Issue: 023

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

Hey Techie,

Back again with quick, useful tech wisdom to help you stay secure, make life easier, and be ready for whatever’s around the corner.

🛡️ Cybersecurity Tip

Turn On “Login Alerts” for Your Accounts
Most services (Google, Facebook, Apple, etc.) let you enable alerts when a new device logs in.

• You’ll get an instant email or push notification if someone’s snooping.

• If it wasn’t you, change your password immediately.

⚡ Quick Tech Tip

Use Your Phone as a Level
Need to hang a picture or check if a shelf is straight?

• iPhone: Open the Measure app → Level.

• Android: Many phones have it hidden in the Google app → Tools → Bubble Level.
  No need to dig out the toolbox.

🚨 Emergency Prep Tip

Pack a Compact Water Filter Straw
Products like LifeStraw let you safely drink from streams, taps, or questionable water sources in emergencies. Lightweight, cheap, and life-saving if clean water isn’t available.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: LifeStraw: Thirst, Meet Your Match

In a pinch and nowhere near a clean water source? LifeStraw’s got your back. Whether you’re camping, traveling, or staring at a sketchy tap that looks like it hasn’t passed a health inspection since 1982, this little filter turns almost any water into safe drinking water.

It’s lightweight, portable, and might just make you the most popular person on the trail when everyone else realizes their bottles are empty. Stay prepared—because hydration waits for no one.

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie