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Life-saving smartphone tips, Windows 10 extension & privacy-first phone made in USA (127, June 28, 2025)

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Jun 28, 2025
Mark Yarm, Executive Features Editor at PCMag, shares his insights on tech etiquette, tackling issues like device snooping and generational attitudes toward AI. Todd Weaver, Founder and CEO of Purism, discusses the challenges and innovations behind creating a privacy-first phone made in the USA. The conversation also touches on emergency preparedness tech, including the smart911 service, and offers tips on navigating Windows 10 updates and digital organization. Listeners benefit from practical advice on smartphone safety and maintaining privacy in a connected world.
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ADVICE

Emergency Profile Setup Advice

  • Set up a safety profile on smart911.com to share crucial info with 911 dispatchers if supported locally.
  • Update your emergency contacts and medical info on iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel to aid responders faster.
INSIGHT

911 Location Tracking Reality

  • 911 location tracking varies widely depending on dispatch technology and cell carrier data.
  • Smartphones sending additional data has improved accuracy, but responders still triangulate from networks often.
ADVICE

Digitizing Household Bills

  • Scan and digitally organize household bills using cloud storage with clear folder systems.
  • Use built-in phone scanning features or inexpensive document scanners to digitize papers easily.
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