Two decades of making technology make sense.
Back then, people needed help setting up dial-up internet and figuring out why their computer was making weird noises. The technology has changed, but the frustration hasn't.
Since then, I've watched technology get more powerful—and more confusing. Phones that are actually computers. TVs that need Wi-Fi. Cars that pair with Bluetooth. Medical devices that send alerts. Smart home gadgets that stop working when the internet hiccups.
Here's what I've learned: Most people don't need more technology. They need someone to explain what they already have, help them use it better, and protect them from the people trying to take advantage of them.
"Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no mercy."— Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth
If a device makes your life harder instead of easier, something's wrong. Either the setup needs fixing or the device needs to go.
I've been asked how to turn on a computer. I've been asked what the internet is. These are real questions from smart people who just never had anyone explain things clearly. That's not their fault.
Confusing interfaces. Predatory subscriptions. "Customer support" that's actually a chatbot. Companies treat older adults like problems to be managed, not customers to be served. I think that's wrong.
Scammers are professionals. They know exactly how to create urgency and fear. Getting scammed doesn't mean you're gullible. It means someone very good at manipulation got to you. And I can help fix it.
I'm based in Idyllwild/Pine Cove in the San Jacinto Mountains. Starting December 2024, I'm also serving the San Diego area. Remote support is available everywhere.
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