Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
Twitter's new warning labels have a huge problem
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With great fanfare, Twitter has announced users will soon see new labels to warn them about false and misleading tweets. Listen now to hear the one ti...
Netflix is now counting skimmers
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Netflix claims that a show is its most-watched program, you have to take it with a grain of salt. Listen now to find out how these stats are real...
How to attend Ivy league schools for free
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wish you could attend an Ivy League school? Listen now for a free way anyone can take classes from a prestigious institution from home. Learn more ab...
Apple gives in to the right to repair movement
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you own a smartphone, one thing’s for sure: One day it’s going to need a repair. For iPhone users, here’s some surprisingly good news. Listen...
Digital Life Hack: One important Amazon Echo security setting to turn on now
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want a notification on your phone the moment a smoke alarm goes off? Listen now to turn Alexa into your personal guard dog. Learn more about your ad ...
Check this list for privacy stealing tech gifts
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are your Christmas gifts secret spies? Listen now to learn which tech goodies put your privacy in danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Digital Life Hack: How to get an airplane seat with lots of leg room
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you traveling soon? Listen now for an easy way to book the most comfortable seat on your plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
How social media apps are mimicking Amazon
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your favorite social media app may be developing new features to act more like Amazon? Listen now for the full story. Learn more about y...
Digital Life Hack: How to fax for free
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you own a fax machine? If not, listen now for a few free ways to get the job done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...
Netflix, Prime, Apple and other streaming services are scared
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's got streaming services nervous for the future? Listen now to find out what the future of TV looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Digital Life Hack: Set reminders for things you'll forget
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you always forget one of your holiday chores? Listen now for a tech trick to jog your memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Travis Scott conspiracy theories are spreading
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about the travesty of Astroworld? Listen now to avoid the worst conspiracy theories on social media. Learn more about your ad choices....
The 5G secret no one is talking about yet
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your 5G phone living up to your expectations? Listen now to find out why it may slow down soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Your TV is watching and tracking you
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's more profitable: selling a product or selling your customers' private data? Listen now to find out how one smart TV company makes most of its m...
Digital Life Hack: Hear your TV at whatever volume you want
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do the other folks in the home complain about your TV's volume? Listen now for an easy way to ensure only you can hear the TV. Learn more about your ...
The time war happening on Twitter
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about the social media scuffle over daylight saving time? Listen now for the full story behind this digital warzone. Learn more about ...
Digital Life Hack: 3 ways to get the cheapest gas
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will you drive over the holidays to visit family and friends? Listen now to save cash when you fuel up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Penetration testing on the increase for good reasons
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know cyberattacks cost businesses around $200,000 on average? Listen now to protect your company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Digital Life Hack: Secret Facebook setting to hide past posts
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still using Facebook? Listen now for an important privacy setting you need to check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
You won't believe what's the hottest holiday gift
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess which Christmas gift is white-hot this year? Listen now to find out why this particular item is so hard to get. Learn more about your a...
Digital Life Hack: Get your purchase history report from Amazon
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what your Amazon shopping habits look like? Listen now to get a spending spreadsheet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Amazon's drone deliveries are grounded
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to Amazon's massive fleet of delivery drones? Listen now for the high-flying tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Get instant disposable email addresses
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of your inbox getting spammed? Listen now for a fast, easy and free way to stop the junk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Which cost more in fuel? EVs or gas cars
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a trivia question for you: Which costs more in fuel: EVs (electric vehicles) or their gasoline counterparts? Listen now for my ruling. Learn...
The robots are coming
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ten years ago I said home robots were coming. Listen now to find out how close we really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
TVs this year are more expensive than ever
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday is now less than three weeks away. Traditionally we get special pricing and dramatic discounts on big-screen TVs. Listen now to find out ...
Insider trick to end a call with an annoying friend
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever answer the phone and you wish you hadn’t? Listen now for a way to graciously end a call you don't want to continue. Learn more about your ad c...
The best drone ever is here
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big day for drone fans as DJI launches the long-awaited Mavic 3. Listen now for all the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Google now lets you remove images from search results
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have any photos of you or your kids that show up in a Google Search that you’d like removed? Listen now for a way to make them disappear forever. L...
Bill Gates is a conspiracy theorist target
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Almost overnight, Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, has become a perfect target for the world’s top conspiracy theorists. Listen now to find out...
Have a secret conversation with this tech trick
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to have a conversation and you don’t want anyone around you to know just by glancing at your texts? Listen now to bring out your inner James Bo...
Flying? You better turn your new phone off
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you actually listen when it's time to turn off your phone on a plane? Listen now for the reason you must stop ignoring the warning. Learn more abo...
Your printer has an email address
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever want to print a page, document, spreadsheet or whatever that's on your phone or tablet? Listen now for steps to do that just by sending an email ...
What Facebook is REALLY doing with Meta
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we said goodbye to Facebook and hello to Meta, Facebook’s new name. Listen now to find out what this means for you here in the real world....
Digital Life Hack: Trade in old, broken gear for Amazon cash
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have any old gadgets sitting around that you're not using anymore? Listen now to trade them in for a discount on your next Amazon purchase. Le...
Can Apple succeed where Google failed?
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember Google's clumsy attempt at AR glasses? Listen now to find out why Apple thinks it will succeed where Google failed. Learn more about ...
Amazon's smart glasses aren't selling, but this might help
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are the Amazon Echo Frames so unpopular? Listen now to find out the style secret that could make this spygear take off. Learn more about your ad ...
We finally have a way to stop kids online
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you protect kids from dangerous content on the internet? Listen now to learn about a few laws that could save our kids. Learn more about your ...
Digital Life Hack: How the 20-20-20 rule helps you
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does this rule help you juggle your daily workload? Listen now to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn ...
Is Netflix's algorithm protected by the First Amendment?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How could a show violate the law? Listen now to learn why a father is suing Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices L...
Digital Life Hack: The best DPI for printing and scanning photos
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning to print out photos? Listen now to make your pictures look glossy and professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
I'd like to thank you
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know my show first premiered 26 years ago? Listen now to find out how far we've come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Digital Life Hack: Don't make this crypto wallet mistake
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to start trading in cryptocurrency? Listen now to find the best starting point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices L...
Why everyone's angry at Facebook's algorithms
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is America so angry? Listen now to find out how algorithms manipulate us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn mo...
Digital Life Hack: Save your life. Change your voicemail greeting.
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can you do when you're stuck in the middle of nowhere without the internet? Listen now for a life-saving smartphone trick. Learn more about your...
What it takes to get the top tech and gaming gifts this year
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for the holiday shopping season? Listen now for some strategies for this year's unusual Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Digital Life Hack: 3 secrets to make text spam stop
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your phone constantly blowing up with obnoxious texts? Listen now for a few strategies to stop spam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
If you have any tech gifts on your list, listen up
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning to buy any tech gifts this Christmas? Listen now for why you should buy ASAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
The downside of looking things up on Google
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why does everyone think they're right? Listen now to find out how the internet makes us arrogant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
New laws are coming to give you the right to repair
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are customers like you finally getting the right to repair their own gadgets? Listen now for the full story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Digital Life Hack: Find your phone's hidden magnifying glass
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trouble reading small print? Listen now to turn your phone into a magnifying glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Donald Trump just fired Big Tech
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you hear Donald Trump is launching his own media company? Listen now for the full story behind the new app. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Digital Life Hack: 5 insider tips to bypass resume robots
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of robots cutting you off in the hiring process? Listen now to make sure a human sees your resume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Facebook is changing its name
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Facebook turning over a new leaf? Listen now to find out what changes you'll see in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Digital Life Hack: Use a better browser on your phone
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you using the web browser that came preinstalled on your phone? Listen now to find out why it's time for a change. Learn more about your ad choic...
Parents are giving kids a loaded gun
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you let your child ride a bike without a helmet? Listen now to find out how many parents aren't protecting their kids from the digital equivalen...
Digital Life Hack: Free alternatives to Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you paying for Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator? Listen now to save big bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Here's how Apple kowtows to China
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much does it cost Apple to do business in China? Listen now to find out about its hidden costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Digital Life Hack: Turn an old PC into a home media server
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have an old computer laying around? Listen now for a free way to turn it into a home media server. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
A years-old murder video is still up on Facebook
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can graphic, violent videos stay up on Facebook? Listen now for the story of one video it refuses to take down. Learn more about your ad choices....
Why the iPhone 13 is hard to get
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had trouble getting your hands on a new iPhone? Listen now for the reason you're having problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Why does the internet keep breaking?
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most businesses depend on the internet, so what's with all the outages? Listen now to find out how far internet outages reach. Learn more about your ...
Digital Life Hack: How click farms trick you
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you read the reviews when you're shopping online? Listen now to find out how click farms muddy the waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
What's with all the red flags on Twitter?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed the red flag emojis popping up on social media posts? Listen now to find out what it means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Digital Life Hack: How to get your real signature on digital docs
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever used your mouse to sign a digital document — only for it to come out looking like chicken scratch? Listen now for the best way to crea...
