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Computer Lessons & Training in Ponsonby
Patient one-on-one computer lessons at home, or small-team training at work, on Windows, Mac and Microsoft 365.
Computer Lessons & Training for businesses and homes in Ponsonby: we come to you, do the job on site and test it with you before we leave.
In homes, installs are usually a TV and sound system in a renovated living room, smart lighting or cameras, or better Wi-Fi through the house. Businesses book meeting room screens for client presentations, and hospitality venues use digital signage for menus and specials.
From $135 + GST + $30 call-out ($185.25 incl. GST)
- Lessons on your own computer, so the steps match what you see
- Written step-by-step notes left behind to practise with
- Topics chosen by you, not a fixed course outline
Computer Lessons & Training for homes in Ponsonby
Housing here is dominated by timber villas and bungalows, many renovated, with long central hallways and additions out the back. Wi-Fi from a router in the front room rarely reaches the kitchen or a studio at the bottom of the garden. Herne Bay and Westmere also have larger homes where wired access points, outdoor coverage and a tidy home office make the biggest difference.
Typical computer lessons & training jobs in Ponsonby
- Email, attachments and keeping an inbox tidy
- Spotting scam emails and browsing safely
- Video calls on a laptop or desktop computer
- Organising, backing up and sharing photos on a computer
- Microsoft 365 basics for new staff - Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and Word
- First lessons for someone new to computers
Visiting sites in Ponsonby
Parking on narrow villa streets is tight, especially near Ponsonby Road on weekends, so a driveway or a quiet side street helps. Older homes often have limited ceiling space and low subfloors, which affects where cable can run, so we check both before pricing any cabling work.
We work right across the area, including:
Signs it's time to book
- Video calls with family or clients feel stressful because the camera or sound never works
- Photos are scattered across the computer and you cannot find the ones you want
- New staff are using Outlook, Teams and OneDrive without anyone showing them how
Before we arrive
- For staff training, a quiet room and each person's own computer
- Your computer or laptop charged and switched on, with the password ready
- A short list of the things you most want to learn
Pricing
From $135 + GST + $30 call-out ($185.25 incl. GST)
| Charge | Price | Incl. GST |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out, per onsite visit | $26.09 + GST | $30 |
| First hour on site | $135 + GST | $155.25 |
| Each half hour after the first hour | $60 + GST | $69 |
| Remote help session (no call-out) | $60 + GST | $69 |
| SuperGold card holders - first hour at home | $116 + GST | $133.40 |
Estimate your visit
$185.25 incl. GST, call-out included
An estimate at our standard rates. Bigger jobs get a free quote before we start.
Every visit includes
- Travel to your site
- Diagnosis on site
- Fix tested with you
- Plain-English explanation
- Notes for business jobs
- Tidy finish
Computer lessons & training is charged at our standard rates: a $30 call-out, the first hour, then half-hour blocks. We never charge by the minute or in 15-minute steps, and there are no hidden extras.
Larger jobs - a new network, a run of cabling, a server or a camera system - get a free quote before any work starts, so you know the cost up front. Parts and equipment are quoted and agreed before we order them.
There is no contract, no monthly fee and no membership. You book the job you need and pay for that job.
Computer Lessons & Training in Ponsonby: questions
Can you improve Wi-Fi in an old villa?
Yes. Thick timber walls and long hallways weaken Wi-Fi in villas. We look at where the fibre comes in and usually run a cable to one or two well-placed access points rather than relying on plug-in extenders.
Do you help small businesses on Ponsonby Road and in Kingsland?
Yes. We cover Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Kingsland, Herne Bay, Westmere, St Marys Bay and the surrounding streets, for shops, cafes, studios and offices as well as homes.
Do you work on Macs?
Yes. We repair and set up Mac computers and laptops, and connect them to shared printers, file storage and the office network alongside any Windows machines.
Do you do computer lessons & training in Grey Lynn?
Yes. We cover all of Ponsonby, including Grey Lynn, Herne Bay, Westmere, Arch Hill, St Marys Bay, Kingsland.
Can a family member sit in on the lesson?
Of course. Some people like a son, daughter or friend there so they can help later. We are just as happy to teach on your own, and we leave written notes either way so nothing depends on remembering every step.
How do I book computer lessons & training in Ponsonby?
Fill in the booking form on this page. We come back with a time and a price before any work starts.
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