Issue: 006

👋 Welcome Back, Tech-Survivor!

You’ve made it this far in the Tech Emergency Prep Kit, and today we’re attacking the silent killer of sanity: digital clutter.

Old files. Forgotten accounts. Dusty downloads.
Let’s Marie Kondo your tech life before it buries you.

🧯 Tech Emergency Prep Kit: The Digital Declutter You’ve Been Avoiding

Here’s your rescue plan for the pixel mess:

🗑️ Delete the digital junk
Old memes, blurry screenshots, weird PDFs named "finalFINALv4.doc" — gone.

📂 Reclaim your desktop
If your desktop looks like a flea market, start with a single folder called "To Sort." Start there. Breathe.

🧠 Audit your accounts
Use a service like JustDelete.me to find and close accounts you don’t use. Zombie accounts = security risk.

🚫 Unsubscribe from inbox chaos
Use Unroll.Me or Gmail’s built-in unsubscribe feature to nuke email clutter.

🧼 Digital hygiene, real results
The less junk in your digital space, the less stress in your actual brain.

💡 Quick Tech Trick

Use a passphrase instead of a password.
Ditch the confusing “P@ssw0rd123!” and go for something longer and easier to remember — like:
SunsetsAreBetterWithTacos!
✅ Easier to type
✅ Harder to hack
✅ Bonus points if it's something only you would think of

Length beats complexity when it comes to protecting your logins.

🧠 Cyber Tip of the Week

Wipe your old devices before selling or donating them.
Factory reset isn’t always enough.
Look up how to securely erase phones, laptops, and hard drives — or someone else could end up with your tax returns.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: BenQ ScreenBar Plus

Tired of harsh overhead lights turning your late-night grind into an eye torture session? The BenQ ScreenBar Plus is here to rescue your eyeballs. It clips right on top of your monitor and shines a perfect, glare-free light exactly where you need it—no more squinting or awkward shadows sabotaging your focus.

Slim, stylish, and totally desk-friendly, this little light boosts productivity by keeping your workspace bright without stealing your screen’s spotlight. Whether you’re powering through deadlines or binge-watching your favorite shows, your eyes will feel way more relaxed—and that’s a glow-up everyone can appreciate.

Clean it up. Lock it down.
—Your Grandson Techie