Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Digital Life Hack: How to check your foreign translation

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want an insider trick that improves Google Translate? Listen now for the most accurate translations possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Get ready for the crypto war

23 Sep 2021

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It started with a whisper — but will it end with a bang? Listen now for Kim's take on the upcoming war to regulate crypto. Learn more about your ad...

Digital Life Hack: Speed up your podcast listening

22 Sep 2021

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Do you spend too much time on eBooks, videos and podcasts? Listen now for an easy way to consume content more quickly. Learn more about your ad choic...

2 great reasons to get iOS 15 right now

22 Sep 2021

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Is your iPhone's operating system outdated? Listen now for the two must-have privacy upgrades you'll get when you update your phone. Learn more about...

Digital Life Hack: Your earbuds are gross. Here's how to clean them

21 Sep 2021

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When’s the last time you cleaned your Apple AirPods? Listen now for a quick and easy way to clean out the ear gunk. Learn more about your ad choice...

Don't trust this Tesla feature

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How reliable is Tesla's full self-driving mode? Listen now for the biggest risks Tesla doesn't want you to know about. Learn more about your ad choic...

Digital Life Hack: When you delete an email, is it gone for good?

20 Sep 2021

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What happens when you delete an email? Listen now to find out where it goes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn mor...

Should you buy the new iPhone 13?

20 Sep 2021

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Now that the iPhone 13 is out, what can we expect? Listen now for Kim's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn mo...

Why iPhones and motorcycles don't mix

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you mount your iPhone to your motorcycle? Listen now to find out what's going on behind the screen. It's not as safe as you might think. Learn mor...

Microsoft just eliminated the dreaded password

18 Sep 2021

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Are you sick and tired of remembering all of your passwords? Listen now for Microsoft's plan to end them altogether. Learn more about your ad choices...

Digital Life Hack: Get the latest movies, shows, and audiobooks for free

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of paying for streaming services? Listen now for the entertainment trick that can save you oodles of cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

What Facebook and Orwell's Animal Farm have in common

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe Silicon Valley's claims that it can make the world a better place? Listen now for the truth behind this shiny promise. Learn more abou...

Digital Life Hack: Use a QR Code to share your Wi-Fi password

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to share your Wi-Fi password with a family member or friend? Listen now for a quick and easy way to get the job done. Learn more about your ad c...

Weird ways to get a Costco refund

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the wildest way you've ever gotten a refund? Listen now to find out just how far Costco goes to keep its customers happy. Learn more about you...

Digital Life Hack: How your smartphone can hold you accountable

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly forgetting important things? Listen now to turn your smartphone into your personal assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Know this before you buy a robotic vacuum

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Considering buying a robot vacuum? Listen now to find out how it collects dirt on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Digital Life Hack: 5 ways to use an old iPhone or Android

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you plan to buy the latest iPhone? Listen now to make the most out of the outdated smartphone you plan to replace. Learn more about your ad choice...

Car prices are sky-high. Here's why

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed what's missing from your television? Listen now to find out why ads from car dealers have suddenly disappeared. Learn more about you...

Digital Life Hack: How you're ruining your phone's battery

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that every phone’s lithium ion battery has only a certain number of charge cycles? Listen now for the best way to charge your phone. L...

These sunglasses can spy on other people

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it legal to record someone using the new Facebook Ray-Ban sunglasses? Listen now before you hit the play button. Learn more about your ad choices....

The digital dollar is on its way

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is government-backed digital currency even possible? Listen now to find out how it would work — and when it will come out. Learn more about your ad...

This charging cable records your conversations

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are hackers recording your private conversations? Listen now to see if your chargers are being used as surveillance tools. Learn more about your ad c...

Digital Life Hack: How to juggle multiple social media accounts

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't it such a hassle to update each and every social media account? Listen now for a quick and easy way to post the same status update on your diffe...

These sunglasses come with a secret camera hidden inside

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook and Ray-Ban paired up to create a new product no one asked for. Listen now for my take on why these $300 glasses might lose you a friend or t...

