Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
A web browser for people with ADHD
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelmed by tabs and digital clutter? In just 60 seconds, I'll introduce you to the perfect web browser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Who's the narcissist?
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does taking a selfie mean you're completely self-involved? In just one minute, I explore why that may not always be the case. Learn more about your ad...
5 tricks to speed up your slow computer
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Computer running at a snail’s pace? I give you tips and tricks to speed it up without breaking the bank, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad c...
The most superficial website, ever
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you hot enough to date that supermodel or not? I tell you what this dating site thinks, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Why Temu and Shein are dangerous
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Give up your data for low prices? I tell you why that's not worth in, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Use Google Maps to save big $ on gas
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gas prices are going way up. I tell you how Google Maps can save the day, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
You can't just factory reset your old phone to sell it
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trading in your old phone? Here's why you need to protect your privacy before handing it over, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Why Chinese hackers are winning
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Curious why China is so good at hacking? I dish the dirt in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get your security cam to work without Wi-Fi
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Live in an area with spotty wireless coverage? I have a way to monitor your property without it, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
What does ChatGPT think of you?
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Daily Mail asked ChatGPT to generate a cliché about residents in each of the fifty states. Here's what it wrote back, in 60 seconds. Learn more...
Scammers only need 3 seconds to steal your voice
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Receive a strange phone call? I tell you why staying silent is the smartest move to make, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
More bad news for electric vehicles
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are electric vehicles really the solution to our transportation problems? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Your smartwatch is 30x filthier than a toilet
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When did you last give your watch a good clean? The nasty truth in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
A social media horror story
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you really keeping tabs on your kids' online activities? I have a story every parent needs to hear in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about y...
4 items Amazon won't let you return
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sending back a product to Amazon? I reveal why you need to check return policy first, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Why you should avoid crypto and other cyber currency
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the crypto craze losing steam amid rising scams and government regulations? I have the inside scoop in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about y...
iPhone buttdial 911? Don't hang up
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Accidentally dial emergency services? In one minute, I'll explain why it's important to stay on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Fake ChatGPT apps
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when scam artists get ahold of ChatGPT? I have some tips on what to look out for in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about your ad choi...
Save big on subscriptions with your library card
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Got a library card? I'll tell you how to access a range of free subscriptions in my one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
UK Minister: Jail social media owners who publish "harmful" content
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Post a "harmful" comment online? I tell you why a UK Minister wants to put you to jail, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
See and edit your online reviews
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make a nasty comment on Google that you want to take back? I have the steps, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Don't buy a MacBook now
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Planning to buy the latest Apple product? In one minute, I'll tell you why you should hold off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Burner phones are good for a lot of things
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the middle of an emergency? I share why a burner phone is always good to have on hand, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Netflix crackdown hurdles
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when Netflix said it would put a halt on password sharing? Here's why that hasn't happened just yet, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad ...
Should your business use ChatGPT and to what degree?
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Working with trade secrets, confidential agreements, or legal documents? Think twice before using ChatGPT. In just one minute, I'll explain why. Learn...
Your video backdrop speaks volumes
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have an important Zoom meeting? Make sure you don't blow it it with these video backgrounds, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Smart sprinklers are dang smart
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to save money on your water bill and still enjoy a lush, green lawn? Here's why you should pay attention to smart sprinklers, in one minute. Le...
The Communist China spy apps in your phone
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to keep your data safe from prying eyes? I have the apps to avoid in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
5 texting shortcuts people over 35 don't know
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you "trill" enough to know what's "lit" with Gen Z? If you have no clue what I'm saying, get up to date in this one-minute podcast. Learn more abo...
Electric bike's hidden deadly danger
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, your e-bike is fast. But is it worth your life? I give you the scoop in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Are you revealing too much with your username?
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your username, not your password, serves as your first line of defense against hackers. Here's how to make it strong, in one minute. Learn more abou...
Web browser Opera makes a dangerous and diabolical comeback
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Opera was one of the first free web browsers. Here's why you need to delete the latest iterable right now, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad cho...
Remove location data before sharing photos with strangers
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’re capturing a lot more than a selfie when you take a picture with your smartphone. In 1 minute, how to send just the pic and no private info. L...
DJI pulls out all the stops with the latest drone
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world's most popular drone maker just one-upped itself. The problem? Most will never be able to afford it. Get the details in 1 minute. Learn more...
Is it time to let robots mow the lawn?
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mowing the lawn is backbusting work. In 60 seconds, how to find the best bot to do it for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
How WFH employees are cheating with ChatGPT
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT has made some jobs so easy that people are taking on multiple positions with multiple employers. Get my take on how just how dishonest this is...
Run a free background check on yourself
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The internet makes it easy for everyone to know what you're up to. Here's how to combat that, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Eliminate noisy distractions while asleep
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let your smartphone ruin your sleep. In 60 seconds, learn how to optimize its settings for better rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
FBI warns - never use public smartphone charging stations
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Low phone battery? Don't charge it on a public USB port. In 60 seconds, find out why you'll be tracked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
The state of Arkansas does what the Federal Government won't
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Need an ID to be on social? Here's why Arkansas says you should, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI imaging comes to porn - and people are buying
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is that sizzling photo the real deal or AI? I tell you why for some folks it doesn't matter, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
The best times to post on Instagram
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be a top influencer? It's not all glitz and glam. Discover the real work behind becoming a popular influencer, in one minute. Learn more abo...
Get crystal clear conversations on your iPhone
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can't hear every word on the other end of the line? iPhone owners, I've got a new feature you'll love in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about y...
PC sales are plummeting
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's behind the big decline? I tell you why it's not just a big price tag, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Set up your smartphone to save your life
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you at risk for an emergency? Here's a way to prepare, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another black eye for Tesla
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think your Tesla car footage is private? Think again. I've got the scoop in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Does your phone have a virus?
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your phone a cyber crook's target? Easy answer: Yes. I show you what you can do to protect yourself, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choi...
The real world hits entitled and coddled Silicon Valley employees
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the end of perks for the workers of Silicon Valley? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Identify birds with the help of AI
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what birds are chirping in your garden? Bird watchers, I have some great apps for you in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about your ad...
Temu shocker for shoppers
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Americans flock to download Temu, a China-based shopping app. In a one-minute podcast, I'll explain why you must delete it ASAP. Learn more about your...
Lost in a crowd? Share your exact location in Google Maps
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't panic, you can send your GPS coordinates in a text. I share how in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
The first ChatGPT slander lawsuit
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the AI chatbot gets the facts wrong? I share the legal consequences, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
3 ways to pay less for Amazon Prime
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The yearly cost for Amazon Prime is $139. In this one-minute podcast, I show you how to lower that price tag. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
ChatGPT issues its own list of jobs that it says it can do better than humans
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will ChatGPT take your work away? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send big files online without the hassle
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to share stunning visuals, graphics, and videos over email? I've got an easier way in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad cho...
The dangers of using ChatGPT to look up your medical symptoms
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can the AI chatbot give you an accurate diagnosis? I give you the scoop, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
How to get photos of your home off Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You sold your house, but why are pics of it still up on listing sites? In this one-minute podcast, I'll tell you why this is a privacy no-go. Learn mo...
Your cellphone at 50
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no doubt cellphones have changed us. But for good or bad? My answer in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Your phone is dirtier than a toilet seat
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When's the last time you gave it a good wipe down? I give you the gross details, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Are the "golden years" of podcasts over?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NPR just cancelled a podcast thought to be untouchable. What's next for others? Here's my take in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
5 photos to land a first date online
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stand out on your dating profile? Get some great tips in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Gen Z's new phone obsession is not an iPhone
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Gen Z ditching smartphones for 'dumb' phones? Get the surprising answer in just 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Going out? Don't use a passcode
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make a new friend at the bar? Watch your phone. I explain why in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
The trouble with solar
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why haven't rooftops look the same despite the push for solar? Find out in my one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
What to do with old phones
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Got dusty tech in your drawers? Don't toss it in the trash! In one minute, find out why you should recycle those gadgets instead. Learn more about you...
The Death of the Metaverse
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much did Mark Zuckerberg bet on it? Let's just say, it's enough to make a grown man cry. I spill the numbers in this 60-second podcast. Learn mo...
Download your TikTok videos before the ban
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a fact: TikTok's impact is undeniable. Here's how to download your TikTok videos before it's too late, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad ch...
Where is the promise to bring us together?
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does social media do more harm than good? The Nashville shooting reveals a lack of empathy online, and I'll delve into why in this one-minute podcast....
Don't place your WiFi router in this room
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slow Internet? Your router might be in the wrong spot. Here are some factors to consider, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Secret online advertisers do not want you to know
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to opt-out of online tracking and take back your privacy? I share the secret in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
I'm concerned about the election
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will deepfakes sway the next Presidential election? Get my take in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Who is really behind ChatGPT and its owner OpenAI?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT: You use it, but who's behind it? Find out in just one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Easiest way to see if a site has malware
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Click a suspicious link? Protect yourself with this quick trick, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The future of electric vehicles through the year 2050
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feel pressure to buy an EV? Here's why you don't need to just yet, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why your brand new password is weaker than ever
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Changing an out-of-date password? In one minute, I'll explain why your new one might end up weaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
A gentle reminder for internet influencers
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pushing a product online? In just one minute, discover why disclosing if you're being paid is a must. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
3 free police scanner apps
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stay up-to-date what's going down in your neighborhood? I have the best police scanner apps for your phone, in one minute. Learn more about ...
Chat AI legal showdown coming
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this - everything that ChatGPT knows comes from the work of others. Here's why that's a big deal, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad c...
5 signs a hidden GPS tracker on your car
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you hearing strange sounds from your car's wheel well? In just 60 seconds, I'll reveal the telltale signs of a hidden tracker in your vehicle. Lea...
Why yesterday's TikTok hearing was a disservice to all Americans
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is TikTok solely responsible for sending your data back to China? Get the answer in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Get paid for online jury duty
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get a thrill when you get a jury summons in the mail? I have a great side hustle for you in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad...
Never say "hello"
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a call from an unknown caller? In just 60 seconds, I'll tell you why you should never greet them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Make sure Alexa isn't keeping recordings of you
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your Amazon Echo always listening? Listen to this one-minute episode for my privacy protection strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Ghost jobs & dishonest employees
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You found the perfect job listing, but is it fake? Here's the deal, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't make this rental car mistake
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you connect your smartphone to rental cars? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few consequences you didn't know about. Learn more about your a...
With TikTok, Biden & company misses the big picture
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The US is inching closer to banning TikTok. But does that stop China from listening in? I have the scoop, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad ch...
3 resume mistakes to avoid
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the hunt for a new job? Avoid these big CV blunders, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What you need to know about pantry porn
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show off your pantry on TikTok? One Loyola professor says that's racist. Get the details in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about your ad choices...
5 signs of a hacked webcam
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your webcam light on? That's one clue a creep's watching in. I share more signs, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
How AI is coming to email, online meetings and word processing
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI ready to take on mundane work tasks? I have the scoop, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Skip the life story, jump straight to the recipe
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of recipe sites with long-winded stories? Get the ingredients and instructions only with my tricks, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad ch...
Have a DJI drone? Beware of this security flaw
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DJI radio commands are not encrypted. Drone pilots, here's what that means for your privacy in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choic...
3 travel journal apps for adventurers
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About to hit the road on a crazy journey? Here are some great apps to help you store every memory, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
TikTok's chilling threat to America
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok's only option to remain in the US? Split from China or risk a ban. I have the details in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choi...
4 free alternatives to Microsoft Word
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a word processor? In this one-minute podcast, I'll share four free programs that can get you writing in no time. Learn more about your ad ...
AI Legal advisor is sued for practicing law without a license
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, ChatGPT can pass the bar - but is it ready to be a lawyer? I tell you why not, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Check for dead remote batteries with your smartphone
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you suspect that your TV remote batteries might be running low? I have a quick trick, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
GPT-4 needs a lot more
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest incarnation of ChatGPT is here. Should you trust it? In this one-minute podcast, I give my take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
3 signs your printer is hacked
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you secured every gadget in your workspace? Here's how cybercriminals can take advantage of your printer, in just 60 seconds. Learn more about yo...
Orwellian and creepy - Chinese facial recognition systems in stores
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are stores watching you while you shop for groceries? In one minute, I share how they're cracking down on crime by tracking your face. Learn more abou...