Computer Basics
Learn the essentials of using a Windows or Mac computer, including files, folders, programs, settings, and everyday tasks.
- Windows & Mac basics
- Files and folders
- Installing and using apps
Technology made simple
Personalized technology lessons, at your pace.
Get patient, private one-on-one technology tutoring focused entirely on what you want to learn or solve — without jargon, pressure, or unnecessary complexity.
Friendly guidance. Practical answers. Skills that stick.
$200 / hour
Private one-on-one technology tutoringStandard sessions are up to 60 minutes. Longer sessions can be arranged in advance.
What you can learn
Technology help for everyday life
Choose what you want help with. Your private tutoring session is customized around your questions, goals, devices, and needs.
Microsoft 365
Get practical help using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and other Microsoft 365 tools.
- Word & Excel
- Outlook email
- OneDrive & Microsoft 365
AI & ChatGPT
Learn how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools safely and effectively for everyday tasks, learning, research, and productivity.
- ChatGPT basics
- Writing effective prompts
- Practical AI uses
Smartphones & Tablets
Get more comfortable using your iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or tablet and learn the features that matter to you.
- iPhone & Android
- Apps and settings
- Photos and messaging
Cybersecurity & Online Safety
Learn practical ways to protect yourself, your accounts, and your personal information while using the internet.
- Password security
- Scams and phishing
- Safer internet habits
Cloud Storage & Photos
Understand how cloud storage works and learn how to organize, back up, access, and share your files and photos.
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
- iCloud
Email & Online Communication
Learn to confidently manage email, attachments, contacts, video calls, and other common online communication tools.
- Email basics
- Attachments
- Google Meet & video calls
Personal Tech Support
Have a specific technology problem? Bring it to your private session and receive patient, one-on-one help solving it.
- Troubleshooting
- Device setup
- Individual questions
Not sure which topics to cover in your session?
Tell Us What You NeedMeet your technology tutors
Two brothers. Decades of real-world IT experience.
Mauris Alonso and Albert Alonso are brothers who have worked together for more than 10 years as IT Support Specialists at PC Problems in Madison, New Jersey.
Mauris Alonso
IT Support Specialist 1-on-1 Technology Tutor
Albert Alonso
IT Support Specialist 1-on-1 Technology Tutor
Mauris Alonso and Albert Alonso are brothers who have worked together for more than 10 years as IT Support Specialists at PC Problems in Madison, New Jersey. They provide hands-on technology support to businesses and home users, solving real-world computer, network, software, and device problems every day.
Mauris brings more than 30 years of experience in information technology, while Albert contributes over a decade of professional IT support experience. That practical experience is the foundation of Simple Tech Lessons. Instead of textbook-style instruction, they provide personalized, one-on-one guidance focused on the technology questions and challenges that matter to each client.
Mauris Alonso
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
- Advanced Networking Certification
- Professional Web Developer Certification
- Over 30 years of information technology experience
Albert Alonso
- A+ Certified Technician
- Over 10 years of professional IT support experience
- Hands-on experience supporting computers, devices, software, and everyday technology needs
Together, they bring a patient, practical approach to technology tutoring — helping clients understand not just how to complete a task, but how to feel more confident doing it on their own.
Simple from start to finish
How it works
Your personalized private tutoring session is only four easy steps away.
- 1
Tell us what you need help with
Share the questions, goals, devices, applications, or problems you want to address.
- 2
Choose an available time
Select a tutoring time that works for your schedule.
- 3
Book your private session
Reserve your one-on-one appointment through secure checkout.
- 4
Meet one-on-one with your tutor
Get practical help focused entirely on what you want to learn or solve.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Here are a few helpful details before you book. We will expand these answers as the site develops.
Sessions are designed for adults of all experience levels who want patient, personalized technology help without a group environment.
Private sessions are held online, so you can work one-on-one with your tutor using your own device from home.
Private one-on-one technology tutoring is $200 per hour. Standard sessions are limited to a maximum of 60 minutes; longer sessions may be arranged when requested in advance.
You choose the subject. Your tutor can focus the session on your specific questions, goals, devices, applications, tasks, or technology problems.
Use any Book a Session button on this page to get started. Full scheduling and payment details will be added in a future update.
Ready when you are
Let’s make technology feel simpler
Book a private tutoring session or get in touch to tell us which technology questions or problems you would like help with.