Avast ye! Here be five savvy, swashbucklin' tweaks to me gadgets to make 2024 jollier, mateys!
2024-01-03
Avast ye, me hearties! Gather round and hearken to this tale of vital knowledge! 'Tis high time ye learn how to swab the decks of yer technology and unearth the mysteries of cybersecurity afore the year 2024 be upon us!
New year, same you. And that’s OK! You don’t need to makeover your entire life to have a good 2024. But I can tell you firsthand it’s totally worth it to spend a few minutes cleaning up your tech life. Keep reading for steps to banish junk mail, make your phone less annoying and improve your cybersecurity. You got this!I share tips like this every day in my free newsletter, The Current. Join 500K smart people who read it. You’ll be glad you did!
The first tech trick is to automate a no-brainer security step. Set your computer to auto-lock if you’ve been inactive for a certain amount of time. On Windows, you can do this by going to the "Settings" menu, selecting "Accounts," and then "Sign-in options." On a Mac, open "System Preferences," select "Security & Privacy," and then click on the "General" tab.
The second trick is to say goodbye to group chats that drive you up the wall. If you don't care about the conversation, ask to be removed from the group chat. On Android, muting is your best option, unless you're up to telling Aunt Kathy you're out.
The third trick is to fix the home security mistake even I was making. Adjust your camera's sensitivity or upgrade to better cameras if yours are always going off accidentally. You can usually find controls to adjust motion sensitivity in your security system app.
The fourth trick is to organize your cords and cables the way pros do. When everything's jumbled up, it's impossible to tell what goes where. Try using cable clips or labels to keep them organized.
The fifth trick is to reduce junk mail. Opt-Out Prescreen is a tool developed by credit bureaus that allows you to opt out of receiving prescreened credit and insurance offers.
By following these simple tech tricks, you can start the year off with a clean and organized tech life. And don't forget to check out my podcast, "Kim Komando Today," for more tech news and tips. Stay tech-savvy in 2024!