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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.
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.
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.
For more information, visit goo.gl/Bm8DLa.
November 21, 2017 – WTAM Newsradio with Bill Wills and Derek Meister
Holiday gift shopping has begun as early access events precede Black Friday. A Best Buy survey of 1,500 American adults brought out a few top tech trends for the 2017 holiday season.
Visit the Best Buy Blog for more information on the top 30 must-have gadgets at Best Buy.
Winter has finally come to Cleveland. Bill Wills and I discuss how to protect your gadgets from the cold. We also discuss this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Listen to #TechTuesday Tuesday mornings on Cleveland’s WTAM 1100 Newsradio.