AI computer companion

Grandson

A calm AI companion for everyday computer help.

Grandson explains what’s on screen, answers questions, and guides older users through computer tasks with voice, overlay, screenshots, memory, and safe automation.

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Runs locally with your OpenAI key.

Grandson listening

What does this message mean?

This looks like a browser sign-in prompt. I can explain it before you continue.

Ask Grandson...

Features

Small, quiet, and useful when help is needed.

Floating overlay

Type quick questions without leaving the current app.

Voice wake phrase

Say “Grandson” to ask for help hands-free.

Screen understanding

Uses screenshots to explain messages, pages, and forms.

Spoken replies

Answers out loud with clear text-to-speech support.

Recent context memory

Remembers the last few steps so advice stays relevant.

Safe browser help

Can guide simple browser actions with careful limits.

Approval before risky actions

Stops and asks before anything sensitive or consequential.

Mac and Windows downloads

Built for the computers families already support.

How it works

Four simple steps.

01 Ask by voice or overlay
Use the wake phrase or type into the small on-screen panel.
02 Grandson checks the screen
It looks at the current screen and recent computer context.
03 It gives a short helpful answer
Responses are concise, plain-spoken, and available out loud.
04 It can safely help with browser actions
Simple actions can be guided or completed with approval.

Safety

Built for trust, patience, and family tech support.

Grandson does not make purchases, send messages, enter passwords, or take risky actions without approval. It is designed for older adults who want patient help and for families who want computer support to feel less stressful.