Abby Stokes, author of IS THIS THING ON?

Abby Stokes has demystified computers for over 140,000 people, mostly seniors, in the course of the past 17 years.

Abby has taught courses in basic computing at both Cooper Union and New York University’s School of Lifelong Learning, as well as computer skills to private and corporate clients.

She has lectured on the topic across the country. A firm believer that “if her mother can learn the computer anyone can,” Abby is confident that everyone can master the computer and navigate the Internet.

Abby is the author of “Is This Thing On?” A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming and It’s Never Too Late to Love a Computer.

She splits her time between New York City and Niantic, Connecticut.