Sydney's Northern Beaches

Tech help that comes to you, over a cuppa.

Patient Apple, Wi-Fi and online-safety help for seniors. No jargon, no rushing, and every fix written down.

Fixed prices Β· Seniors Card 10% off Β· the first step is free
Brian McColm β€” The Calm Tech
πŸ”’ Your passwords stay yours β€” nothing leaves your home
🀝 14-day settling-in β€” if it's not right, I come back free
☎️ Free hour of phone follow-up after every visit
For family β€” arranging help for a parent

Worried about Mum or Dad and their tech?

You can't always be there, and you'd rather they didn't struggle alone β€” or hand their details to a stranger who'll rush them. I'm the patient, trusted hand in their home when you can't be: I go at their pace, never make them feel foolish, and write everything down. We start with a free chat, and you're welcome to be part of it.

Build real confidence, at your pace

The 3-session Confidence Pack

Three patient, in-home lessons to get you genuinely comfortable with your iPhone, iPad or Mac β€” at just $100 a session (normally $120). Pay upfront, or simply pay as each session is booked. Entirely at your pace.

A Calm Tech gift voucher β€” the gift of confidence
A thoughtful gift

Give the gift of confidence

The perfect present for a parent or someone you love β€” a patient in-home lesson, or the 3-session Confidence Pack. I send you a warm gift card to give them, and they book when they're ready. Pay upfront, or as each session is booked.

What I can help with

Whatever's been frustrating you β€” tap one to see how I can help.

How a visit works

1
A free 15-minute chatWe talk about what's bugging you β€” no obligation, no cost. If it's a quick one, I'll often just sort it on the spot, free.
2
We agree what to sortA fixed price, told to you up front. No hourly meter.
3
I come to youAt a time that suits, usually over a cuppa, at your pace.
4
You're left able to do itI show you, write it down, and you keep the notes.
NDIS & disability support

On an NDIS plan? I can help build your tech confidence.

Patient, in-home support to get genuinely confident with the technology in your life β€” for self- and plan-managed participants, with clear invoices to claim. Family and support coordinators welcome to get in touch.

Brian McColm β€” The Calm Tech
About Brian

I take the worry out of technology.

I spent my working life in technology β€” years with companies like Cisco, Citrix and Autodesk. But the part I always enjoyed most was sitting with someone, taking the pressure out of it, and watching them go from worried to confident.

When I retired I started volunteering at Computer Pals Northern Beaches, helping older folks one-on-one. That's where The Calm Tech began β€” because so often the problem wasn't the person, it was being rushed, talked down to, or left with a fix they couldn't repeat. So I built something different: patient, in-home help, at your pace, with everything written down.

The first step is free

Book your free 15-minute chat

The easiest way to start is a quick phone call β€” no obligation, no cost. Some things are quick, and if I can sort it for you right there on the call, I will β€” no charge. Or send a message and I'll get back to you, usually the same day.

πŸ“ž Call Brian now Β· 0461 254 804

β€” or send a message β€”

β€” or, if you already know what you need β€”

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