Give the gift of plain, patient tech help
Know someone who calls you every time their phone does something funny? Give them a whole year of PLAIN SUPER SIMPLE for $30, and give yourself a little peace of mind, too.
Gifts open November 10, 2026.
Perfect for
- Mom and Dad
- Grandma and Grandpa
- Your favorite aunt or uncle
- The neighbor who borrows your know-how
- Friends from church or the club
How it works
- Tap "Give a Gift." A gift is one year's subscription, $30. Tell us who it's for. You'll need their email address.
- Print your gift certificate. You get a cheerful, printable cover page with spaces for "To" and "From." Tuck it in a card, or wrap it up with a pie.
- Hand it over. Tell them to watch their email for a hello from us.
- They start learning. Their 4 Foundations courses are ready right away, and then a new letter arrives every Tuesday morning, all year long.
Gifts open November 10, 2026.
What they'll get, all year long
A friendly letter every Tuesday morning, in big print and plain words, with the same six sections every week:
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.
Plus their 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.
Good to know
- They don't need to be good with computers. That's the whole point. If they can open an email, they're all set.
- It's patient and kind. We go one small step at a time and never make anyone feel dumb.
- Want to give it another way? You can also help them subscribe themselves, monthly or yearly. Just ask them first, so our hello doesn't look like a surprise.
Gifts open 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.