UtiliGeek
A guy with some servers in a closet.
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software and internet tutorials
computers are meant to be time savers, but if you haven't invested time learning to use computers you may find that they waste more time than they save.  our tutorials are meant to help you past that conundrum.  we provide tutorials for all of the items listed on our support page and anything else you'd like to learn.  you'll help us tailor your tutorial sessions so that we teach you the things you want to learn how to do at your own speed and knowledge level.
    some examples of what you can learn from our tutorials:
  • shrink your learning curves by understanding concepts common to most software
  • acquire good habits to prevent your work from being lost
  • use search engines to find needles instead of haystacks
  • protect your computer and your privacy from hackers, crackers, virii, spyware, adware, etc.
  • how to accept good cookies, refuse bad cookies
    and learning to know the difference
  • simple maintenance to keep your computer running smoothly
  • good netiquette for email, instant messaging, chat rooms, discussion boards, etc
  • arranging your desk area in ways which help prevent repetitive stress injuries
  • acquire habits which help prevent repetitive stress injuries
  • expel common computing myths
  • cut down on your spam intake
  • use the right tools for the job
  • Learn how to setup your workspace to prevent repetitive stress injury
  • 'work smarter not harder'
tutorial hours and pricing*
method timeframe pricing
instant      
messaging
10am-7pm pacific M-F $25 per hour
instant      
messaging
off hours & weekends $40 per hour
telephone
(phone bill charges not incl)
10am-7pm pacific M-F $30 per hour
telephone
(phone bill charges not incl)
off hours & weekends $55 per hour
at your desk
(seattle area only)
10am-7pm pacific M-F $45 per hour*
at your desk
(seattle area only)
off hours & weekends $60 per hour*
minimum purchase: one hour.  if you don't use the full hour, we'll keep the remaining time on record for you to use in the future.  add'l hours available in one hour increments only, unused time also recorded for your future use.
20% discount available with proof of 501c3 non-profit status
*plus travel fee of $10 per hour if further than 10 miles from downtown seattle or if ferries required. travel time is tallied in 15 minute increments.
minimum one hour travel fee for all ferry trips

    how it works
  • first you contact us with any questions about our tutorials, let us know what you'd like to learn about, and whether you prefer instand messaging or telephone for your tutorial session(s).
  • we reply with answers to your questions about our services and a rough estimate of how much time will be needed for the kind of tutorials you're interested in.  the estimate will be very rough as you'll determine your own pace for the tutorials. 
  • you reply with primary and secondary preferred appt times.
  • after we've confirmed your appointment time, you send us payment in advance for the first hour.

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spacer *Pricing may be flexible when business is slow, please ask.  Please note:  Our tutorials should not be confused with our support, consulting or maintenance services which may have different pricing.  If you ask us to provide services which we consider to be outside the range of our tutorials during a tutorial session, we will suggest that we finish with your tutorial and afterward discuss providing support, consulting or maintenance needs separately.
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