The Internet offers a wealth of information that's easy to use and accessible if you know how to ask the right question. I can show you how to use search engines effectively.

Email is one of the things that makes the Internet so useful. I can help you set up your email program to help keep everything organized. Learn how to deal with junk email and avoid getting it altogether.

Your online experience can be safe and secure. The Mac is one of the most secure computers you can get for use on the web but that won't help if you fall prey to one of the many scams out there. Learn what to watch out for.

Click here for information on working with Windows files on your Mac.

The classic use for a computer, "balancing your checkbook," is finally easier to do when you have a computer. The combination of Quicken and online banking makes this a snap. If you've got more than one ATM card in your family you can keep track of everything.

Many bills can be paid online as well. In particular managing your credit cards online will help you stay on top of your finances.

Buying online can be more secure than ordering over the phone. I can teach you what precautions you need to take to help prevent becoming a victim of identity theft.

Digital cameras have revolutionized personal photography. I have been using digital cameras since 1998. Using iPhoto has made using digital cameras an experience anyone can enjoy.

With iPhoto you can crop, adjust brightness and contrast, email photos, create slide shows, and back up your entire photo library with a few simple commands. A little bit of organization in the beginning using iPhoto can make thousands of photos easily accessible.

If you've got a digital video camera you can turn the video you shoot into a DVD by editing in iMovie and burning with iDVD.

I can show you how to capture the video, create transitions, and add music as well as recording your own commentary for the video.

With iTunes you can take all of your CDs and store them in your computer. You can create playlists of your favorite songs that are instantly accessible. iTunes also lets you listen to 200+ Internet radio broadcasts.

With the iTunes store you can track down those songs that you've always wanted but couldn't find, or didn't want to buy an entire album just to get one song.

If you've got a wireless network set up you can route your iTunes audio to any location in the house where you've got an Airport Express.

Add an iPod and you can take your music with you. You can easily transfer your music and playlists from iTunes to your iPod.

I've been involved with buying and selling on eBay since 1998. I can help you get registered with eBay and show you how bid on items and how you can sell on eBay.

If you're going to use eBay it's just about essential that you also set up a Paypal account. Through Paypal you can make instant payments for auctions that you win. Paypal will also let your buyers use credit cards for payment so you can avoid the hassle and expense of establishing a mastercard or visa merchant account.

The Mac is an outstanding computer for composing and recording music. You could start right away with Garage Band and then build up to a complete recording studio with software like Logic, Digital Performer, or ProTools.

I have taught many people how to use computers for recording and how to use proper recording techniques. I have also been a guest lecturer at the Orange Coast College Digital Media Arts department and at the Fullerton College recording department.

I've been using Photoshop for nearly ten years to create web site images as well as for graphic design for CD covers and other printed material. Photoshop is one of the most advanced image editing programs available. This also means that there are a daunting number of features to learn. Having a personal tutor guide you through the software makes the experience manageable and fun.

Click here to bring up a window with some examples of my Photoshop work.