A big-picture assessment of you—understanding the things you value and like to do...the people in your life…what you want from your technology…your current comfort and frustration with your devices and services…all this to help us come up with a step-by-step plan to move you toward a better technology experience.

What device out there best meets your needs. What software is useful and least intrusive. Where are the deals. How to get it. Getting it started and setup until you’re comfortable with the essentials that are valuable to you. Minimizing the intrusive aspects of all technology to keep it as simple as possible.

One to one coaching on using your devices— in person, over the phone or by video.

Step-by-step curriculum that will get you to where you want to be with your technology.

Routine meeting time to discuss and resolve the technology bumps you come up against.

A step-by-step program to explore, setup and make decisions about how you use the internet: Which video-chat will work with your family. Which email provider is your favorite. Which browser, search engine, picture storage, etc etc.

What do you wish to organize or simplify? Photos, passwords, email accounts, contacts, documents. Where to find or store all your important information safely. Searching your computer for your items.

Software solutions we work on together can often fix any difficulties, but I don’t provide repair services themselves. I will, however, support you as a valet to get solutions, upgrades or repairs for your devices.

Zoom, Meet, Teams, Skype and many other video meeting services are fantastic for church/ community meetings, laughing with friends and staying connected to family across the distances. We decide together which service you need to use, get to know how it works, and get you using it like a pro. (the image is of my family during the pandemic)

Wading in to using personal technology for the first time can seem intimidating. Where do you start? What device is best for beginners? Needing to start with basic information and training? My specialty. Much of it is setting things up so you only need to learn a little at a time. Learning can be fun.

What cords are needed for recharging phones, headphones, speakers. Connecting your WiFi device to your computers. Getting all your devices connected to your Wifi router.

Getting your film or digital images edited for repair or style and printed or stored.

Also, consulting or assisting in the digital image process from taking the photo or video, selecting editing software, learning to use it to edit and print or produce your own project.

Assistance in getting your technology passwords secure and easy to manage either through a simple analog method or using a free or paid for software program.

Assess, consult, purchase, setup and training on TV/ cable/ air channels, devices (like Smart TVs) and streaming services (like Netflix, Hulu, Roku, Prime Video, etc)

Setup and simplify remote controls.

Assistance to set up settings on your devices or in your home to minimize troubles from low vision, hearing impairments or other challenges. Consulting and training on use of common free accessibility apps on your phone or computer for ease of use or improving communication with others in person or by telephone.