About

Gary, TCG, and how this page got built.

The short version: one guy from Seymour who got tired of useful information being scattered across ten websites. Built and run from the TCG lab in town.

That Computer Guy 26 / TCG Solutions

The four brands

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That Computer Guy 26

Computers and hardware. Repair, custom builds, data recovery, networking, peripherals, recycling. The brand for personal devices and small-office hardware.
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TCG Solutions

AI automations, websites, custom software for businesses. Local Ollama for privacy-sensitive workloads, Python/LangChain workflows, Next.js production sites.
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Indiana Businesses Exposed

Public-interest project. Business reviews (good and bad), customer-relations spotlight, transparency on questionable practices. Not a paid service.
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TCG Business Outreach

Updates published under the IBE banner. Twitter/X handle: @TCGBusinessOutreach. Free 15-minute calls with a real engineer before you sign anything.

What the shop does

Hardware & repair

We test before we touch. AIDA64 stress tests, HWiNFO sensor monitoring, multimeter rail checks. Thermal repaste, failed drive replacement with verified data migration, LCD backlight repair, board-level fault isolation. You get a diagnosis first — not a bill.

We do not perform laptop or phone screen replacements. The repair economics don't pay off at single-shop volume. We can refer you to trusted local screen specialists.

AI & automation

Custom workflow automation built in Python with LangChain and LangGraph. Email triage, document processing, invoice extraction, OSINT enrichment, customer-service routing. Local Ollama for privacy-sensitive work. Multi-provider integration with automatic failover.

Backups & cloud

Integration between Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox, OneDrive, Backblaze B2, AWS S3, Wasabi. Automated schedules with verified restore tests, off-site replication, encryption at rest, version retention, tested DR playbooks. The 3-2-1 strategy implemented end to end.

Websites & software

Production websites for service businesses, contractors, and professionals. Next.js, static or dynamic, headless CMS integration, e-commerce, custom forms, Netlify or Vercel deployment with CI/CD. SEO-friendly structure, WCAG AA accessibility, performance budgets enforced.

Pentesting & security

Authorized security testing for businesses that want to know what their attack surface looks like. Network scoping, web-app testing, social-engineering simulation, written report with prioritized remediation. Defensive work too: SOC tuning, log review, incident response.

Training

One-on-one or small-group instruction for IT pros, students, and motivated hobbyists. Topics: Windows admin, networking fundamentals, cloud (Azure / AWS / GCP), scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python), virtualization, certification prep (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA).

Programs that run regardless of whether they pay for themselves

Free IT support for verified 501(c)(3) nonprofits in our service area (Jackson, Bartholomew, Scott, Jennings, Brown counties). Email/print support, simple-hardware help, network setup, free hosting on existing TCG infrastructure.

Free 15-minute engineer call before you buy a new PC, subscribe to a software service, or sign a multi-year IT contract. Real engineer, no sales pressure.

Self-service tools at ibetcg.netlify.app/tools.html — password generator, JSON formatter, regex tester, base64, SHA-256, color contrast, subnet calculator, scam URL analyzer, repair-or-replace decision, security posture quick check.

How TCG covers Seymour

Primary focus: Jackson, Bartholomew, Scott, Jennings, Brown counties (TCG's service area). Secondary: Columbus, Bloomington, Indianapolis metro. National-reach companies operating locally are in scope when they affect Indiana consumers.

IBE is funded by the parent brands (TCG26 / TCG Solutions). No sponsor relationships with covered businesses, no paid-to-review, no advertising. If a business becomes a TCG client, IBE recuses from covering them and discloses the relationship on any prior coverage.

The longer story

If you've only seen the service-page version, the IBE archive carries the full back-story: how TCG was built solo from Seymour, why each brand exists, and how the platform actually runs in production. Each piece below is fully sourced and free to read.

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