A friendly Teach Me Tech OC coach helping a smiling senior use her phone, with a large-print guide open on the kitchen table.

Orange County, California

Kind, patient tech help for seniors.

We sit down with you, one-on-one, and make your phone, tablet, or computer finally make sense. No rushing. No jargon. No talking down to you.

In your home or by phone Background-checked coaches You keep written notes

How it works

Getting help is simple

Call or email us

Tell us what's giving you trouble, whether it's one thing or a whole list. We listen, then find a time that suits you.

We come to you

Most folks like us right at the kitchen table. Prefer to stay put? We can walk you through it by phone or video call instead.

You learn, and keep the notes

We go at your pace and write everything down in large, plain English, so you're never stuck the next time.

What we help with

From "how do I text back?" to "is this email a scam?"

Whatever's been nagging at you, we've almost certainly helped someone with it before. A few of the things people ask us about:

Phones & tablets

iPhone or Android. Texting, Face ID, the camera, and the handful of settings that actually matter.

Video calls with family

See the grandkids on FaceTime, Zoom, or WhatsApp. Set it up once, with written steps to keep.

Staying safe online

Spot scam calls, texts, and emails before they get you. Strong passwords you can actually remember.

Everyday apps

Venmo, ride apps, online shopping, email, each with a cheat sheet you keep right by the phone.

Smart home & TV

Speakers, cameras, thermostats, and streaming, set up so they're genuinely simple to use.

Photos & clean-up

Find your photos, free up space, and clear out the clutter and pop-ups that pile up over time.

See everything we help with

The part people love most

You keep a guide, written for your exact phone

Nobody remembers every step, especially for the app you only use once a month. So after each visit, we leave you a printed, large-text guide made for your device, with screenshots and plain words.

We also prepare a personalized binder, organized by task, with detailed step-by-step instructions built around your specific needs, and we add to it as you learn.

When you forget a step next week (we all do), the answer is sitting right there by the phone.

A real example

  • "How to reply to just one person in a family group text"
  • "Sending money on Venmo, step by step"
  • "Setting your photo so family knows it's you calling"

Organized by task, in a binder you add to as you learn.

A Teach Me Tech OC coach greeting an older man at his front door in an Orange County neighborhood.
In-home visits across Orange County.

For sons & daughters

You can't always be there. We can.

Tried helping your parents from afar? Did they forget how to turn up the volume on their phone, or how to turn on the camera? We become the patient, local, background-checked person they can call instead.

We treat your parents the way we'd want someone to treat ours, and we're glad to keep you in the loop after a visit.

More than tech

Company and conversation, too

Some of our visits are simply about connection: a cup of coffee, good conversation, a hand with photos, or a video call to family. A friendly, familiar visit, from someone who happens to be wonderful with a phone too.

About Company & Conversation

Two people chatting warmly over coffee at a kitchen table.
Company, conversation, and a little tech along the way.

In their words

Neighbors we've helped

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

"I never thought I'd be able to use an iPhone. Now I text my grandkids every day. My coach was so patient with me."
Betty, 74 · Irvine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

"They helped my dad learn Zoom and set up his email. I don't have to troubleshoot everything from two hours away anymore."
Mark · Newport Beach

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

"Very kind and professional. They explained everything slowly and clearly. I actually enjoy using my tablet now."
Linda, 78 · Anaheim Hills

Where we work

Proudly serving Orange County

We visit homes across the county, and can help remotely anywhere nearby. A few of the communities we serve:

  • Irvine
  • Anaheim
  • Costa Mesa
  • Fullerton
  • Mission Viejo
  • Newport Beach
  • Tustin
  • Orange
  • Huntington Beach
  • Lake Forest
  • & nearby

Ready when you are

Let's take the stress out of it

Call or email, tell us what's giving you trouble, and we'll take it from there. No pressure, and no obligation.

(949) 994-2407