the story behind the guru
From the shop to your door
Some of you may remember our downtown Eugene storefront on Willamette Street, which opened in 2011. We put a lot of heart into that space, from the custom-built front counter to the feng shui of the shop itself. The idea was to create a friendly place where you could bring your computer problems, ask questions, and leave with a little more peace of mind.
Over the years, Computer Guru has evolved. While the old storefront is part of our history, the personal service behind it is still very much what we do.
Today, our focus is on bringing the Guru to you. We provide on-site computer and network support for businesses and homes in Eugene and the surrounding area, along with remote assistance and office visits by appointment.
Working where you actually use your technology lets us see the whole picture. Sometimes the problem isn’t the computer—it’s the Wi-Fi down the hallway, the printer that has developed a personality, or several devices that have simply stopped speaking to each other.
For our business clients, that familiarity matters. We take time to learn how you work, understand the systems you depend on, and build a relationship that lasts beyond a single repair. Whether you need occasional troubleshooting or ongoing IT support, our goal is to be the people you know you can call.
The setting has changed. The heart of Computer Guru hasn’t.
How the guru got started
I’m Anthony Burroff, founder of Computer Guru. My journey in technology started long before the downtown shop. As a teenager in Olympia, Washington, I started my first computer business and discovered that I loved solving problems—and being able to make a living doing it wasn’t a bad bonus.
In 2008, after doing on-site computer work around Lane County and freelancing for other companies, I decided it was time to build a brand of my own. At 22, I had plenty of ambition and just enough experience to think I knew what I was getting into. Fellow business owners can probably guess how that went.
Computer Guru grew, and I brought on other like-minded techs who shared my vision: good technical work, friendly service, and a little zen in an industry that can take itself far too seriously. Opening the storefront in 2011 gave that idea a place to call home.
When my daughter was born in 2015, my priorities changed. Balancing fatherhood and running a growing business taught me some lessons that don’t come in a service manual. Eventually, I closed the old shop, and in 2018 I took a much-needed meditation break to spend more time with my daughter and rethink what I wanted Computer Guru to become.
That experience helped shape the way I work today. I value personal attention, lasting relationships, and taking the time to solve the right problem. With more than 25 years of hands-on experience, I still enjoy the detective work—especially when a stubborn technical mystery finally starts to make sense.
I also believe in kaizen: continuous improvement. Technology never stops changing, and neither should we. There is always something to learn, a better question to ask, or a better way to take care of a client.
To everyone who has trusted Computer Guru over the years, thank you. And if we haven’t met yet, I look forward to helping you find a little harmony with your technology.
Don’t geek out, get a guru.
Anthony Burroff
Founder, Computer Guru