Issue: 022

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

Hey Techie,

👋 Hey Smart Human!
This week’s issue is packed with simple, powerful ways to get more from your devices, protect your data, and stay ready when life throws a curveball.

🛡️ Cybersecurity Tip

Enable “Self-Destruct” for Lost Devices
On both iPhone and Android, you can set your device to automatically erase itself after too many failed passcode attempts.

• iPhone: Settings → Face ID & Passcode → Erase Data

• Android: Look for Auto Factory Reset in your security settings.
  It’s peace of mind if your phone ever goes missing.

⚡ Quick Tech Tip

Use Your Phone as a Magnifier
Both iOS and Android have built-in magnifier tools that turn your camera into a digital magnifying glass. Perfect for reading tiny print or menus in dim lighting.

• iPhone: Settings → Accessibility → Magnifier

• Android: Settings → Accessibility → Magnification

🚨 Emergency Prep Tip

Stash Cash for Emergencies
Keep a small stash of cash ($20s and smaller bills) in your go-bag or emergency kit. ATMs and card readers may not work in disasters — but cash usually does.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: KeySmart AirTag Key Holder – Bye-Bye, Key Chaos

If your keys currently jingle like a medieval knight every time you walk, it’s time for an upgrade. The KeySmart AirTag Key Holder is like the Swiss Army knife of keychains—sleek, compact, and designed to keep your keys neatly stacked instead of stabbing your thigh through your pocket. Plus, it’s AirTag compatible, so if you misplace your keys (again), you can find them without reenacting a scavenger hunt across your apartment.

Perfect for the chronically forgetful or anyone who wants to look like they actually have their life together, this key organizer turns chaos into calm. It’s minimalist, it’s clever, and best of all—it means you’ll never again be late because your keys decided to play hide-and-seek.

That’s it for this week!

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie