Call Christina: Post-holiday high-tech gadgets

Tips on how to use new technology, keep information safe

MIAMI – For some, following the holiday joy of getting the high tech gadget you wanted is frustration on how to use it.

In this Call Christina web exclusive, Devin Collins of Geek Squad speaks about some of the top questions he's been fielding about this season's most popular products.

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"Especially with all the new technology that came out this year like smart TVs, smart watches, the Nest Thermostat, they may not be familiar with how it works," said Collins.

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Collins also offered these three tips to keep your information safe:

Make sure you have a nice strong password. So that means not using your pet's name.

Make sure you have a backup solution, like an external hard drive or a cloud-based backup solution.

Having an up-to-date antivirus software goes a long way.

For about $10 Geek Squad offers video tutorials on its website on how to troubleshoot and set up various consumer electronic products.