Issue: 042

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

This isn’t dramatic. It’s practical.

If your phone was lost, your laptop died, or you were unreachable for a week — would your family know how to access what matters?

This issue is about eliminating single points of failure in your digital life.

📱 Quick Tech Tip

Store Device Access Somewhere Secure (Not Just in Your Head)

Face ID fails. Fingerprints fail. Devices reboot and demand passcodes.

Make sure at least one trusted person can access:

• Your phone passcode

• Your laptop login

• Your password manager

Best options:

• Written and sealed in a safe

• Stored in a password manager emergency vault

• Kept with other important documents

Access isn’t about privacy loss — it’s about continuity.

🛡 Family Readiness Tip

Teach the Process, Not Just the Password

Your family doesn’t need all your logins.
They need to know:

• Where passwords are stored

• Who your mobile carrier is

• What email is tied to your banking

• How to contact your financial institutions

A 20-minute walkthrough prevents weeks of stress later.

🔒 Digital Resilience Setup

Turn On Account Legacy Features

Major platforms allow you to assign someone access if you’re inactive:

• Google → Inactive Account Manager

• Apple → Legacy Contact

• Facebook → Legacy Contact

Most people never set this up.
It matters more than they realize.

🧰 Practical Setup

Create a 1-Page “Digital Continuity Sheet”

Not a legal will. Just clarity.

Include:

• Devices you own

• Where passwords are stored

• Critical subscriptions (utilities, cloud storage, etc.)

• What should be canceled

• What should be preserved

One page. Clear. Updated yearly.

🧠 The Family Rule

If only one person knows how the tech works,
the system is fragile.

If someone else can step in calmly,
the system is resilient.

🕹️ Gadget of the Week: Waterdrop Gravity Water Filter Straw (1.5 Gal, 5-Stage Filtration)

Clean water shouldn’t require a chemistry degree. The Waterdrop Gravity Filter Straw lets you scoop, hang, and hydrate. Fill the 1.5-gallon bag, let gravity do the heavy lifting, and enjoy filtered water without pumping, squeezing, or performing trail-side CrossFit.

With 5-stage filtration packed into a compact, backpack-friendly setup, it’s perfect for camping, backpacking, travel, and “just in case” emergency kits. Lightweight, practical, and quietly brilliant, because when you’re outdoors (or the unexpected hits), water security is everything.

That’s it for this week!

Stay safe and savvy,
—Your Grandson Techie