About PLAIN SUPER SIMPLE
Plain talk. Simple steps. Patient help. And a little fun.
PLAIN SUPER SIMPLE (say it "plain super simple"; can you spot the AI hiding in PLAIN?) is a weekly letter for anyone who has heard words like "app" or "AI" and thought, "Everybody else seems to know what that means. Where on earth do I start?"
Start right here. You don't need to be "good with computers." You just need a little curiosity, and maybe a cup of coffee.
Our way of doing things
- Patient. We explain every step, every time. No rushing.
- Plain. Everyday words. If we have to use a tech word, we explain it.
- Kind. Nobody here will ever make you feel dumb. Every question is a good one.
- Small steps. One thing at a time, with big pictures that show exactly where to tap.
- Trusted. We check our tips against trusted sources, and we always tell you when something costs money.
What's in every letter
Every Tuesday morning, in the same friendly order, so you always know where things are. It takes about 15 minutes, and you can read one piece a day if you like.
TOPIC OF THE WEEK
One useful thing to learn, with an interactive printable activity to try on your own phone.
DOING MORE WITH YOUR iPHONE & iPAD
Handy tips, helpful apps and the updates you actually need, with notes for Android phones too.
AI PLAINLY
What's new with AI helpers, in plain words: what changed, and what it means for you.
SOCIAL SCENE
What's new on Facebook, YouTube and the rest, plus the fun, family-friendly stuff worth a look.
SCAM WATCH
What's going around right now, in calm, plain words, so you'll know it when you see it.
SUPER PICKS
Hand-picked apps, articles and websites worth checking out, chosen for your interests.
Now and then: short how-to videos, some just for members. Slow, friendly and easy to follow.
Your welcome bonus: 4 Foundations courses
Every subscription comes with four full mini-courses, ready the day you subscribe. Each one is a handful of short, friendly lessons you can take at your own pace, in any order.
- Phone and iPad Foundations
Feel right at home on your phone or iPad: what an app is, how to put one on yourself, and the everyday basics nobody ever slowed down to show you. - How Can AI Help Me?
Meet ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Gemini, and get real help with real life, like a confusing letter, a grocery list or a sweet thank-you note. - Social Media: How-Tos, Tips and Tricks
See the grandkids' photos, join the family chat, video-call the folks you love, and keep your privacy set just the way you like it. - Safety and Security
A few easy, everyday habits for keeping your accounts private and your phone running smoothly, plus a family safe word.
Who it's for
- Older adults who want to use phones, iPads and AI at their own pace
- Anyone who feels a little nervous about technology
- People who'd rather learn from a patient friend than a tech expert
- Grown kids and grandkids who want their folks to feel confident. It also makes a great gift.
- Senior centers, libraries, churches and clubs looking for a ready-made weekly activity
What it costs
PLAIN SUPER SIMPLE is a subscription: $5 a month, or $30 a year (you save $30; the yearly plan works out to $2.50 a month, about the same price as a loaf of bread). Your subscription includes every weekly letter, with all six sections above, and the 4 Foundations courses. See the details.
In a nutshell
PLAIN SUPER SIMPLE is a friendly weekly letter, by email, that helps you get more out of your phone, your iPad, social media and the new AI helpers. It's made for folks in their 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond, and for anyone at all who'd like tech explained slowly, in plain words, by someone patient. If you can open an email, you're all set.
Opening November 10, 2026.
Opening November 10
Subscriptions and gifts open on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the day the first letter goes out. Want us to save you a spot? Send us a quick email and we'll let you know the moment it opens.
Or write to hello@plainsupersimple.com with the subject Save me a spot. Thinking of a gift? Just say so in your email.