Teach An Old Dog New Tricks - Computer Training

Great 4.9(89)
In high demand
  • 196 hires
  • Based in Smithfield, RI
  • 20 years in business
  • 1 employee
  • Responds in about 50 minutes
  • Background checked

About Teach An Old Dog New Tricks - Computer Training

Hi, I’m Dawn 😊 If using a computer leaves you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed—you are not alone. That’s exactly who I love to help. I work with adults and seniors to make technology feel easier, calmer, and actually understandable. No tech jargon, no pressure—just patient, step-by-step guidance at your pace. Most of my clients come to me feeling stuck… and leave feeling confident and relieved (often after just one session)! I can help with: • Email, files, photos and organization • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and cloud • Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail • Zoom and video calls • Online safety and everyday computer tasks • And more—just ask! I offer: Virtual sessions nationwide (Zoom, Google, Teams) In-person sessions in RI & MA ONLY. My rate is $75/hour virtual and $99/hour in-person. Feel free to reach out—even if you’re not sure where to start. I’m happy to help. — Dawn Sacco Teach An Old Dog New Tricks – Computer Training

Reviews

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

Dawn helped me remotely on my Mac AirBook to reestablish access to a site that I had been frozen out of. The process was frustrating and overwhelming to me at times and Dawn was both patient and resourceful. I would recommend Dawn to others for pc tech assistance.

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

After years of having employers that provided computer technical support, I retired and was left with little understanding of how to do things and an abundance of questions. I was relieved to find Dawn with Old Dog - New Tricks to answer my questions and teach me computer skills I was missing. My sessions were remarkably pleasant experiences and increased my computer competence. I will enlist Dawn’s help again if I am confronted with challenges. She is a knowledgeable, patient explainer which exactly what I need.

Thumbtack customerAug 2026

Dawn really saved me to set up my home computer system. my printer was particularly challenging but she persevered and it works now! she was very patient and never made me feel so lacking in computer skills. i highly recommend her. great experience. do not be daunted that she helps you remotely. she shared my screen so it was like she was sitting next to me.

Paula C.Aug 2026

Dawn was the best and was all of the above. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. I couldn’t have asked for a better “teacher”. I highly recommend her.

Thumbtack customerJul 2026

Very clear instructions and very patient. Great follow up reminders

MARION M.Jul 2026

Dawn was very patient with me and made sure I understood before she moved on to the next part of my learning to print label from Google Sheets. Then she went over it another time, then had me go through it one more time by myself to make sure I could do it the next day with no help. She was very thorough and ever so patient!

Thumbtack customerMay 2026

Dawn is very knowledgeable, explains things clearly, and taught me what I wanted to know in just a few very efficient hours.

Thumbtack customerMar 2026

She advertises that she teaches in person but when asked about it she says let’s try a zoom. Then doesn’t even reply to any massages after that. Zero communication.

KIM B.Nov 2025

Dawn is an amazing, spectacular, scholar. Words can’t express how I feel about her and her skill path. I could not have picked a better person who takes the time and enjoys what she does and is sincere. She is patient, and jovial. Her skills are extraordinary off the charts I am so ecstatic and blessed to be a student.

Thumbtack customerNov 2025

Don’t tell client she knows how to do something when she doesn’t

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