Digital Life Hack: Earn gift cards just for searching the web

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to earn gift cards when you search the web? Listen now to make money just by browsing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

International cybercriminals have a new type of ransomware

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your worst secrets are held for ransom? Listen now to find out how a new scheme could financially ruin you. Learn more about your...

Digital Life Hack: Telltale signs that your computer’s hard drive is failing

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How long will your computer's hard drive last? Listen now to rescue your hard drive — along with your important files. Learn more about your ad cho...

This scam turns you into a porn star

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did someone on social media ask you for a video call? Listen now to find out how picking up the phone puts your face in a porn video. Learn more abou...

Digital Life Hack: Turn your gadgets into motion-activated cameras

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't want to buy an expensive security camera? Listen now to turn your phone, computer, tablet or laptop into a motion-activated camera. Learn more ...

Are Apple's glory days fading?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Planning to buy a new computer soon? Listen now to find out why a Mac might be a bad choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Digital Life Hack: Your phone can measure your heart rate

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried about your heart's health? Listen now to turn your phone into your personal protector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Why Apple delayed its plan to scan your cloud

06 Sep 2021

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Is privacy in the cloud even possible? Listen now for Kim's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about you...

A new scam targeting Gmail and Outlook users

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you just get a scary email from Amazon or PayPal? Listen now to tell if it's real or a scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Check your phone for these dangerous spy apps

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are your apps selling your name, IP address and more? Listen now to find out which apps use spy software to collect your data. Learn more about your ...

Digital Life Hack: How to test your internet speed

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is your internet slower than molasses in January? Listen now to see if your internet service provider is the culprit. Learn more about your ad choice...

Why you should save your driver's license to your iPhone

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried about losing your driver's license? Listen now to store your card on your smartphone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Digital Life Hack: How to password-protect photos

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have pictures of important documents on your smartphone? Listen now for a tech tip that keeps your secrets safe. Learn more about your ad choi...

An internet trial to watch

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can a single court case stop sex trafficking online? Listen now for details on a trial that could reshape the internet. Learn more about your ad choi...

Digital Life Hack: Find Facebook's hidden message folder

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that people who you are not friends with can send you Facebook messages? Listen now to see the messages you've missed. Learn more about ...

Watch out for hurricane scams

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of Hurricane Ida's attack on New Orleans? Listen now to spot the stormy scams trying to sweep your money away. Learn more about your a...

Digital Life Hack: How to tell if someone has gone through your phone

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder if someone is snooping through your phone while you’re asleep? Listen now for some telltale signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Keep your smartphone away from your cardiac pacemaker

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Could Apple's iPhone 12 interfere with your life-saving pacemaker? Listen now for the FDA's scary take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Digital Life Hack: What to do when a site breaks the search bar

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever look for something on a website, only to find out the search bar isn’t working? Listen now for an easy workaround. Learn more about your ad ch...

Robocalls have reached new heights

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you recognize a robocall? Listen now to complain to the FCC about this obnoxious and dangerous scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Do this after your next breakup

29 Aug 2021

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Are you going through a breakup? Listen now to cut your ex out of your digital life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices L...

The hidden problem with electric cars

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Electric cars mean no more spending on gas, but is it worth it? Listen now for the thing the dealers aren't telling you. Learn more about your ad cho...

Digital Life Hack: YouTube hidden transcripts are a time saver

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find it hard to keep up with speedy YouTube tutorials? Listen now for a smart way to catch all the steps. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

If an employee works from home, should they be paid more or less?

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're working for a Big Tech company, are pay cuts coming your way? Listen now for Google's worrying precedent. Learn more about your ad choices....

Digital Life Hack: Writing your will? Don't forget social media

26 Aug 2021

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Who wants "Happy birthday" wishes after death? Listen now to let your Facebook friends know you're gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Another Samsung burst into flames

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why are smartphones and laptops spontaneously bursting into flames? Listen now to find out if your device is a fire hazard. Learn more about your ad ...

Digital Life Hack: How you can save 70% on Amazon all year

25 Aug 2021

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Ever wonder what happens to all the stuff that gets returned to Amazon? Listen now to grab these low-priced goods. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Do the popular blue light blocking glasses work?

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to try the blue light glasses that promise to soothe your eyes after a long day of staring at screens? Before you buy, listen now to hear what ey...

Digital Life Hack: Remove your home from Google Street View

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you creeped out by the way Google Maps exposes your address to the internet? Listen now to hide your home from prying eyes. Learn more about your...

Shocking reason Apple is going to scan your photos

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone's worried about Apple scanning our iCloud photos, but is this anything new? Listen now for a clue it's already happening. Learn more about y...

Digital Life Hack: How to save your text messages

23 Aug 2021

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Want to save your text messages? Listen now to never lose a conversation again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn ...

Robot butlers are closer now than ever before

23 Aug 2021

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Want a humanoid robot to help around the home? Listen now for Elon Musk's solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Le...

The scam made even more popular during the pandemic

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard of the term smishing? Listen now to find out what it is and how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices L...

Samsung and Apple's rivalry is hurting you

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do Apple and Samsung work against us? Listen now to find out how they're making your tech gadgets harder to use. Learn more about your ad choices...

Digital Life Hack: A fun Amazon Echo prank

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to prank your friends and family through Amazon Echo? Listen now to make Alexa say anything you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Would you go to an Amazon store?

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon has conquered the internet, but will its brick-and-mortar stores hold up? Listen now for insider details on Amazon's latest scheme. Learn more...

Digital Life Hack: Get notified the minute a property hits the market

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got your eye on a house that isn't up for sale yet? Listen now to get an edge on the bidding war and win your dream home. Learn more about your ad ch...

Are there serious problems with Tesla’s autopilot?

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are there serious problems with Tesla’s autopilot? Listen now to find out what two U.S. senators are so worried about. Learn more about your ad cho...

Digital Life Hack: Tricks to get great photos of your pets

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to snap cute pet photos? Listen now for some tricks to taking the perfect pics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Why you shouldn't buy a fake vaccination card

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to buy one of those fake vaccination cards? Listen now to find out why that's the dumbest idea in the world. Learn more about your ad choices...

Digital Life Hack: Insider secret to finding something to watch on Netflix

17 Aug 2021

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Can't find anything good to watch? Listen now for a streaming secret that can save you all that useless scrolling. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

What exactly is Twitter's policy?

17 Aug 2021

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How can Trump be barred from Twitter, while a Taliban spokesman is free to post? Listen for the scoop on these double standards. Learn more about you...

Find anyone's email address

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever want to email the head of a company or perhaps someone you just met? Just do this.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Do smart phones produce the same pleasure effect as video games?

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know that video games and social media cause our brains to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Here's what psychiatrists...

Do you know what IBM did 40 years ago that impacts you today?

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Consider for a moment that, for everyone under the age of forty, there has never been a time that the personal computer didn’t exist. Learn more ab...

What are the best new features in the new iPhone 13?

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Autumn is on the way and so are Apple’s new iPhones. Here's what you can expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lea...

Digital Life Hack: Old video games selling for millions

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have any old video games lying around, listen up. An old Super Mario Brothers game just sold the other day for $2 million. Here's what that mea...

Is the Open App Markets Act good or bad for us?

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For years, both Apple and Google have held tight reins on smartphone apps. They make all the rules, from the app’s location in the store to how much...

Digital Life Hack: Worst and best fonts to use to save money on printer ink

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the font you use could be costing you money on expensive printer ink or toner? If you want to save money on ink cartridges, here are...

Is 'Biden bandwidth' worth the money?

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most rural parts of America have never had Internet connectivity as good as what you'll find in cities and towns. That's because the tech is expen...

Digital Life Hack: 3 Zoom Pro tips you'll use time and time again

11 Aug 2021

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Using Zoom for virtual meetings or classes? Yeah, we all are. Here are three insider tips I use for better video calls. Learn more about your ad choi...

Why no one watched the Olympics

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2016, the Summer Olympics generated over twice as many viewers as last week’s Tokyo games. Here's the real reason behind this incredible decline ...

Digital Life Hack: Free dictation software on your Windows or Mac

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Typing can be such a hassle when it’s so much easier to use your voice. Did you know that both Windows and Macs have built-in dictation tools? You j...

