The Geek and The Detective

The Geek and The Detective What happens when a cyber pro and a veteran detective team up? Amy Lynn and Detective Derrick Stevens break down the online world's hidden dangers. Real stories.

Get the tech strategy and street grit you need to stay safe. Real defense. Subscribe now! Cybersecurity isn't just tech jargon. It is real life, real risks, and real protection. Join Amy Lynn (The Geek), recognized as the 2025 Podcaster of the Year and host of Faith and Tech Bytes with Amy Lynn, and Detective Derrick Stevens (The Detective), a seasoned investigator from Mesquite's finest, as they

team up to break down the hidden dangers of the online world. Together, they show you exactly how to fight back, both online and offline. What started as a routine 2024 Mesquite police report follow up turned into an unlikely partnership when Amy's case opened the Detective’s eyes to a new frontier of crime. Cyberstalking, doxing, cyberbullying, and ruthless hacking are the new reality. In a moment of honesty, the Detective admitted what many officers quietly feel: the laws are on the books, but the practical "how to" of digital defense is missing. This show bridges that gap. Amy brings the high level tech strategies. The Detective delivers the investigative grit and street level perspective. Expect straight talk, eye opening stories, actionable tips, and the chemistry that happens when a cybersecurity pro and a veteran detective realize they have more in common than just the letter of the law. If you have ever wondered:

"How do I spot a cyberstalker before they escalate?"

"What should I actually do if I am doxed?"

"How can I stay safe in an increasingly dangerous digital world?"

This is the podcast for you. The Geek and the Detective. Entertainment. Education. Protection. New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe now and stay one step ahead. Based on actual events. Certain elements have been fictionalized or invented for dramatic purposes.



Production Credits
Created, written, produced, directed, edited, composed, and voiced by Amy Lynn. Additional investigative commentary by Detective Derrick Stevens.

06/17/2026

Lock down your SIM: A phone thief can pull out your SIM, pop it into another device and use your number for calls or bank codes. Nope. Add a SIM PIN today. On iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > SIM PIN. On Android, check Settings > SIM Manager > Lock SIM card. Future fraud drama, avoided.

06/16/2026

📲 Quickly call your favorite contacts (iPhone iOS 18+, Samsung Android) Stop searching through your contacts every time.

iPhone: Open the Phone app > tap Contacts at the bottom > choose the contact > scroll down and tap Add to Favorites > choose Call > select the phone number. To call them later, open the Phone app > tap Favorites or Calls, depending on your layout > tap their name.

Samsung: Open Contacts > choose the contact > tap the star icon in the lower-left corner of the contact page. When the star is filled or highlighted, that contact has been added to Favorites. Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.

Your most important people stay one tap away.

06/15/2026

🔔 Use custom vibration patterns for important contacts (iPhone iOS 18+, Samsung Android) Want to know who's calling without even looking at your phone?

iPhone: Open Contacts > choose a contact > tap Edit > tap Ringtone (or Text Tone) > tap Haptics > choose a vibration pattern or tap Create New Vibration > tap the back button and exit out of Contacts

Samsung: Open Contacts > choose a contact > More > Change ringtone/vibration > Ringtone > pick a ringtone > Back > Save. You may also see vibration options in the same ringtone/vibration menu. Note: Vibration customization options vary depending on your device model and One UI version. Settings may vary depending on your phone model.

06/15/2026

🔡 Make typing easier with one-handed keyboard mode (iPhone iOS 18+, Samsung Android) Typing with one hand? Shrink the keyboard so your thumb can actually reach everything.

iPhone: Open any app with the keyboard > Open the feature that uses the keyboard - for example, start a new message > press and hold the globe icon (or emoji icon) in the bottom-left corner > tap the left- or right-handed keyboard icon Tip: You can also set this as your default via Settings → General → Keyboard → One-Handed Keyboard

Samsung: Open any app with the keyboard > Open the feature that uses the keyboard - for example, start a new message > tap the dots or settings icon on the keyboard toolbar > tap Mode > choose One-handed keyboard Alternatively: Settings → General management → Samsung Keyboard settings → Mode → One-handed keyboard. Settings may vary depending on your phone model.



🗑️ Recover a photo you deleted by accident (iPhone iOS 18+, Samsung Android) Deleted a picture and instantly regretted it? It may still be there.

iPhone: Open the Photos app > Collections > scroll down to Utilities > tap Recently Deleted > tap View Album > unlock with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode > select the photo > tap Recover or Delete. Note: In iOS 18, Recently Deleted may appear directly in your main Library view under Utilities rather than under Albums

Samsung: Open the Gallery app > tap the Menu icon > Trash or Recycle Bin > select the photo > tap Restore. Settings may vary depending on your phone model.

Stay Safe This Prime Day: 9 Crucial Tips to Avoid Online Shopping Scams. Prime Day, holiday sales, and flash deals creat...
06/15/2026

Stay Safe This Prime Day: 9 Crucial Tips to Avoid Online Shopping Scams. Prime Day, holiday sales, and flash deals create opportunities for shoppers—and scammers. Follow these practical safety tips before you click "Buy Now."

Prime Day, holiday sales, and flash deals create opportunities for shoppers—and scammers. Follow these practical safety tips before you click "Buy Now."

06/14/2026

🧠 Use voice typing instead of pecking at the keyboard (iPhone iOS 18 and later, Samsung Android)

Tired of typing long messages? Just say it out loud.

iPhone: First, make sure it's turned on: Settings → General → Keyboard → turn on Enable Dictation. Then: Open any app with a keyboard → tap the microphone icon in the bottom-right corner of the keyboard → speak naturally → tap the keyboard icon when finished

Samsung: Open any app with the keyboard → tap the microphone icon on the keyboard toolbar → speak naturally → tap the keyboard when finished (Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer)

Your phone automatically turns your speech into text. It's often faster - and easier on your hands - than typing everything yourself.

06/14/2026

📄 Turn a webpage into a PDF (iPhone iOS 13+, Samsung Android). Want to save an article, recipe, or directions for later? Save the webpage as a PDF.

iPhone (Safari): Open the webpage > tap the button with three dots in the lower right hand corner > tap the Share icon > tap Options > select PDF > tap Done > tap Save to Files > choose a folder > tap Save

Samsung (Chrome): Open the webpage > tap the three-dot menu > tap Share > tap Print > tap the Printer dropdown > select Save as PDF > tap the Download icon to save > Done. Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.

Great for recipes, travel info, tickets, or anything you may need offline later.

06/14/2026

⌨️ Windows cheat codes: Taskbar apps are numbered left to right, so Win + 1 opens the first, Win + 2 the second. Win + Alt + Up arrow snaps an app to the top half, Win + Alt + Down arrow sends it to the bottom. Need files? Win + E opens File Explorer, and Ctrl + T adds a tab. A few keys beat a dozen clicks.

06/13/2026

🔤 Make your phone easier to read with Bold Text (iPhone iOS 16+, Samsung Android) If text on your phone feels thin or hard to read, bolding it can make a big difference.

iPhone: Open Settings > Display & Brightness > turn on Bold Text

Samsung: Open Settings > Display > Font size and style > turn on Bold font. Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer

Menus, messages, and app text become much easier on the eyes.

06/13/2026

📋 Hide your follower and following lists

Your follower and following lists reveal far more than people realize: where you work, what gym you go to (if you follow it), your political leanings, and your kid's school.

On Instagram: Your profile > three bar icon > Settings > Account privacy > set account to private (this also hides your follower/following list from non-followers).

Anyone trying to dig into your life through your follow list now hits a wall.

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