About
Hello. I'm Lydia.
My love affair with computers and technology started early. I published my first website when I was 13, and I've spent the past 20 years designing and building things for the internet, working to make it friendlier and easier to use.
But as our lives have become more and more digital, I've watched even the most tech-savvy among us drown in overwhelm and constant change. We spend hours online every day, and yet there are few places to turn for help making sense of it. AI, healthcare, finances, security: the stakes couldn't be higher.
Think of me as your tech therapist or personal trainer. We'll work closely together to diagnose what's going on and set up systems that work for you, so you come away confident in your relationship with technology. My experience as a designer, photographer, and educator means you get something a little different from typical tech support or Geek Squad. We're going to go deep, with patience and personalized care.
Your photos are not files. They are your grandchildren, your wedding day, your first house. Your passwords are the keys to your accounts, your letters, your money. All of it deserves patience and respect.
Let’s chat.
Lydia White, founder
Local Host Lounge
A physical space to connect
Come visit our new tech community space in Berkeley, across the street from Ashby BART. We’ve got a big table, comfortable chairs, good light, coffee on hand, and no counter between us. We’ll be hosting workshops and events exploring how we can all live better with technology.
- Address
- 1979 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703 Open in Google Maps - Drop-in hours
- Coming soon. For now, get in touch and we’ll set up a time to meet there.
- Getting here
- Across from Ashby BART, and the AC Transit 6 stops at our corner. Street parking on Otis, Ashby, or Adeline.
- Questions
- (510) 800-7290
info@hellolocalhost.com