Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Are you safe in an Uber car?

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How safe are you in an Uber car? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few dangers you should know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

5 legitimate ways to make money online

04 Jul 2022

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Want to make some extra cash from the comfort of your home? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few legitimate jobs to check out. Learn more abou...

Drones are in the sky

04 Jul 2022

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This Fourth of July, you'll see more than just fireworks in the sky. You might also see drones. Here's why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad c...

EV vs. gas cars

03 Jul 2022

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Are traditional gas cars or electric cars cheaper to run? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my answer to this commonly asked question.   Learn m...

The crypto crash is not over

03 Jul 2022

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Did you know Bitcoin fell a whopping 70% in the last few months? Here's how this carnage will hurt the economy, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ...

Blurring out personal details doesn't work

02 Jul 2022

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Have you ever posted an ID online and thought you'd protect yourself by blurring out the private details? Reality check: Blurring does ... well, no go...

Your inbox is about to be flooded with political spam

02 Jul 2022

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Did you think you'd escape election season unscathed? Here are a few ways to manage the inevitable onslaught of political spam. Learn more about your...

Perfect OOO email

01 Jul 2022

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Want to let people know you're out of the office? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my take on what makes the perfect email. Learn more about you...

Flipping cars is the new trend

01 Jul 2022

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Want to make money the trendy way? Here's how you can flip your cars like real estate, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Use your voice to control your TV

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sick of fumbling with your TV remote's buttons? Use your voice instead! Listen to this one-minute podcast to start using your voice to control your TV...

Get rid of TikTok

30 Jun 2022

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Is TikTok on your smartphone? Here's why you need to delete it immediately, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Get $20 from Amazon today to spend on Prime Day

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to save even MORE money on Amazon Prime Day? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the secret way to get a $20 discount. Learn more about your a...

Arrival of the iPhone 15 years ago

29 Jun 2022

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Remember the iPhone revolution? Take a one-minute trip down memory lane with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn...

What happens to your Google Account when you die?

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What will happen to your documents, emails and photos after you die? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a clever way to set up a digital will. Lea...

Crypto crash is far from over

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still investing in cryptocurrency? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few reasons why you need to strap in your seatbelt. Learn more abo...

Time travel trick in Google Maps

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what your home looked like before you bought it? Listen to this one-minute podcast to travel back in time with Google Maps. Learn more ...

How to scrub yourself from the internet

27 Jun 2022

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Want more privacy online? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to delete yourself from the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Google Alerts are super handy

26 Jun 2022

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Want a notification whenever the internet mentions your name? Listen to this one-minute podcast to create your own custom notifications. Learn more ab...

Star Trek was spot on

26 Jun 2022

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Did you know Star Trek predicted voice-controlled technology? Here's what the show got right — and wrong — in 60 seconds. Learn more about your a...

App that makes using a phone easier

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have trouble using your phone due to all the distractions? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a free app that simplifies your Android interf...

Parents, it's your job

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social media apps are designed to be addictive. Here's how to protect your kids, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Encryption 101

24 Jun 2022

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Not sure what encryption is? Here's all you need to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more ab...

Is Tesla in trouble?

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you heading to a car dealership this weekend? Don't miss out on this warning about Tesla cars. Here's why Elon Musk himself is worried, in 60 seco...

Ways to hide your phone number when making a call

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to hide your identity when you call someone? Here's how, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn mor...

Why watching online porn is not victimless

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know more people view PornHub than Netflix or Amazon? Most viewers think there's nothing wrong with watching it. Listen to this one-minute pod...

Rent your space by the hour for big bucks

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got space you aren't using? Listen to this one-minute podcast to make money by renting out your living room, kitchen or backyard. Learn more about yo...

The LA Times fell for it. You shouldn't.

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you recognize fake news better than the Los Angeles Times? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the wild story that fooled journalists. Learn mo...

Secret keystrokes for sharing screenshots

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Need to share a screenshot, but don't want to give away any private information? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick fix. Learn more about ...

Google is dying

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Google's search engine a waste of time? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few reasons why Google is losing the very thing that made it indisp...

You're sharing your internet with your neighbors

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you use Amazon devices? If so, you may be sharing your internet connection with your neighbors. Here's how, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your a...

#1 problem with crypto

20 Jun 2022

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Is the cryptocurrency crash going to get even worse? Here's why investors are scared, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Emergency feature on your iPhone

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when we’d teach the kids how to call 911? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out how one emergency feature on your smartphone could ...

Can Tesla's self-driving car system be trusted?

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the question on everyone's mind. What do you think? Here's my take on Tesla's driver-assist system, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choi...

Get Amazon Prime Cheaper

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don't want to pay now that Amazon hiked its Prime prices? Listen to this one-minute podcast for some secret ways to save. Learn more about your ad cho...

No one loves their Big Tech overlords

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Americans are incredibly divided, but there's one thing most of us can agree on. Listen to this one-minute podcast for the one thing that unites us al...

See what's taking up all the storage on your phone

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you quickly use up your smartphone's storage space? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Elon Musk and Twitter's billion users

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about what Elon Musk told Twitter employees yesterday? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the inside scoop. Learn more about your ad choic...

Rent a boat and a pool by the hour

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make some passive income? Just rent out your boat or pool! Listen to this one-minute podcast to get started. Learn more about your ad choices...

Apple plans to end passwords forever

16 Jun 2022

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Can Apple actually end passwords forever? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more ab...

3 steps before you trade in or sell an old phone

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to get rid of an old phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for three cybersecurity steps you need to take. Learn more about your ad choices....

Warren Buffet was right

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember what Warren Buffet said about cryptocurrency back in 2018? Here's why he was right, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Safest way to buy things

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love shopping online? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a cybersecurity trick that keeps you safe when you're checking out. Learn more abo...

Is Google's AI alive?

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can an AI program really be alive and conscious? One software engineer says it's possible — and that Google has one. Here's the full story, in 60 se...

Wi-Fi calling is a fix you need to know about

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are poor cell signals making your phone calls harder than they need to be? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a simple solution. Learn more about ...

Why isn't Amazon stopping these perverts?

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so hard for Big Tech to protect children? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the disgusting details behind a popular child sex abuse app ...

Use an Amazon Echo to hear your TV's dialogue better

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to hear everything those mumbling actors are saying? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an easy way to understand the dialogue. Learn m...

Is Elon Musk right?

12 Jun 2022

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Is Elon Musk right to demand his employees get back to the office — or else? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Is wireless charging the best?

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you plug in your devices to charge them or just go wireless? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my answer.   Learn more about your ad choi...

Apple fans are disappointed and downright angry

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why are Apple fans in a tizzy? Listen to this one-minute episode for the tech news that made iPhone users wilt in disappointment. Learn more about yo...

Easily keep track of all the shows you watch

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can't keep track of all the TV shows you're streaming? Listen to this one-minute episode for a quick and easy solution. Learn more about your ad choi...

Musk wins in Twitter battle

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many Twitter accounts are real and how many are phony? Here's why Elon Musk wants to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Hidden privacy report to check on your phone

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make your phone safer? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick cybersecurity trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Social media fix for school shootings

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why are so few people talking about social media's role in the Uvalde school shooting? Here's what needs to change, in 60 seconds. Learn more about y...

Clever trick to watch a movie together

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to watch a movie with someone on an airplane? Listen to this one-minute episode to share the audio with two sets of earbuds. Learn more about yo...

Apple vs. PayPal

08 Jun 2022

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Why is Apple drooling over PayPal's falling shares? Here's a quick recap, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Use an iPad as a second computer monitor

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got an extra iPad lying around? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a nifty way to recycle it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

AirTag used to kill boyfriend

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you use Bluetooth trackers to find your lost keys? That's how they're meant to be used. Others use them for stalking. Here's how one led to a murde...

Make Google remove your personal details from search results

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever Google yourself and find all kinds of personal details out there? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick way to remove your private inform...

Why Sheryl Sandberg quit Facebook

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sheryl Sandberg said she quit Facebook due to burnout. I don't think that's the full story. Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad c...

Insider trick to stop Google tracking

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to stop Google from keeping track of everywhere you've been? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick and easy way to get your privacy back....

The fastest supercomputer in the world

05 Jun 2022

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Did you know America now has the world's fastest and most powerful supercomputer? Here's how it works, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choice...

Kindness could cost you $2,000

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you lend your smartphone to someone in need? Here's how a random act of kindness can drain your bank account, in 60 seconds. (I'll tell you what...

A free photo search tool you have to use to believe

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever spent too much time scrolling through your photo gallery in search of a particular picture? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find yo...

3 great ways to shop and save money

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love online shopping? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to save money, from sale alerts to coupon apps. Learn more about your ad choic...

We're losing millions to streaming services

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever signed up for a free trial ... only to forget to cancel before time runs out? This can cost you a ton of cash. Listen to this one-minute...

Does a Ring doorbell violate someone's right to privacy?

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A British judge ruled that a Ring video doorbell violates the privacy of others. Here's my take on whether that would hold up here in the U.S., in 60 ...

Put your USB drive in the right way the first time

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Plugging in a USB cable the right way sounds like a no-brainer. Then why do we get it wrong so often? Here's how to nail it on the first try, in 60 se...

Fastest way to reopen a closed tab

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to stop closing the wrong tabs by accident? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a productivity hack you'll use time and time again. Learn more...

Is the Ford F-150 Lightning truck worth the money?

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to buy this popular new electric truck? Here's what you need to know before putting money down, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices....

Free perks with your cable bill

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sick of overspending on your cable bills? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few perks you didn't even know you could take advantage of. Learn m...

Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather are laying low now

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you trust your favorite celebrity or influencer? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few reasons why you should never trust their fina...

Essential tech for care givers

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you taking care of someone else? In need of a little help? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few devices that can change your life for the b...

How to get long lost medals, decorations and awards

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to honor the veterans in your family? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to replace lost medals, decorations and awards. Learn mor...

Your data after death

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to your cloud data after you die? In 60 seconds, here's all you need to know about a feature that sends your data to a trusted person aft...

NFTs crashed

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know some people lost billions of dollars in the cryptocurrency crash? NFTs were next. Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about...

You should hide your email address ASAP

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to stop the constant flow of email spam? Listen to this one-minute podcast episode for an easy way to stop the barrage of unwanted messages. Lea...

Instagram new scam spreading

28 May 2022

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Do you use Instagram a lot? Listen to this one-minute podcast to spot a dangerous new scam coming for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Google trick you'll use time and time again

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a new document, spreadsheet or meeting through Google takes a few clicks — unless you use this smart shortcut. In just 60 seconds, I'll tea...

Zuckerberg's weird metaverse

27 May 2022

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Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse plans are flat-out looney. Here's why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lear...

Your phone's new tool can identify just about anything

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know your phone can identify any plant or any animal in a split second? Here's how it works, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices....

Facebook's blame in the school shooting

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why didn't Facebook take down the Texas school shooter's violent posts? Here's what needs to be done, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices...

Your home needs its own email address

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did your eyebrow just shoot to the sky when you read that title? Here's why you should get an email address for your home, in 60 seconds. Learn more ...

The most over-hyped tech device ever

25 May 2022

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It's been promised for decades. Tech media journalists are buzzing in excitement. Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choi...

Instantly get more storage space on your phone

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you panic when you run out of storage space on your phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a speedy solution. Learn more about your ad choic...

Washington is holding Big Tech CEOs accountable

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should Big Tech CEOs be personally responsible when their company breaks the law? Virginian lawmakers seem to think so. Here's their plan, in 60 secon...

How to electronically sign PDFs

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got a PDF file in your email that you need to sign? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few tricks you can use to sign it in a jiffy. Learn more ...

Broadcast TV is struggling

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the top media executives met for a fancy event last week? Here's how TV's head honchos are doing, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your a...

1 in 4 EV charging stations don't work

22 May 2022

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Why is it so hard to charge an electric car? Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lea...

Recover deleted files

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever deleted a file on accident? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an easy way to recover it from the digital graveyard.   Learn more a...

The iPod is dead

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the iPod era finally ended? Here's how this invention changed the tech world forever, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Cool ways to use your router's USB ports

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever look at the back of your router and wonder what the USB port is good for? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few tech tips that will change ...

Social media needs to be held accountable

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does social media share the blame for last weekend's mass shooting in Buffalo? The governor of New York thinks so. Here are the facts, in 60 seconds. ...

How to get the cheapest airfare

19 May 2022

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Planning a vacation? Here's your plan for getting the cheapest airfare, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Disinformation Governance Board

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good news: The White House put its Orwellian attempts to control the internet on hold. Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad...

How to find every Wi-Fi network password

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to go back in time? Listen to this one-minute podcast to see every wireless network you’ve ever connected to ... along with the network’s pas...

Will Musk buy Twitter or not?

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's stopping Elon Musk from sealing the deal? Here's how he exposed Twitter's dirty little secret, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices...

How to buy unclaimed USPS and Amazon packages

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to online orders that Amazon and USPS can’t deliver? They get sold online. Listen to this one-minute podcast to buy these packages at l...

Luna just tanked and suicide threats

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much money was lost during the crypto crash of the past few weeks? Here's the shocking news, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

4 ways to get the lowest hotel room rate

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to save money the next time you travel? Listen to this one-minute episode for a few insider secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Social media's role in mass shootings is clear

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a thought: It's possible to use social media to prevent another mass shooting. Here's how, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. ...