Frustrated with modern technology?
Call the IT GP!

Computer and phone help for seniors

If you live on the Central Coast of NSW and struggle with computers, phones and so on, I can show you how to use them. I've spent years helping seniors with IT challenges.

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The IT GP - Tech Training, Lessons and Guidance for Seniors

30+

Years of experience
in I.T.

I am based on the NSW Central Coast
Computers, iPhones, Android, iPads, Netflix, etc.
I can visit you, or meet in a local cafe. Whatever is most comfortable for you.

Modern life can be complicated!

How does this thing work?

Technology was supposed to make things easier, but for many people, tasks that used to be so simple are now baffling.

The problem is often that no one has shown you how your gadgets work. In many ways, phones, computers and the like, actually mimic what happens in real life, but without someone to help you join the dots, that can difficult.

In a few, short sessions, I can help you start to understand how to use technology to get the necessities done and even start enjoying it!

Services

These are just some of the areas I can help you understand

* I can guide you through the process, but for your security and privacy, I will not operate your accounts for you.

Email

Mobile phones

Text messaging

Messaging
services

Social
Media

Online
security

Online
banking*

Secure
payments*

Facetime &
Zoom

TV Remotes
Netflix

Struggling with…?

With simple explanations and real world analogies, I can help you understand:-

Phones

iPhones, Samsung, Android, push button, etc..

Computers

Apple, Microsoft Windows, Chromebooks

Email & messaging

Outlook, Mac Mail, GMail, Yahoo, Whatsapp…

TV Remotes

All makes & models + Netflix, Foxtel, Apple TV…

iPads & tablets

Apple & Android

Social media

Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tik Toc…

  • Email
  • Online shopping
  • How to pay bills*
  • Internet and phone banking*
  • Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Afterpay.*
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Voice commands: Siri, hey Google and Alexa
  • Foxtel, Netflix, Stan, Amazon Prime
  • Security
  • Password security
  • Spotting online scams and suspicious activity 
  • Spam prevention
  • What is a virus and how to avoid them
  • Backing up important information
  • Wifi
  • Bluetooth
  • Smart watches: Apple Watch, Google Watch, Samsung Watch
  • Whatsapp
  • Facebook Messenger
  • Facetime
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Outlook/365
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Making online appointments
  • Top up opal card
  • Computer/software Updates

Need help?

If you have trouble with using modern technology, you’re not alone, but I can help!

From this…

Baffled, confused, frustrated, at your wits end, enough!

…to this!

Getting things done, video calling the family, seeing what friends and family are up to on Facebook, sending and receiving texts, making the most of today’s gadgets!

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