Frank Bravo

Your Tech Makeover

Technology EN ↓ 55 episodes

Your Tech Makeover is a practical tech podcast for everyday people who want clearer answers about phones, passwords, Wi-Fi, smart home devices, online safety, and AI, without the jargon. If technology often feels harder than it should, you are not alone. Frank Bravo breaks down what matters in plain English so you can make better choices, avoid common mistakes, and feel more confident day to day. Each episode focuses on one topic you can use right away: backups, scams and phishing, subscriptions, cloud storage, video calls, travel tech, accessibility, and more. The goal is simple: help you get...

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Frank Bravo

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How to Create a Strong Password (That You Can Actually Remember) 19.06.2020 6:00

Passwords are the first line of defense for almost everything you do online, and most people's are not good enough. This episode breaks down what makes a password strong, shares some surprisingly easy tricks for creating ones you can actually remember, and explains why the old approach of "one password for everything" is a problem. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the days of short, simple passw...

Why You Should Update Your Software (and How to Make It Painless) 29.05.2020 5:05

Keeping your software up to date is one of the simplest things you can do for your devices' security, but a lot of people put it off or don't understand why it matters. This is one of Your Tech Makeover's earliest episodes, recorded in 2020, and the core lesson still applies today. Frank walks through the difference between minor and major software updates, explains why security patches exist, and...

How to Back Up Your Computer and Phone Before It's Too Late 19.05.2020 5:13

Most people think about backing up their computer after something goes wrong, not before. This episode is Frank's argument for why backups deserve to be a priority, plus a practical walkthrough of the exact strategy he uses to make sure he never loses a file. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between a backup and an archive, and why treating them the same can cost you files The 3-2-1 b...

Inbox Zero: How I Keep My Email Under Control (And You Can Too) 06.05.2020 5:13

If your email inbox has hundreds (or thousands) of unread messages, you already know it's a problem, but clearing it out and keeping it that way can feel overwhelming. This episode introduces Inbox Zero: a simple four-step system for handling every email that comes in, so your inbox stays manageable and nothing important gets buried. In this episode, you'll learn: What Inbox Zero actually is and w...

👋 Start Here: Tech Made Simple for Normal People 20.04.2020 2:03

Welcome to Your Tech Makeover , the podcast that gives you tips and tricks to help you simplify and get more out of the technology in your life. This short trailer is the best place to start if you are new to the show. Host Frank Bravo introduces who the podcast is for, what it covers, and how he approaches technology: in plain, everyday language, with practical steps you can actually use. Frank h...