Issue: 027

👋 Welcome Back, Smart Human!
Power might go out, Wi-Fi might drop, but your tech brain doesn’t have to shut down. This week’s issue is all about staying prepared, connected, and a little bit clever when modern conveniences vanish.

🧠 Cybersecurity Tip
Spot the “Fake Update” Trap
Hackers love to disguise malware as system or browser updates — especially pop-ups that say things like “Update Required to Continue.”
✅ Only update through your device settings or official app stores
🚫 Never click “update now” links from pop-ups or emails
When in doubt, close the window and manually check for updates.

⚙️ Quick Tech Trick
Turn Your Laptop Into a Power Bank
You can charge your phone straight from your laptop — even when it’s sleeping — by enabling USB Power Delivery in your power or BIOS settings. A lifesaver on the road or during a power outage.

🧯 Tech Emergency Prep Kit
Step 8: Build a Mini “Offline Essentials” Flash Drive 💾
Keep a small encrypted USB drive with:

• Scanned copies of IDs & insurance

• Emergency contacts

• Offline maps or PDFs of key documents

• Password manager backup (if supported)

• Stick it in a ziplock bag and then the freezer to preserve the data

  
  If your devices die or go offline, this pocket-sized archive could be a lifesaver.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: SanDisk Ultra Flair - Your Pocket Backup Plan

Because when your computer decides to crash right before your big presentation, this little USB stick becomes your unsung hero. The SanDisk Ultra Flair packs 128GB of “thank goodness I saved that” speed and reliability—ready to back up photos, files, and your entire digital sanity.

It’s small, sleek, and faster than you’d expect from something that looks like a keychain accessory. Think of it as the modern-day safety blanket for your data. Pro tip: back up twice, trust once.

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie