Issue: 030

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

Hey Techie,

Sometimes the best fixes aren’t fancy — they’re smart, simple, and quick. This issue is about tightening up your digital habits and staying prepared for those “uh-oh” moments before they happen.

🧠 Cybersecurity Tip
Check Which Apps Have Too Many Permissions
Over time, apps can collect access they don’t need — camera, location, contacts, even microphone.
📱 iPhone: Settings → Privacy & Security → App Privacy Report
🤖 Android: Settings → Privacy → Permission Manager
Review them monthly and revoke anything suspicious. If an app throws a fit, that’s a red flag in itself.

⚙️ Quick Tech Trick
Scan Documents Right From Your Phone’s Notes App
No need for bulky scanners or sketchy apps.

• iPhone: Open Notes → Camera → Scan Documents

• Android (Google Drive): Tap + → Scan
  It automatically straightens, crops, and enhances — perfect for receipts, IDs, or signed papers on the go.

🧯 Tech Emergency Prep Kit
Store a Backup Power Source for Your Wi-Fi 📶🔋
A small uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can keep your router and modem running for an hour or more during outages — just enough to send messages, download maps, or make a Wi-Fi call.
Pro tip: Label your router’s power cable so you can plug in fast when the lights go out.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: Amazon Basics UPS — Your Desk’s Secret Bodyguard

Power outage? Surge? Random blackout right before you hit “save”? The Amazon Basics UPS quietly steps in like, “I got you.” It keeps your setup alive just long enough to wrap things up—no more corrupted files, no more lost progress, no more yelling at fate.

It’s compact, unassuming, and surprisingly affordable. Basically, it’s the adult version of a safety net—because in 2025, “living on the edge” shouldn’t mean risking your hard drive.

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie