Your Tech Makeover

Going on vacation shouldn't mean leaving your digital security behind. From the hotel lobby computer to the resort Wi-Fi, there are real risks most travelers never think about — until something goes wrong. This episode gives you a practical checklist you can run through before your next trip so you can relax without worrying about your accounts.In this episode, you'll learn:- The real risk of using a shared hotel or airport computer — and a story about what can happen when you don't log out- How Incognito mode works and exactly what it does (and doesn't) protect you from- The right way to clear cookies, history, and saved logins on a shared computer- Why public Wi-Fi at hotels, airports, and coffee shops is riskier than you think- What a VPN is, how it works, and why you should set one up before you leave home- The pros and cons of different VPN services and how to choose one that fits your needsA few small steps before you travel can make a big difference for your security while you're away.Have a topic you'd like Frank to cover? Reach out at frank@yourtechmakeover.com.Learn more at YourTechMakeover.com.

Show Notes

Going on vacation shouldn't mean leaving your digital security behind. From the hotel lobby computer to the resort Wi-Fi, there are real risks most travelers never think about — until something goes wrong. This episode gives you a practical checklist you can run through before your next trip so you can relax without worrying about your accounts.
In this episode, you'll learn:- The real risk of using a shared hotel or airport computer — and a story about what can happen when you don't log out- How Incognito mode works and exactly what it does (and doesn't) protect you from- The right way to clear cookies, history, and saved logins on a shared computer- Why public Wi-Fi at hotels, airports, and coffee shops is riskier than you think- What a VPN is, how it works, and why you should set one up before you leave home- The pros and cons of different VPN services and how to choose one that fits your needs
A few small steps before you travel can make a big difference for your security while you're away.
Have a topic you'd like Frank to cover? Reach out at frank@yourtechmakeover.com.
Learn more at YourTechMakeover.com.

What is Your Tech Makeover?

Everyone has tech issues, and they’re usually because things are more complicated than they need to be.
Your Tech Makeover helps everyday people simplify and get more out of the technology in their lives.
Host Frank Bravo shares practical tech tips and easy-to-understand explanations about smartphones, smart homes, cloud storage, passwords, Wi-Fi, AI tools, and other everyday technology.
If you want technology to feel simpler instead of more frustrating, this podcast is for you.