Back to School Tech Backup Kit

For students heading off to college, tips for backup gear to make the most of your back to school tech.

Items covered:
* Duplicates of important charging, audio or data cables.
* Portable battery charger for your phone or tablet.
* Surge protector or battery backup for your dorm room.
* Bluetooth smart tracker for your keys and wallet.
* Laptop cable lock.

#TechTuesday is a weekly segment with Bill Wills and Geek Squad Agent Derek Meister on WTAM 1100 Newsradio in Cleveland, Ohio.

How to Handle Robocalls

Robocalls are interruptive and increasingly common. I share tips for dealing with these automated annoyances in this week’s #TechTuesday segment.

Apps mentioned in this episode:

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#TechTuesday is a weekly segment with Bill Wills and Geek Squad Agent Derek Meister on WTAM 1100 Newsradio in Cleveland, Ohio.

#TechTuesday – Samsung Galaxy Note9 Smartphone

Looking for a beast of a phone? Samsung’s new flagship Galaxy Note9 smartphone offers a giant screen, long battery life, and a built-in stylus.

WTAM 1100 Newsradio’s Bill Wills and I talk about this new device available for pre-order at Best Buy on this week’s #TechTuesday segment.

#TechTuesday – WiFi Network Tips for Travelers

Planning your spring break? I shared tips with WTAM 1100 Newsradio for keeping your devices safe on Wi-Fi networks at the airport, coffee shop, or cafe during your travel.

#TechTuesday – Fight Flu By Keeping Your Gadgets Clean

February 6, 2018 – WTAM Newsradio with Bill Wills and Derek Meister.

You got your flu shot, and you heed the warnings about washing your hands and covering your mouth. But what about that germ holder you touch a thousand times a day?

Yes, it’s your cellphone (and other tech devices, for that matter).

Keep in mind that antibacterial wipes & disinfectants are often abrasive to your phone screen. Consider using a small spray bottle filled half with water and half 70% isopropyl alcohol as a good, cheap screen cleaner. Spray it onto a microfiber cloth and not directly onto your screen.

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