Your Tech Makeover

12/05/2025

🎄 Hosting for the holidays? Before you start shouting “capital Q, lowercase x, seven, nine,” take a breath.
Next week on Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo shows you how to share your Wi-Fi with guests the smart way, no fumbling, no security risks, and no turning into tech support.
🔜 Episode drops Tuesday, Dec 9: “The Right Way to Share Wi-Fi with Guests.”
Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and at https://zurl.co/9R7ch

Tune in to simplify the technology in your life.

12/02/2025

ICYMI: Your phone is the best camera you own — if you know how to use it.
In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I talk with professional photographer Don Feria about getting the most out of your smartphone camera this holiday season.
Whether you’re capturing family, food, or festive lights, Don’s tips will make your photos pop — without any fancy gear.
🎧 Catch up now → https://zurl.co/Q7ArB

Podcast Episode · Your Tech Makeover · 11/25/2025 · 1h

11/25/2025

New episode out today! 🎙️
This week on Your Tech Makeover, I’m joined by professional photographer and Stanford instructor Don Feria for a fun, practical episode on how to take better holiday photos with your smartphone.
📸 Learn how to:
• Find flattering light indoors & out
• Frame better group shots
• Capture kids & pets (without blur!)
• Use phone settings like High Efficiency and Portrait Mode to your advantage
🎧 Listen now at 👉 https://zurl.co/uusNe

11/23/2025

✈️ Before you head to the airport this week, here’s something you should know:
Batteries, from power banks to vapes, are causing more than one in-flight fire per week in the U.S.
In my newest Your Tech Makeover episode, I explain the real TSA/FAA rules and the simple things you can do to keep your tech safe when you fly.
🎧 Listen here: https://yourtechmakeover.substack.com/p/dont-let-your-battery-ruin-your-flight

11/21/2025

🎧 ICYMI:
If anyone ever tells you to pay with a gift card — it’s a scam. Every time.
In this special alert episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank explains how these scams work, why they spike during the holidays, and what you can do to help friends and family avoid them.
💳 Gift cards make great gifts — not great payments.
🎙 Listen now: https://zurl.co/QMul7

Podcast Episode · Your Tech Makeover · 11/18/2025 · 10m

11/20/2025

Coming next week on Your Tech Makeover!
Get your phone cameras ready 📸 — professional photographer and Stanford instructor Don Feria joins me to share simple tricks for taking better photos this holiday season.
We’ll cover lighting, composition, and a few insider tips for getting those “wow” shots of food, family, and festive chaos — all with the phone you already have.
➡️ Episode drops next Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts!
🎧 https://zurl.co/b7sBP

Tune in to simplify the technology in your life.

11/18/2025

🎙️ New Special Episode!
It started with a simple flyer at Target — and a reminder we all need right now.
This week on Your Tech Makeover, Frank explains how gift card scams work, why they’re so common around the holidays, and what to do if someone tries to pressure you — or someone you love — into paying this way.
💳 Gift cards make great gifts… just not great payments.
🎧 Listen now: https://zurl.co/ttxr6

Podcast Episode · Your Tech Makeover · 11/18/2025 · 10m

11/17/2025

✈️ ICYMI: Don’t Let Your Battery Ruin Your Flight

Holiday travel season is here—are your gadgets packed safely? This episode of Your Tech Makeover breaks down the rules and tips you need to know to fly with your batteries and devices.

🎧 Catch up now: https://zurl.co/BUoPo

Podcast Episode · Your Tech Makeover · 11/11/2025 · 10m

11/12/2025

New episode! ✈️
Did you know batteries are catching fire on airplanes more than once a week in the U.S.? In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I break down the rules for traveling with tech, and how to stay safe during holiday travel.
👉 https://zurl.co/4PkUT

Your Tech Makeover helps you simplify and get more out of the technology in your life. Hosted by Frank Bravo, this newsletter and podcast share practical tips, relatable stories, and easy-to-follow advice that make tech feel friendly, not frustrating. Click to read Your Tech Makeover, a Substack pub...

11/11/2025

✈️ New Episode: Don’t Let Your Battery Ruin Your Flight

It’s happening more than you think—batteries catching fire on airplanes. In this new episode of Your Tech Makeover, I explain what’s going on, what the rules actually are, and how you can travel with your tech safely this holiday season.

🎧 Listen now: https://zurl.co/hSK7s

Podcast Episode · Your Tech Makeover · 11/11/2025 · 10m

11/06/2025

✈️ Coming Next Week on Your Tech Makeover

Have you seen the stories about batteries catching fire on airplanes? With holiday travel coming up, you’ll want to hear this one.

I’ll break down what’s actually going on, the rules around power banks and other devices, and how to travel safely with your tech.

🎧 Subscribe now so you don’t miss it: https://zurl.co/cPBs9

Tune in to simplify the technology in your life.

11/04/2025

Did you miss last week’s episode? ICYMI: Cloud Storage Wrap-Up is live! 🌥️
This is the perfect recap of our 6-part series on Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and iCloud Drive. Plus, I share extra tips — like how to keep your sharing links under control and how to finally back up the important stuff.
Check it out 👉 https://zurl.co/XBKhk

Podcast Episode · Your Tech Makeover · 10/28/2025 · 12m