New year, same you. And that’s OK! You don’t need to makeover your entire life to have a good 2024.

But I can tell you firsthand it’s totally worth it to spend a few minutes cleaning up your tech life. Keep reading for steps to banish junk mail, make your phone less annoying and improve your cybersecurity. You got this!

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A wacky background might get a chuckle on Zoom or any other video call, but it’s not doing any favors for your first impression. In fact, most of the frame in a video call is all about your backdrop — not just your spiffy outfit or new haircut. 

Paddy Ross from Durham University in the U.K. says, “Your background speaks volumes. Beyond how you present yourself, it’s also about what surrounds you.”

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The pandemic has led to more virtual communication than at any time in history. Whether you’re attending a work meeting or witnessing a friend’s wedding, you can do so digitally.

Facebook Messenger allows you to make phone calls, chat over video or send and receive texts. However, there are some privacy concerns to worry about. Tap or click here for a quick way to secure Messenger. Even with the risks, chances are you know people who use Messenger and it’s a super convenient way to keep in touch.

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Now more than ever our phones are our link to the outside world. Now that we’re spending more time at home, group chats are a perfect way to stay connected.

You’re probably even striking up conversations with old friends and family members you haven’t heard from in years.

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Who doesn’t text these days? Whether it’s a company sending you a receipt, or besties sharing secrets, the world counts on this quick and easy way to stay in touch.

Just like any other form of communication, texting can be rather boring and could use a bit of spicing up. Even with the introduction of emojis, texting is a bit lackluster. Tap or click to create your own emoji combinations.

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Won’t you be my neighbor? Not in this crummy neighborhood.

The “neighborhood” is actually in your phone’s text messaging service. There are reports of people being lured into group chats with strangers who’re pretending to be their neighbors.

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