Issue: 032

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

Hey Techie,

👋 Welcome back!
This week is all about practical improvements — simple things that real people overlook but instantly make tech safer, faster, or more convenient.

🛡️ Cybersecurity Tip

Turn On “Sensitive Content Warning” to Block Phishing Screenshots

Not all phishing attacks come through email — many appear as text messages with fake screenshots, fake QR codes, or “account locked” images. Both iPhone and Android now include built-in ways to blur unknown content until you choose to view it.

iPhone (iOS 17+):
Settings → Privacy & Security → Sensitive Content Warning → toggle ON

Android (Google Messages):
Google Messages → Profile photo → Message filtering, spam protection → turn ON

This stops you from reacting quickly to panic-inducing images or QR codes — exactly what scammers want.

⚙️ Quick Tech Trick

Use Your Phone as a Wireless Webcam (Built-In Feature)

Perfect for Zoom meetings when your laptop camera looks like a potato.

iPhone (Continuity Camera — Mac only):
Your iPhone automatically appears as a camera source in FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meet, and others when placed near your Mac.

Android:
Many devices (Samsung, Pixel, etc.) now allow this:

• Google: Android 14+ offers USB Webcam Mode

• Samsung: Link to Windows → Camera streaming through Windows apps

No extra apps needed. The quality upgrade is huge.

🧯 Tech Emergency Prep Kit

Save Local Copies of Your Most Important IDs

Power outages, lost wallets, travel issues, having digital copies saved offline can be a lifesaver.

Recommended:

• Driver’s license (front/back)

• Passport

• Insurance card

• Car registration

• Medication list

• Emergency contacts

Where to store them:

• Use Bitwarden across all your devices

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: DocSafe Fireproof Document Bag with Lock

When chaos hits—fire, leaks, or just life—your important documents shouldn’t be the things panicking. The DocSafe Fireproof & Water-Resistant Document Bag keeps passports, papers, cash, and all your “absolutely do not lose this” items sealed in a triple-layer fortress.

It’s fire-resistant, splash-proof, zipper-secured, and lockable. Basically: a tiny armored apartment for your paperwork. Perfect for home, travel, or anyone who has ever misplaced something crucial two minutes before leaving for the airport.

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie