Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
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. ...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...