Issue: 020

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

Hello Again, Smart Human!
This week is all about simple tricks to keep your tech working smarter and your data safer.

🛡️ Cybersecurity Tip

Check Your Devices for “Cloned” Logins
Cybercriminals sometimes log in to your accounts without you knowing. Regularly check active sessions on services like Google, Facebook, and Apple to see every device signed in.

• Sign out of devices you don’t recognize.

• Turn on sign-in alerts to get notified when new devices log in.

⚡ Quick Tech Tip

Use “Focus Modes” to Automate Your Phone’s Behavior
Set custom Focus modes (iOS) or Routines (Android) to change settings based on time, place, or activity. Example:

• At work? Silence social notifications.

• Driving? Auto-launch maps.

• Bedtime? Dim screen and play calming sounds.

🚨 Emergency Prep Tip

Keep a Solar-Powered Battery Bank Handy
Power outages happen. A compact solar charger means you can charge phones, radios, or flashlights without worrying about dead outlets.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: Anker SOLIX C300 – Your Pocket-Sized Power Plant

Why fight over outlets when you can bring your own? The Anker SOLIX C300 Power Station is basically a portable wall socket with superhero energy—288Wh of juice packed into a compact box, ready to charge your phone, laptop, or even your camping espresso machine (because roughing it has limits). Pair it with the 60W solar panel, and voilà: unlimited off-grid power straight from the sun, no judgmental squirrels required.

Whether you’re camping, traveling, or just preparing for the next “mystery power outage,” this LiFePO4 battery-powered beast is like an insurance policy for your gadgets. It’s lightweight, rugged, and makes you look like the friend who totally has it together. Because nothing says “prepared” like charging your devices with literal star power.

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie