Computer Lessons Made Easy-Whangarei, NZ & Online

24/08/2026

How cool is this? And it's only going to get better...

Humans have a remarkable ability to perform new physical skills fro...

19/08/2026

Still time to enrol for my Excel class but if you miss out, it is usually run each term, as are my Introduction to AI and Word classes.
Please click on the post for details.
If you would like private lessons, I teach in person in Whangarei, or online via Zoom or a similar video conferencing tool, which is really easy to use :-)

EXCEL WORKSHOP
***STILL A CHANCE TO JOIN THIS CLASS - STARTING THIS SAT***
An introduction to this popular program. Learn how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, make and sort lists, format data, etc. This course is designed to help build your skills and confidence. No previous knowledge of spreadsheets required. Make Excel work for you!
​Course ID: C103
Dates: Sat 22 & 29 Aug
Time: 9am - 12pm
Course Length: 2 mornings
​Course Fee: $85
Tutor: Jo Martin
​Level: All
​Class: B Block, B12
Parking: Bus zone, Wilkinson Ave, Pedestrian gate access
Please note: This training can be delivered onsite at your workplace and fully customised to align with your company’s goals and team needs.

19/08/2026

Curious about AI?
I teach an introductory course at Community Education Whangarei at Kamo High School Whangarei (for details, click this post).
I also teach privately in person or via Zoom or a similar video conferencing software. :-)

DISCOVER HOW ‘AI’ CAN MAKE LIFE EASIER
Curious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly course will show you how to use some free AI tools to simplify everyday life at home and in business. In clear, step-by-step lessons, you’ll learn what AI really is, why it’s easier and more powerful than traditional Google searches, and how to use it to save time, stay organised, and get more done. From managing daily tasks and projects to improving small business operations, creating marketing content, or even writing a book with illustrations, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to start using AI straight away – without any cost. This course is perfect for adults who want to keep up, stay productive, save time, and get ahead in today’s fast-changing world.
Course ID: C226
Date: Sat 12 & 19 Sept
Time: 9am - 12pm
Course Length: 2 weeks
​Course Fee: $85
Tutor: Jo Martin
​Level: All
​Class: B Block, B12
Parking: Bus Zone on Wilkinson Ave, Pedestrian Gate access

22/03/2026

Is this going too far? Or is it brilliance?
Growing human brain cells and putting them into a computer - sounds like sci-fi but it is actually real.

The Living Computer: Why We Are Growing Human Brain Cells on MicrochipsIs the future of computing biological? In this video, we dive into the mind-bending wo...

18/09/2025

These things might be causing your Wifi to have issues:

There are many things in your home that could be sabotaging your WiFi—without you even realizing it.

04/09/2025

Haaa..

Thinking’s optional these days, apparently.

18/07/2025

Spiders know all the best web sites 🕷️

24/05/2025

It pays to periodically check if your email address is still secure, and change passwords periodically,too to different accounts.
Check your if your email address has been breached here:

Have I Been Pwned allows you to check whether your email address has been exposed in a data breach.

22/05/2025

If you have a Google/Gmail, pse read this.

16/03/2025

You need to know this for your online security:

Cell phone users in the United States were recently warned by the FBI of a nationwide scam involving "smishing"—a cyberattack that targets individuals through text messages on their mobile devices. Cybercriminals were scamming smartphone users into believing they had unpaid road tolls! Smishing, t...