Is Black Friday canceled this year?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How will holiday shopping be different this year? Listen now to prepare for an unusual season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Digital Life Hack: You lose a lot in low power mode
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your phone's low power mode kicks in? Listen now to find out how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Killware is coming
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People always ask me, "What's the next big cyber threat?" Listen now to prepare yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Digital Life Hack: Put your router here for speedy Wi-Fi
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your home Wi-Fi slow and annoying? Listen now for a quick and easy fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more ...
Scammers are now asking for your phone number
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or Offerup? Listen now to spot a specific sales scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Digital Life Hack: How to text on your PC or laptop
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to text even when your phone is turned off? Listen now to mirror your phone with your computer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Why you're tired at the end of the day
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel exhausted after a long day of working from home? Listen now for the surprising reason why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
4 social media questions to ask yourself
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you take a social media break? Listen now for Kim's advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about yo...
Watch out for Windows 11
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you update to Windows 11? Listen now for the hardware issue that could slow down your computer by 15%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Digital Life Hack: How to secretly search the internet
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stop trackers from following your every move online? Listen now for private browsing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Who’s behind the thousands of weekly data breaches?
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sick of losing your privacy in new data leaks? Listen now for why it won't stop any time soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Digital Life Hack: Turn handwritten notes into text you can edit and search
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to keep better track of your handwritten notes? Listen now for an easy trick to get the job done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Why this Facebook scandal is the worst yet
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has Facebook finally gone too far? Listen now to find out why it has lawmakers fuming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Digital Life Hack: How to send self-destructing emails
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to send emails that self-destruct after they are read? Listen now to stop recipients from forwarding, copying or printing your emails. Learn mor...
Where did Apple's mojo go?
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has Apple become boring? Listen now to find out why many say Apple has lost its magic touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Digital Life Hack: Keep track of your mail with this USPS trick
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the USPS will start to slow down mail delivery? Listen now to make sure you don't miss any packages. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
What really caused the Facebook outage?
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why did Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp vanish yesterday? Listen now to find out how it happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Digital Life Hack: How to scan photos in seconds
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have old photos rotting away in a shoebox, frame or photo album? Listen now for my insider secret to scan them quickly. Learn more about your ad choi...
Facebook's anonymous whistleblower, revealed
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why did France Haugen blow the whistle on Facebook? Listen now to hear why she is stepping forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Why we're still getting robocalls after the FCC's fix
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the FCC's robocall crackdowns? Listen now to find out what's changed — and what has stayed the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Harry and Meghan's digital life advice
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want some royal life advice? Listen now to hear what Harry and Meghan have to say about screen breaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Digital Life Hack: 3 sites to find what's new and binge-worthy
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a new show to fall in love with? Listen now to find your perfect match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Le...
Facebook's anonymous whistleblower is showing her face
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you hear about the anonymous whistleblower who exposed Facebook? Listen now for her scariest findings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Digital Life Hack: Android users can now use FaceTime
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to start using FaceTime from your Android? Listen now for the steps you need to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Is YouTube banning free speech?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is YouTube's decision to ban anti-vaccine activists a good thing? Listen now for the way this impacts you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Digital Life Hack: 8 photos you need on your phone
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can your phone's photo library save you in an emergency? Listen now to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices L...
Meet Amazon's first home robot
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there's a whole new way for Amazon to spy on you? Listen now to meet Astro, the tiny bot that follows you around the house — and collec...
Digital Life Hack: Do this once a week on your PC, Mac or laptop
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between the three power modes on your computer? Listen now to make the most out of each setting. Learn more about your ad choic...
What's your old iPhone really worth?
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to sell your old smartphone? Listen now to get the most bang for your buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn...
Digital Life Hack: How to look good on video calls
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you embarrassed by the way you look on video? Listen now for a few easy ways to improve the way you look on Zoom, Google Hangouts, FaceTime and ot...
How to join the national social media boycott
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to slay Shadow Dragon, a surveillance software that monitors 120 major websites? Listen now to join the fight. Learn more about your ad c...
Meet the world's smallest drone
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How small can a drone be? Listen now to find out about the flying machine that's smaller than a grain of rice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Scared of spiders? Use this app
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have arachnophobia? Listen now for an app that promises to cure you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more...
Digital Life Hack: How to have Amazon call you when you have trouble with an order
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to talk to an Amazon customer service representative? Listen now to dodge all the robots in the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
What do you know about something called Shadow Dragon?
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the surveillance tool that sucks in data from every social media company? Listen now for the scary story you're already a part of. ...