Issue: 016

Tech Tips, Tricks & Cybersecurity Advice – No Jargon, Just Help

👋 Hey there, Smart Human!
We’re back with your weekly download of practical tech wisdom—no jargon, no stress. Whether you're safeguarding your digital life or just trying to keep up with smarter habits, this issue’s got you covered. Let’s jump in.

⚙️ Tech Emergency Prep Kit

Preload Offline Maps in Google Maps 🗺️
Before your next trip or during wildfire/hurricane season, download offline maps in the Google Maps app so you can still navigate without cell service or Wi-Fi.

💡 Quick Tech Trick

Set Your Devices to Auto-Update Overnight 🌙
In your phone/tablet settings, enable automatic updates and schedule them for low-activity hours (like 2–4 AM).
Keeps you secure without interrupting your day.

🛡️ Cyber Tip

Cover Your Laptop Webcam When Not in Use 🧿
Even if the light isn’t on, webcams can be hijacked.
Use a sliding cover, sticky note, or even tape—just don’t leave it exposed.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: Webcam Cover Slide – Because Paranoia Is Just Good Privacy

In a world where your laptop camera might be watching you eat cereal in your bathrobe, the Webcam Cover Slide steps in like a tiny, heroic curtain. At just 0.03 inches thin, it’s sleek enough to disappear when open—but mighty enough to block your accidental cameo in your roommate’s Zoom call.

Stick it on your phone, laptop, tablet—basically anything with a lens—and slide it shut when you’re done pretending to be productive. Whether you’re a privacy buff, a casual oversharer, or someone who just really doesn’t want their boss to see their “thinking face,” this little cover is the cheapest peace of mind you’ll ever buy.

That’s it for this week!
Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie