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06/16/2026

A few phone safety settings are worth ten minutes this week:
Medical ID: Add your name, allergies, and medications in the Health app (iPhone) or Safety and Emergency settings (Android). Turn on Show When Locked on iPhone, or first responders cannot see it.
Emergency contacts: Pick one or two people who will actually answer their phone, not someone who might ignore a late-night text.
Tell them: Let those people know they are on your list and what an Emergency SOS alert means.
Practice Emergency SOS once: On many phones you can trigger it and cancel before a call goes through. You want the motion to feel familiar, not something you are guessing at in a stressful moment.
Crash detection: If you have a newer iPhone or Pixel, open Settings (or the Personal Safety app) and confirm it is turned on.
I covered all of this on a recent Your Tech Makeover episode if you want the full walkthrough for your specific phone.
Listen here: https://zurl.co/w0dN9

06/09/2026

If you could not speak right now, could your phone call for help on its own?
Most people are not sure. But many phones can already call emergency services, text your emergency contacts with your location, and show first responders basic medical information from the lock screen. The catch is that you have to set it up first.
Think of it like a fire extinguisher on the wall. It only helps if you know it is there and you have looked at it once.
I walk through Emergency SOS, Medical ID, emergency contacts, and crash detection on iPhone and Android in the latest episode of Your Tech Makeover. It takes a few minutes, and you only do it once.
Listen here: https://zurl.co/cqv6i

06/04/2026

The dark web sounds like something out of a thriller. The reality is a lot more manageable.
In this week's bonus episode of Your Tech Makeover, I break down what the dark web actually is, what those scary notifications really mean, and five practical steps to protect your most important accounts.
🎧 Read and listen: https://zurl.co/moFpf

The notification you have been ignoring, explained in plain English, plus five steps that actually help.

06/03/2026

In case you missed it, this episode of Your Tech Makeover is worth bookmarking before your next trip.
Frank walks through exactly what to pack, what to download, and what settings to change before you travel, so your devices work for you, not against you.
Listen here: https://zurl.co/Z8GGl

06/02/2026

If you have ever gotten a notification that your email was found on the dark web and had no idea what to do about it, this one is for you.
In today's bonus episode, I break down what the dark web actually is, walk through three common myths that the news gets completely wrong, and give you five practical steps you can take today. Including a free breach lookup tool that I tested on my own accounts, and what I found when I did.
The name sounds like a thriller. The reality is a lot more manageable.
🎧 Listen now: https://zurl.co/Rp7PT

05/29/2026

Have you ever gotten a notification that your email was found on the dark web?
Most people either panic, ignore it, or have absolutely no idea what to do with that information. And the headlines are not helping.
This Tuesday on Your Tech Makeover, I am dropping a bonus episode all about the dark web: what it actually is, what those notifications really mean, and why the real risk for most people is a lot less dramatic than the news makes it sound. I will also walk through five practical steps you can actually take to protect your accounts, starting with a free tool that takes about 30 seconds to use.
If someone you know has been nervous about this stuff, this one is worth sharing.
🎧 Subscribe so you do not miss it: https://zurl.co/DHkZZ

05/26/2026

New episode is live!
If your phone has ever died at the worst moment on a trip, or you have gotten hit with an unexpected data charge while traveling, this episode is for you.
In the newest Your Tech Makeover, I cover the travel tech prep checklist: the gear that belongs in every travel bag, the apps to download before you lose your home Wi-Fi, and the settings to change so your devices do not let you down while you are away.
It is practical, it is quick to act on, and it could save you a real headache on your next trip.
Listen now: https://zurl.co/VUGGT

05/21/2026

Traveling soon? Before you pack your bag, take a few minutes for your tech.
Coming up on Your Tech Makeover: the pre-trip tech checklist most people skip. What to pack, what to download, and which settings to turn off before you leave so your phone and devices actually work when you need them.
This one is timed perfectly for Memorial Day weekend. Stay tuned.
Listen at https://zurl.co/nZMGX

Your Tech Makeover podcast: practical tech tips in plain English. Hosted by Frank Bravo.

05/19/2026

In case you missed it last week, I covered something that comes up every summer: public Wi-Fi safety.
The short version? It is not as scary as the headlines suggest, but it is not as safe as your home network either. Five simple habits close the gap. Worth a listen before your next trip.
Still available at https://zurl.co/wCaF1

Your Tech Makeover podcast: practical tech tips in plain English. Hosted by Frank Bravo.

05/13/2026

Public Wi-Fi is not as dangerous as the headlines suggest. But a few specific things you might do on it can put your accounts at real risk, and most people have no idea where that line is.
In this week's Your Tech Makeover, I walk through the honest version: what the real threats are, what HTTPS encryption changed, and five habits that keep you safe when you connect away from home.
🎧 Read and listen: https://zurl.co/h7pVS

The real risks, what actually changed, and five habits that cover the gap.