Watch out for this scammy trick from Amazon's third party sellers

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I buy a product from Amazon, as millions do each day, I pay no attention to the product’s customer reviews. Far too many of them simply cannot ...

Digital Life Hack: Easiest way to carry your vaccination card

09 Aug 2021

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Soon you may have to show proof of a Covid vaccination to get into clubs, restaurants and gyms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Here's what really happens when Big Tech moves into town

09 Aug 2021

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Small towns are always thrilled when a Big Tech company opens an operations or fulfillment center nearby. The promises are big: Great careers, high pa...

Zoom may owe you money even if you did not pay them

08 Aug 2021

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Remember when the pandemic began, millions of meetings and classes moved to Zoom? Within a few weeks, Zoombombing became a new fad. Learn more about ...

What car dealers won't tell you about electric cars

07 Aug 2021

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Before you buy an electric car, do some research. There's a lot the dealers aren't telling you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Digital Life Hack: A few Wi-Fi fixes

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is your home’s Wi-Fi struggling because of all the computers, laptops, phones, TVs, tablets, smart doorbells and cameras attached to it? Here are so...

Apple scanning photos for child porn

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, word began circulating that Apple is about to release a new version of its operating system for all iPhones around the world. The new iOS w...

Digital Life Hack: Secret way to know who's calling without looking at your phone

05 Aug 2021

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How’d you like to know who’s calling before pulling your phone out of your pocket? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Your new car won't start if you're drunk

05 Aug 2021

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Even if you don’t drink, you may have to prove to your next new car that you’re not intoxicated before you can drive. Learn more about your ad ch...

Facebook got hacked? Here's how to get help

04 Aug 2021

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Facebook is having a huge problem with accounts being hacked. If yours gets taken over, Facebook says to fill out a form and upload a copy of your dri...

Microdrones: The next big privacy invasion

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tiny, flying spying devices called microdrones are so small, four can sit on your fingertip. If you ever do see one, you’ll mistake it for an insect...

Digital Life Hack: Let Amazon put your orders in your garage

03 Aug 2021

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If you’re concerned about someone stealing your Amazon packages, here’s an idea. You can let drivers drop your orders off in your garage. Learn m...

Taxing cryptocurrency transactions

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard the U.S. Senate finalized a bill to spend $1.2 trillion on rebuilding parts of America's infrastructure. Part of that will come fro...

Digital Life Hack: Emergency alerts for weather right on your phone

02 Aug 2021

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​​It’s the season for dangerous storms. Here's what you need to do to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Kindles turning to ashes

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Amazon first introduced its Kindle eBook reader in September 2007, it sold out in less than six hours. Many of the original devices are still in ...

Secret to closing online accounts for good

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most people will leave a website if they have to open an account to use it — and for good reason. Have you ever tried to close an online account? It...

Chromebook pros and cons

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chromebook sales are through the roof, a 75% increase in the number shipped over the past year. Here's what you should know before you buy. Learn mor...

Digital Life Hack: How to make Alexa, Google and Siri understand you better

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's not just you. Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant really do have a language problem. Here's how to cross the intercultural communication barrier bet...

When is it legal to film someone?

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've seen the videos. Someone is recording another person, who says, "Stop filming me." The wannabe videographer refuses. Then, the unwilling star p...

Digital Life Hack: Your AirPods are a secret spy tool

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not too many people know that Apple AirPods have a “Live Listen Mode” that lets you secretly spy on conversations. Learn more about your ad choic...

How the NSA stays safe from spyware

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The NSA's purpose is to listen and collect intel from satellites, cellphones and anywhere there are secret communications. But how does the NSA stop p...

Digital Life Hack: Debunking a popular myth about smart thermostats

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Smart thermostats are smart. These thermostats know the outside temperature, how long it takes for the room to reach a certain temperature, and whethe...

Latest moronic viral challenges involve condoms and garlic

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Viral challenges often sound unsafe and pointless. Think of the cinnamon challenge and the COVID-19 challenge. It seems like they're only getting wors...