Welcome! I’m Elaine

I’m based out of Vancouver, Canada (and Burnaby!), and am available for small-scale projects, and personalized helpful nerdery, for you or your business. Short consultations are free.
Here’s more about Elaine. Here’s info about rates. If I have news it’s here. Email me at my first name at techdonkey dot com, or gimme some words on the contact form.
Below is a wee overview of the kinds of work I do. Please click through to learn more.
Digitization & Archiving Services
We digitize to archive our memories safely, and also to be able to joyously share with family, friends, and community. Whether it’s documents and photos in a dusty box, or files and folders in your computer, I can help. (… more)
Device Services
Your computer might need parts or software, or just a wee talking-to. Maybe your device died and you’re hoping your essay is still there? Maybe it’s time to buy a new computer and you don’t have time for the studying of specs and comparison shopping. I can work with PC laptops, desktops and some phones and tablets. (… more)
Website Services
I can help with most things website, domain name, and hosting-related, including e-commerce. (… more)
Coaching
I can coach you through setting up working backup systems, or password management. I can teach you how to manage your new device or new software. I’m a specialist in making clear English out of technobabble, and I’m a whiz kid with the analogies that aid in understanding. (… more)
Latest News
- March 9, 2025Looks almost ready! Telling a few folks, checking for typos, adjusting accessibility, adding ALT …
- March 5, 2025Hi, folks. Just working out a few structure+flow thoughts, and we should be ready to launch in a …
Latest Tidbits
- Elaine’s Antique Museum of writable CDs & DVDs Back in the old days (high point may have …
- Flash memory is less reliable than hard drives, and flash memory wears out with repeated use. Here's what we do to keep our files safe.





