As Seattle’s Home Computing Coach, I enjoy helping people who didn’t grow up with computers boost their confidence and skills to be comfortable and relaxed with computing.

My practice extends throughout Seattle and I'm happy to help with your goals for PCs, Macs, music players, digital cameras, cell phones and all manner of digital devices.

I've been teaching computing skills since 1985 and ages 31 – 94, my Seattle clients confirm that coaching at home on your own computer lets you set your own goals and work at your own pace. You’ll feel as if the computer is working for YOU, not the other way ‘round. 

I teach and encourage all my clients to become more confident, comfortable and happy while mastering their PC, Mac, home network or hand held devices. You make your own list of goals, then I arrive at your home, keep you in the "driver's seat", sit by your side, and coach you to learn new skills, find solutions for computing frustrations, and transform computing time into a truly positive part of your life. It's all about YOU.

My clients prefer to learn in their own space, on their own equipment, at their own pace. I focus on the human more than the machine, although I'm happy to work through hardware, home network malfunctions or clogged operating systems to keep things moving along.

2011 special topics available:

Picasa for Mac or PC

voice recognition software for PC or Mac – Dragon

security and privacy issues for PC or Mac and the Internet

iPad and iPad 2

Windows 7

OS X 1.6+ Snow Leopard

Blackberry Android iPhone and other cell phones and smartphones

Bluetooth devices

iLife iTunes

Intro to Quicken

Intro to Microsoft Word

Intro to Microsoft Excel

Apple TV and streaming Netflix movies

Intro to Facebook

Intro to Twitter

Evernote

Dropbox Mozy, Carbonite, SugarSync Time Machine

Firefox Thunderbird

Google Chrome Earth Docs Calendar Maps Google Images

Skype

MobileMe

Understanding wireless technology

Special populations served:

~parents protecting their children and teens against being approached online by possible predators

~professional adults who feel apprehensive about leaving their longtime workplace and realize they will suddenly be adrift without an IT department to protect and support them

I'll work through all those little digital frustrations - cell phones, music players, bluetooth devices, I'll even teach you to program your digital thermostat or work your home security system.

No packages to purchase - if all you need is one session, then you're on your way! Or set up an ongoing schedule at your own pace.

Your satisfaction is guaranteed.  With Home Computing Coach you are assured by local references and my 26 years of experiences teaching adults to use personal technology and understand the ways of the Web.  

Your goals - your pace - your place!