Your Tech Makeover
Episodes
🎧 The Right Way to Share Wi-Fi with Guests
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are here and so are the people asking, “Hey, what’s your Wi-Fi password?”Before you start shouting “capital Q, lowercase x, seven...
📸 Holiday Phone Photos: How to Take Better Pictures with Your Smartphone (with Don Feria)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Your Tech Makeover, professional photographer and Stanford University instructor Don Feria joins Frank Bravo to share real-world tips for...
🎧 Gift Card Scams: How to Spot Them Before You Get Hooked
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Special Alert Episode!💳 Gift cards make great gifts, but terrible payments.With the holidays approaching, scammers are working overtime to trick pe...
✈️ Don’t Let Your Battery Ruin Your Flight: Tech Travel Tips for the Holidays
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Batteries catching fire on airplanes? Unfortunately, it’s more common than you think.In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I dive into the rise in ...
🌥️ Cloud Storage Wrap-Up: What You Missed & How to Get Organized
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I just wrapped up a six-part series on cloud storage, but if you missed an episode or still feel a little lost, this one’s for you. In this wrap-up,...
A Quick Update: The Your Tech Makeover Newsletter Is Here!
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short bonus episode, Frank shares something new forYour Tech Makeover listeners... the launch of the Your Tech Makeover Newsletter on Subst...
🎙️ Move Fast and Break Things: What It Means for Everyday Tech Users
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard the phrase “Move fast and break things” but what does it really mean for the tech we use every day?In this episode of Your Tech Mak...
🎧 Troubleshooting 101 – Simple Fixes for Everyday Tech Problems
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🧰 Feeling stuck with your tech? This episode is your go-to guide for fixing the most common tech problems—fast.Whether your computer is frozen, y...
📂 Unlocking iCloud Drive: Making the Most of Apple’s Cloud Storage
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you really getting the most out of iCloud Drive, or is it just another icon in your settings you don’t fully understand?In this episode of Your ...
📦 What’s in the Box? A Smarter Way to Store and Share Files
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our special series on cloud storage and syncing—helping you choose the right tool for storing, sharing, and accessing your f...
☁️ Microsoft OneDrive: A Simple Tool to Keep Your Files Safe and Synced
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 This episode is part of our special series on cloud storage and file syncing. Over several weeks, we’re covering the most popular tools—like ...
📂 Dropbox Demystified: Smart Ways to Share and Sync Your Files
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📂 Dropbox Demystified: Smart Ways to Share and Sync Your FilesThis episode is part of our special Sharing & Syncing mini-series, where we explo...
☁️📂 How to Use Google Drive Like a Pro: Easy File Sharing & Smart Storage Tips
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of the “Sharing and Syncing Data” mini-series, where we explore the most popular tools to help you keep your files safe, acce...
Stop Emailing Yourself Files: Intro to my Cloud Storage Series
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever emailed yourself a file just to open it somewhere else? There’s a better way—and in this kickoff to my 6-part mini-series, I’ll show you ho...
✅ Digital Confidence at Any Age: Helping Seniors Master Tech
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👵📱 Technology isn’t just for the young—it’s for the young-at-heart, too.In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I’m diving into how we ca...
🦻 Can Your AirPods Help You Hear Better? Apple’s Surprising Feature Explained
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think Apple AirPods are just for music and podcasts? Think again. In this episode, I explore how Apple has quietly turned AirPods into powerful tools ...
Smart Thermostats: A Small Upgrade That Saves Big
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 Want to save money, reduce your energy use, and stay comfortable year-round?A smart thermostat might be the easiest way to do all three. In this ...
Cryptocurrency Explained: Bitcoin, Blockchain, and What You Need to Know
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrency. It’s been called the future of money, internet gold, and… let’s be honest, a total mystery for most people.In this episode of Yo...
How to Talk to AI: Get the Best Out of ChatGPT
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tried ChatGPT and felt like you weren’t getting the best results? In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I’ll walk you through the best ways ...
Private Messaging Apps: What You Need to Know About WhatsApp, Signal, and More
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo breaks down the buzz around encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and iMessage. Why are g...
Hitting a home run with tech: Everyday Digital Hacks from a Baseball Marketer
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a little different—and a lot of fun! I’m joined by Jonathan Bravo, Director of Marketing & Communications for the Fresno ...
🎙️ From HAL 9000 to ChatGPT: AI in Your Life – What’s Real, What’s Fiction, and What’s Next?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is everywhere, from your Netflix recommendations to the smart assistant in your pocket. But what’s real, what’s hype, and where is AI headed? I...
Podcasts Demystified: How to Tune In and Find Your Favorites
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard the word podcast but weren’t quite sure what it meant? Or maybe you’ve listened to a few but don’t know how to find more you...
Master Your Data: Understanding the Roles of Backups and Archives
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Your Tech Makeover explains the difference between backups and archives. While backups help recover active data, archives provide long...
Beyond Passwords: Protecting Yourself from Phishing, Deepfakes, and More
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Your Tech Makeover episode, Frank Bravo discusses essential tips for staying safe online, including creating strong passwords and spotting fak...
Zooming Ahead: Mastering Video Conferencing and Choosing the Right Tool
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Bravo dives into Zoom, a leading video conferencing platform. He covers its key features like screen sharing, virtual backgroun...
Unlocking Simplicity: How Single Sign-On Transforms Your Online Experience
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo discusses Single Sign-On (SSO), which simplifies online access by letting you log in with one set o...
Master Your Home Wi-Fi: Simple Tricks for Optimal Coverage
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo shares tips for optimizing your home Wi-Fi. He highlights the importance of central router placemen...
Staying Cyber-Safe on Vacation: Essential Tips for Public Computers & Wi-Fi
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo shares essential tips for staying safe with your digital devices while on vacation. He emphasizes t...
Stay Connected: Master Location Sharing with Google Maps & Apple Find My
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo explores how to use location sharing on Google Maps and Apple’s Find My feature. He explains how ...
Online Safety for Kids: What Every Parent Should Know
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo explores essential online safety tips for parents and teens, focusing on protecting personal inform...
6 things to do before the end of the year
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of things you need to do to keep yourself organized. Frank Bravo breaks down six (plus one for businesses) steps to make sure you're se...
Let's talk about Apple iCloud
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple iCloud does a lot in the Apple ecosystem. Let Frank Bravo tell you a little bit about it and how to get the most out of it.
Passwords, part 2 - Password management software
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this two part podcast about passwords, Frank Bravo explains how password managers work. In part one, I talked about what makes a...
Passwords, part 1 - How to make a good password
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of this two part podcast about passwords, Frank Bravo breaks down what makes a good password and how to keep your data secure. To t...
Updating software
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s the operating system on your computer or mobile device or if it’s your favorite game, software is constantly changing. Sometimes the ...
Backing up your device
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing worse than being greeted with a large flashing question-mark folder on your Mac or a Windows boot error. I talk about his backup stra...
How I keep my e-mail inbox empty... really!
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of ways email can be overwhelming. Here are four easy steps I use to manage my inbox and keep them pretty empty. This podcast is based ...
An Introduction
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to Your Tech Makeover.