Issue: 031

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

Hey Techie,

Your phone’s full, your inbox is bursting, and your brain’s buffering. This week, we’re taking five minutes to clean up your digital life — and make your devices (and you) a little calmer.

🧠 Cybersecurity Tip
Check for “Ghost” Accounts You Forgot About 👻
Old logins are security landmines — unused accounts can still hold personal info and be targeted in data breaches.
👉 Visit haveibeenpwned.com to check if your emails were in any breaches.
👉 Search your inbox for “welcome to” or “verify your email” to spot forgotten accounts.
Then delete or deactivate anything you no longer use.

⚙️ Quick Tech Trick
Use Your Phone’s Built-In Storage Cleaner
No need to install sketchy “cleaner” apps.

• On iPhone: Settings → General → iPhone Storage

• On Android: Settings → Storage → Free up space
  You’ll get personalized recommendations (like deleting duplicates or old downloads) and free up gigabytes in minutes.

🧯 Tech Emergency Prep Kit
Back Up Your Contacts — the Smart Way 📇
Don’t wait until your phone’s gone to realize you only know one number by heart.
✅ Export your contacts to a file (vCard or CSV) and email it to yourself.
✅ Save another copy in your cloud drive.
✅ Bonus: Print a few critical ones for your wallet or go-bag.
Because even in 2025, sometimes “call Mom” depends on a backup.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: Flex Flap — Your In-Flight Binge Buddy

Airplane tray tables weren’t built for streaming marathons, but the Flex Flap fixes that. This bendy, go-anywhere phone and tablet stand turns your seatback, desk, or treadmill into a makeshift movie theater. Twist it, hang it, or wrap it around your tray latch—it holds your screen steady while you live your best travel life.

No more wrist cramps or creative pillow stacking just to watch The Office reruns. It’s light, packable, and weirdly satisfying to bend into shape. Basically: first-class comfort, even in seat 32B.

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie