A little about Soilleir
Soilleir is a Scottish Gaelic word meaning clear, bright and understandable.
I chose the name to honour my Mum and her Scottish Gordon heritage. My Mum was an amazing woman, and those words go some way towards describing her, which makes the name especially personal to me.
The idea for the website began with helping my Dad (another amazing person) with the questions and challenges that come with using technology. Helping other family members, including people affected by scams, showed me how much difference clear, patient explanations can make.
Soilleir is here for anyone who wants to understand technology, stay safer and make their own decisions with confidence. It's free, independent and written in everyday language.
Who is behind Soilleir?
Soilleir is an independent initiative created by Mark Gabriel, founder of Horizon Intelligence, a New Zealand-based practice focused on helping people and organisations find clarity, make informed decisions and turn ideas into practical outcomes.
Soilleir has its own purpose: to make technology easier to understand and help people use it with greater confidence.
Even if it helps just a handful of people, it will have done something worthwhile.
Our independence
Soilleir is free and independent. We don't accept advertising, sponsorship or payments for recommending products or services.
We sometimes mention products and services to help explain what's available, but that doesn't mean we're recommending one company over another.
Soilleir isn't affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the companies mentioned on this website. Product names belong to their respective owners.
About our guidance
We do our best to provide clear, accurate and helpful information. However, technology changes, and some information may become out of date.
Our guides offer general advice and can't cover every situation. For important financial, legal, medical or technical matters, you may need advice from an appropriate professional or trusted organisation.
Our aim is to help you understand your options and make informed decisions with confidence.
Soilleir provides general information and guidance to help you understand technology and make informed decisions. We aren't a live technical support service and can't provide immediate assistance with individual problems or emergencies.