February 2015 Smartphone Newsletter

When a cell phone was just a cell phone, loss or theft was an inconvenience. Because a smartphone is the gateway to your emails, contact information, and much, much more, loss or theft can be a serious security breach.

3 Tips to Protect You and Your Smartphone if it is lost or stolen:

1) Set a Passcode (Watch the video Protect Your Mobile Device with a Passcode and download the step-by-step printable instructions)

2) Activate “Find My Phone”

3) Set Auto-lock (Also saves battery life.)

Use the same caution as you do with your computer.

– Don’t open questionable emails or texts.

– Don’t click on links unless you are certain of their source.

– If you ask “Should I?” it usually means the answer is “no.”

P.S. All the same tips apply to your tablet as well as smartphone.

If you’re in Arizona or know of anyone who needs some digital demystification there, please send them my way.

February 18, 2015, 9:30am

Social Networking: What the Heck are Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn?– A talk and book signing with Rock Shadows Computer Club, Hamilton Room, 600 S. Idaho Roas, Apache Junction, AZ

February 18, 2015, 1:30PM

“Is This Thing On?” Navigating the Digital World – A talk and book signing with Sunland Village Computer Club, 4329 E Capri Ave, Mesa, AZ

February 19, 2015, 2:00PM

“Is This Thing On?” Navigating the Digital World – A talk and book signing with Happy Trails Computer Club, Community Center, 17200 We. Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ

February 20, 2015, 12:00PM and Expo 3-6:00PM

“Is This Thing On?” Navigating the Digital World – A talk at Computer Technology Conference, Arizona Golf Resort, 425 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ

If you’re a CTStyle (WTNH Channel 8) viewer, tune in on Friday, February 13th at 9am, to watch my segment on Online Dating: Safety, Success, and “Is it just for the young?”