The Steep Ramp to Nowhere: Why Performative Accessibility Fails Everyone
It starts with a sign telling a wheelchair user to take the stairs. From unusable ramps to digital dead ends, this is a look at ‘hostile compliance’ and why performative accessibility fails everyone it’s supposed to help.
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.
Cable Management Chaos: TechBear’s Guide to Taming Your Digital Spaghetti Monster in 7 Easy Steps
Tired of digging through tangled cable chaos every time you need a charger? TechBear’s 7-step system transforms your digital spaghetti monster into organized bliss using budget-friendly hacks, ADHD-friendly solutions, and pro tips that actually work. From the great cable audit to taming your under-desk beast, discover how to create a cable management system that saves time, money, and your sanity.
Keep Your Screens Sparkling: TechBear’s Ultimate Guide to Proper Screen Maintenance
Hello, my fabulous and glittery TechnoCubs! It’s your favorite queer-coded IT oracle, Techbear, and today we’re tackling one of the most overlooked tech tasks of them all: proper screen maintenance. Whether you’re a remote-working warrior, a side-hustling star, or just trying to keep your family’s devices from becoming biohazards, knowing how to clean your computer screen, monitor, tablet, or TV the right way is key to making your tech last longer and sparkle like your Aunt Trudy at a rhinestone convention.