Living room and dedicated home theater design and setup.
- TV mounting, AV receiver configuration, and cable cleanup.
- Whole-home audio: speaker placement, zoning, and control options.
- Simple control focus: one remote or one app wherever possible, not a 15-step ritual.
You tell me how you want it to feel—louder, clearer, simpler, smarter—and I handle the wiring, hardware, and configuration to make it happen.
Ready to Talk About Your Project?
Whether you need a new PC, a cleaner network, or a smarter home, tell me what you’re working with now and what “better” looks like to you. I’ll follow up with options, straight talk, and next steps.
No hard sales pitch, no pressure—just a local tech who actually calls you back.