Issue: 041

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

Keeping with last weeks theme, lets looks to clean up the family tech.

Digital Housekeeping for Your Family

Most tech problems don’t come from hacks — they come from neglect. Old accounts, forgotten settings, expired emails. This issue is about cleaning things up before they turn into real problems.

📱 Quick Tech Tip

Set Up “Emergency Contacts” on Their Phone

So first responders can reach family even if the phone is locked.

How:

• iPhone: Health app → Medical ID → Emergency Contacts

• Android: Settings → Safety & Emergency → Emergency information

This works even when the phone is locked.

🛡 Safety Tip

Unsubscribe From Junk to Reduce Scam Exposure

The more spam someone gets, the more scams they’ll eventually see.

Do a cleanup:

• Search email for “unsubscribe”

• Remove old shopping lists

• Delete accounts from stores they don’t use

Less inbox noise = fewer dangerous clicks.

🔒 Account Protection Tip

Check Their Recovery Email and Phone Number

If those are outdated, they can’t recover hacked accounts.

Verify on:

• Google

• Apple ID

• Facebook

• Banking apps

Make sure recovery info belongs to real people they trust.

🧰 Real-Life Setup Tip

Create a Shared “Important Stuff” Note

One secure note shared with family containing:

• Wi-Fi password

• Alarm codes

• Insurance policy numbers

• Vet / doctor info

Use:

• Apple Notes (shared)

• Google Keep

This avoids panic when someone needs info fast.

🧠 The Family Rule

If it’s important and digital,
at least two people should know where it lives.

No single points of failure.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices

If your desk currently looks like a nest of tangled cables and half-dead devices, this one’s for you. The Prosumers Choice Bamboo Charging Station turns charging chaos into something that actually looks… intentional. It’s a sleek wooden dock with removable dividers, so you can line up phones, tablets, even a laptop like they’re checking into a tiny luxury hotel.

It hides the mess, saves space, and somehow makes you feel more organized than you really are. Perfect for home offices, nightstands, or anyone who owns “too many devices” but refuses to admit it.

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie