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Turn Off Bluetooth When You’re Not Using It - (Explained by the Avast Bears!)

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https://youtube.com/shorts/vOgBqq-aXWQ Welcome back to the @bob3160 channel for another Teddy-Tip! ๐Ÿ’พ  ๐Ÿ“ถ Bluetooth is handy when you need it, but leaving it on all the time is a bit like leaving a side window cracked open just because you might want fresh air later. In this quick Avast Bears tip, the reminder is simple: turn Bluetooth off when you are not using it. Fewer connection surprises, fewer chances for trouble, and one more smart habit for staying safer. ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ” I used ChatGPT, Google Omni, and ScreenPal to help me create this Avast Cybersecurity Teddy-tip.๐Ÿงธ๐Ÿงธ You'll find all the videos featuring the Avast Bears at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g21PhSulGJ3MwRYEJazFNcWa&si=dtL0wKWETI6iyl_1  

✅ Cyber-Bob’s Daily Cyber Safety Tip — #104

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“The Wi-Fi With the Cute Name Might Bite.” Public Wi-Fi is the digital equivalent of free candy on the sidewalk — looks tempting, but you probably shouldn’t put it in your mouth.  Cyber-Bob has seen it a thousand times: Someone connects to “FreeCoffeeShopWiFi” or “Airport_Guest_FAST” and suddenly their private info is streaking across the internet like a streaker at a ballgame — uninvited and unforgettable. ๐Ÿ˜… ๐Ÿ”น Today’s Tip If you absolutely must use public Wi-Fi: ✅ Never log in to your bank, email, Medicare account, or anything involving personal info. ✅ Avoid online shopping — especially anything that requires a card number. ✅ Stick to harmless browsing , like reading the news or watching cat videos. ✅ Better yet, use your phone’s hotspot when possible. It’s your connection — not the cafรฉ’s mystery box. Treat public Wi-Fi like a bus station: Lots of people around… and not all of them are looking out for your best interest. ๐Ÿง  Cyber-Bob Says: “Free Wi-Fi is ...

Wireless Charging - From Your Pocket to Your Parking Spot

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/mcKa8DgeM9U If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Wireless-Charging---From-Your-Pocket-to-Your-Parking-Spot-e37sfvr ⚡Remember when wireless charging for phones felt like witchcraft? You’d slap your phone down on a pad, watch the battery bar creep up, and grin because—ta-da!—no cable spaghetti. Fast forward a decade, and wireless charging is so normal it barely makes the news. The real buzz now? Your car might soon juice up the same way your phone does—no plugs, no fuss, just park it and let the magic happen. ๐Ÿ“ฑThe Pocket Revolution - Wireless Charging for Phones Wireless phone charging is no longer a party trick—it’s the standard. Thanks to the new Qi2 standard, phones can now sip electrons at up to 25 watts wirelessly, catching up to those wired “fast chargers” we a...