Print & Keep — Quick Reference Cards
One page. No jargon. Keep it handy.
Pin one to the fridge. Keep one by the computer. Print an extra for your mom.
10 Scam Red Flags
If you see even one — stop and verify.
- Urgent threats ("act now!")
- Asks for gift cards or wire transfer
- Sender address looks "almost" right
- Too good to be true
iPhone Essentials
The gestures, buttons, and shortcuts that matter.
- Swipe up from bottom = Home
- Hold side button = Siri
- Press volume + side 5× = SOS
- Swipe down from top-right = Control Center
Android Essentials
The gestures, buttons, and shortcuts that matter.
- Swipe up from bottom = Home
- "Hey Google" = voice assistant
- Power button 5× = Emergency SOS
- Swipe from top = Quick Settings
Video Call Cheat Sheet
Zoom, FaceTime & Google Meet — the 4 buttons you need.
- Microphone icon = mute/unmute
- Camera icon = video on/off
- Red phone = leave call
- Arrow-up box = share screen
Emergency Contacts & Info
Fill it in. Keep it by the phone.
- Doctor • Pharmacy • Family
- Allergies • Medications
- Emergency contact
- Insurance info
Password Rules
Strong, unique, never shared.
- 12+ characters
- Never reuse across sites
- Use a password manager
- Never share by email or text
WiFi Troubleshooting
When the internet stops working — try these, in order.
- Unplug router 30 seconds
- Check cables are snug
- Move closer to the router
- Still down? Call the ISP.
Safe Browsing
Look before you click. Type before you trust.
- Look for the 🔒 and "https"
- Never click unknown links
- Type the site yourself
- Use TekSure Link Checker
Why these exist
Most tech help lives on a screen — right where you need it least. These cards are designed to live on paper: large, readable type, warm backgrounds that still print cleanly in black and white, and a URL at the bottom so anyone holding the page can find the online version. Free forever. Share freely.