Tech driving you crazy? Your friendly Boulder neighbor can help.
Patient help with computers, phones, Wi-Fi, photos, passwords, streaming, and more. I sit beside you and sort it out together. It's okay to ask. There are no silly questions here.
- In-home $65/hour
- Remote help $45/hour
- Free 15-minute phone consult
- Written visit notes included
- Patient, plain-English help
- At your home or online
- No contracts or upselling
How I can help
Let's make the everyday stuff work.
Whatever is giving you trouble, we can look at it together. Tell me what's happening in your own words, and I'll go from there.
- 01New Device SetupA new phone, laptop or tablet, set up the way you like it and shown to you step by step.
- 02Computer Tune-Up & TroubleshootingSlow, frozen, or full of pop-ups? I find the cause and get things running smoothly again.
- 03Phone & Tablet HelpTexting, photos, apps, updates, and settings. Ask anything. Ask it twice if you like.
- 04Photo & File OrganizationGet your pictures and documents in one safe place, backed up, and easy to find.
- 05Wi-Fi & Printer SetupStrong signal in every room, and a printer that prints the first time you ask it to.
- 06Password & Online SafetySimple ways to keep your accounts safe, spot scams, and stop losing passwords.
- 07AI Coaching (ChatGPT, Claude)A calm introduction to the new tools everyone's talking about, at your own pace.
- 08Smart Home & TV Streaming SetupThermostats, speakers, doorbells, and TV apps — set up and explained in plain words.
In-home visits are $65 an hour, or $45 an hour for help over the phone.
Not sure which one fits? Give me a call and we’ll work it out together.
Talk it through →
Simple help, at your pace.
- 1Start with a phone callTell me what's bothering you. You don't need the right words or a diagnosis.
- 2Choose in-home or remote helpI meet where you are most comfortable and work through one thing at a time.
- 3Feel ready for next timeI explain what changed and make sure it makes sense before I finish.
Clear answers without making you feel behind.
Boulder Dash Tech Assist provides patient, in-home technology help for busy professionals and retirees across Boulder County. I come to you, work at your pace, and explain things without the jargon. No contracts, no upselling, and no talking down to you. Just a friendly local who sits beside you until the problem is solved and you feel confident handling it yourself next time.
“No jargon, no rush, no judgment.”
Who you’re letting in the door.
- Commissioned Colorado notary
- NNA-certified and background screened annually
- Boulder resident for fourteen years
I’m the only person who comes to your house. No subcontractors, no rotating technicians.
In their words
What neighbors say afterwards.
“When I have any tech issue, I call Margaret. She is patient, knowledgeable, approachable, and loves solving problems. Call her next time you have a problem with any of your devices!”
— Ceal Barry, Boulder
“Margaret is so knowledgeable about desktops, laptops, tablets, WiFi, Ring doorbells and cameras, and TV set up. Laptop slowing down? She can help. Worried about online security? She has great tips for protecting your data and your finances from scammers. She's easy to work with and explains everything well, so you can learn as she goes or just leave her to it and she'll be done in no time.”
— Liz Garfield, Boulder
Good to know
A few questions you may have.
If you’re wondering about something else, a phone call is the easiest place to start.
Local help across Boulder County.
In-home visits are available in these communities. Remote help can happen from anywhere.
Find me on Google Maps →Let's start with a phone call.
Tell me what's bothering you, and I'll tell you honestly whether I can help. Nothing to sign, and nothing charged until the work is done.
Or call 303-503-3029 — I answer the phone myself.