With summer in full swing, even the greatest computer repair gurus think about taking a break. However, rather than heading to boring beaches or tacky theme parks, tech geeks like to plan pilgrimages designed to get their geek on. In Los Angeles, there are lots of places where tech savvy people can enjoy themselves and maybe even learn something new. That’s why we’ve gathered up a few places in Los Angeles that tech lovers of all ages can check out and enjoy.
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