Issue: 017

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

👋 Hey Techie,

You don’t need to be a tech genius to outsmart everyday hassles. This issue is packed with under-the-radar tools and habits to make your digital life smoother — and keep you ready for anything.

⚙️ Tech Emergency Prep Tip

Create a Printed QR Code Emergency Card
Use a free site like qrcode-monkey.com to generate a QR code linking to a Google Doc with key info:

• Emergency contacts

• Medical info

• Evacuation plan or meeting point
  Keep it in your wallet or emergency kit. Useful if phones die or you need to help someone else.

💡 Quick Tech Trick

Set Up a “Do Not Disturb” Schedule with Exceptions
Keep late-night distractions out while allowing critical calls through.

• On iPhone: Settings → Focus → Customize “Do Not Disturb”

• On Android: Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb → Schedules + Exceptions
  Let family or emergency contacts ring through without the group chat buzzing at 1 a.m.

🛡️ Cyber Tip

Use Temporary Email Addresses When Signing Up for New Sites
Avoid spam and reduce the risk of data breaches by using services like:

• Maildrop

• SimpleLogin

• Firefox Relay

These create masked email addresses that forward to your real inbox. If one gets spammed or leaked, just disable it — no need to change your actual email.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week:  Brother P-Touch Label Maker – Chaos, Consider Yourself Warned

Some people thrive in chaos. Others buy a label maker and name the chaos. The Brother P-Touch PTH110 is a sleek, portable powerhouse for anyone ready to become the most organized human alive—or at least look like it. With one-touch keys, a QWERTY keyboard, and satisfying “ka-chunk” printing vibes, this thing turns every drawer, box, and random charging cable into a clearly labeled masterpiece.

Perfect for grads setting up their first “adult” space, or anyone who thinks putting labels on things is an acceptable form of therapy. Because nothing says “I’ve got my life together” like a perfectly labeled bin of... miscellaneous cords you’ll never use again.

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie