Tech tip
5 small tech tasks you don’t have to wait for your grandkids
to do
Many of our clients say, “I’ll just wait until my grandson is
here.” While that’s one option, there are plenty of simple
things you can handle (or get help with once) so you feel more
independent day to day.
Examples include: connecting your phone to Wi-Fi at home,
learning how to restart your modem and router safely, creating
one place where you keep written notes about your passwords,
and making your phone’s text size bigger so it’s easier to
read.
Tip: Even if you’d like help the first time, ask for written
steps. That way, next time you can try it yourself — and
you’ll know someone is there to back you up if you get stuck.
Wi-Fi
Simple ways to make your Wi-Fi feel faster
If your internet feels slow, it doesn’t always mean you need a
brand-new plan. Often, the problem is where your router is
placed or how many devices are trying to use the internet at
once.
Try these quick checks: make sure your router isn’t hiding in
a closed cabinet, restart it by unplugging for 20 seconds and
plugging back in, and confirm you’re connected to your home
Wi-Fi and not a neighbor’s network.
If that still doesn’t help, we can visit, test your signal in
different rooms, and recommend a simple setup that fits your
home.
Security
How to keep your accounts safer without remembering 100
passwords
You’ve probably been told to “never reuse a password,” but
that advice can feel impossible to follow. Instead, focus on a
few basics that make a big difference.
Start by making sure your email password is strong and unique
— that one protects almost everything else. Then, consider
using a small notebook stored in a safe place to keep track of
important logins. It’s okay to use a system that works for
you, as long as it isn’t easily guessed or left out in the
open.
Not sure where to begin? During a visit, we can help you
update your most important passwords and set up safer habits
that don’t feel overwhelming.
