Hello and welcome.

This will be a site for tips and instruction on using your computer.  I have maintained and administered a mixed Mac-Windows network with a few Linux machines, so I can provide help for all platforms.  In keeping with the theme of this site, I will be emphasizing underlying similarities wherever possible – and it’s possible more than you may think.

I believe technology exists to serve people.  Too many technologists act as if it is the other way around.  I also look for alternatives to mega-corporate software.    It has been said that there are 2 industries that call their customers “users”: software companies and drug dealers.  I think it is the large corporations that have earned this reputation a bit too well.  A lot of smaller companies are still oriented toward people.  I will be helping you to find them wherever possible.  When it comes to service, I’d like to think I am one of those people companies.

I can help you solve problems you may have with your computer.  I can also help you learn more about the computer so you can use it more effectively.  I also believe this knowledge can help you choose programs more effectively – or even be able to work without them.  For example, a little knowledge about your computer’s file system can help you avoid many programs that find things for you.  You can find them yourself and not load the computer with unneeded software.

I am also an experienced photographer and I can help you with software and workflow questions. There are many good alternatives to the full Photoshop program that can work well for you.  I don’t use it at all.  You can check my photography website, and see some results.  I also offer science and nature education programs.

Please see the services page and the menus for more.  Brief items will be posted in the blog.  Other topics will have full pages.

Thank you

Kevin