TechBear’s Guide to the Multiverse: A Discworld Hex on Unseen University
I thought I’d seen every possible tech disaster—until the wizards of Unseen University summoned me to debug a thinking engine with access to reality-warping spellbooks and a serious case of philosophical indigestion.
Workflow Wednesday: Stop WiFi Workflow Killers—TechBear’s 5-Step Guide to Network Setup That Actually Works
Listen up, sugar! Bad WiFi is secretly destroying your productivity. Video calls freezing, files crawling to upload, hunting for signal in your own house? TechBear’s got the 5-step fix for WiFi workflow killers that’ll transform your home office network from disaster to dream.
Tech Tip Tuesday: The Ultimate Office Tool Selection Guide—Stop Fighting the Wrong Tool for Your Data!
A TechBear guide to choosing the right word processor, spreadsheet, and database – because your data nightmares end TODAY (no matter which office suite you use) Listen up, my precious techno-cubs! TechBear is absolutely DONE watching y’all wrestle with the wrong office tools like you’re trying to hammer nails with a rubber chicken. Every week, […]
Workflow Wednesday: Password Manager Emergency—My Password Notebook Got Stolen – TechBear’s Essential 4-Step Guide
Honey, grab some tissues and your favorite stress snacks. Today’s tech emergency is giving me ALL the feelings… The Problem Dear TechBear, I need help! Someone stole my handbag yesterday. My password notebook was inside. I thought I was being smart. I used family names plus birthdays plus pet names. Then I changed some letters […]
Tech Tip Tuesday: SMS Scams Are Getting Sneaky – 7 Ways to Spot Them Before They Spot Your Wallet
SMS scams are exploding, and they’re getting dangerously sophisticated. Gone are the days of obviously fake “Nigerian prince” emails—today’s scammers are sliding into your text messages with government logos, job offers, and business “opportunities” that look surprisingly legitimate.
With 95% of text messages read within 3 minutes and consumers losing over $2.7 billion to imposter scams in 2023, your phone has become a prime target for fraud. The three biggest threats right now? Fake job offers promising easy money, government impersonation scams using fear tactics, and business “services” you can actually get for free.
The good news? You can protect yourself with TechBear’s 7-step SMS security framework, from pausing before reacting to enabling built-in spam protection. Whether it’s a “final notice” from the DMV or a too-good-to-be-true work-from-home opportunity, learning to spot the red flags could save your wallet—and your peace of mind.
Read the full guide to discover exactly what to look for, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you’ve already been targeted.
Thoughtful Thursday: Attack of the Legacy Systems—The Zombie Tech That Just Won’t Die
Welcome to The HellDesk Zone, where old tech never truly dies… 💀 Is your legacy system haunting your productivity? That ancient desktop, stubborn dot-matrix printer, or Windows XP sewing machine might seem harmless, but zombie tech is secretly draining your time, money, and security. TechBear breaks down why we cling to outdated technology and what happens when digital ghosts refuse to stay buried. Don’t let tech debt eat your brains!
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: The Digital Survival Guide Your Data Is Begging For
What is the 3-2-1 Backup Rule? Listen up, my precious TechnoCubs! Has your digital life ever flashed before your eyes when your laptop decided to play dead? Have you ever felt that stomach-dropping moment when you realized those wedding photos/tax documents/novel-in-progress just vanished into the digital void? If you’ve experienced the special kind of tech […]