Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

​​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...

Digital Life Hack: Watch out for incoming calls

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a true story of a real crime and a real victim. An Arizona woman received a call on her smartphone from someone claiming to be a Verizon empl...

The Right to Repair is heating up

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever bought a product that failed shortly after your purchase, and then, even though it had a warranty, you still couldn’t get it repaired?...

Digital Life Hack: How to block your phone number

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We like to hold our cell phone numbers sacred, but that's not always possible unless you know the secret ways to block your number when calling. Lear...

The mystery of the July 4th ransomware attack

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another major ransomware attack took out thousands of companies ... except this one ended quietly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

The most popular emojis revealed

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adobe’s annual Global Emoji Trend Report claims emojis can spark positive conversations about cultural and societal issues. That's probably why we'r...

Is it safe to drop your landline yet?

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has the time finally come for you to drop your old telephone landline, save a few bucks and depend only on your mobile phone? Learn more about your a...

Digital Life Hack: How to get rid of an old hard drive

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Before you get rid of old technology, whether giving it to another family member, selling it, or even throwing it into the recycle bin, you've got to ...

Should social media be held accountable for publishing lies?

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should social media be held accountable for publishing false, defamatory and even libelous material — just like newspapers, radio and television? L...

Digital Life Hack: How to find someone's email address

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's pretty easy to track down someone's email address if you know the tricks of the trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Don't believe the news that Netflix is tanking

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Streaming services are having the same problem that plagued cable. Customers are asking, "Do we really need all of these services?" Here's the full st...

Digital Life Hack: How to stop your emails from going to spam

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You probably start the day clearing out emails that somehow made it through your spam filter. But what if it was you on the other side of that email? ...

Google listens to your private conversations

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For years, Google has stood firm: No one listens to your private conversations. Of course, no one ever believed Google because – for lack of a bette...

Digital Life Hack: How to take amazing pictures and videos from your phone

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The cameras on our smartphones have reached a point that rivals professional equipment. In this episode, I'll show you how to take commercial-quality ...

Facebook's $1.6B efforts to "save journalism"

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a headline I can't help but raise an eyebrow at. Facebook is pouring a ton of dough into saving journalism — but I can't help but wonder if t...

Digital Life Hack: Find out if your phone is waterproof

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It happens every summer. Someone either drops their phone into the swimming pool or an ocean wave slaps their phone out of their hands. That brings up...

The White House is flagging social media posts

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The admission from the White House that it’s "flagging" social media posts that it considers misinformation was downright frightening – regardless...

Watch out for these shady online car scams

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s always at least some stress when buying a new car. But buying online has additional traps to scam you out of your money. Learn more about y...

How to spot fake travel websites

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summer's in full swing, and millions are squeezing in as much vacation time as possible. While you're scheduling some time off, scammers are working o...

Digital Life Hack: Upgrade your TV settings

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hidden deep in your TV’s settings menu, you have something called motion smoothing. This feature artificially adds frames to whatever you’re watch...

When innocent emojis become dangerous

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you ran Twitter, or any other social media platform, what would you do when users begin using emojis as racist insults? Learn more about your ad c...

Digital Life Hack: Get a Zestimate on your home

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s for sale or not, your home is already listed on Zillow.com. If you don't check it out right now, you could hurt your home's resale valu...

Just when I'm ready to buy an electric car, this happens

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I know they’re the future, but every single time I feel ready to buy an electric car, the industry itself scares me away. Learn more about your ad ...

Digital Life Hack: Turn off Google location history for good

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're exposing one of Google's biggest lies. The company claims it's not tracking 2 billion people. That's a far cry from the truth. Learn mor...

Your cell phone causes cancer

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since their arrival almost 50 years ago, the FDA and the FCC said there’s no link to cancer and cell phones. But now, new research from The Universi...

Digital Life Hack: The world's worst selfie disaster

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably never heard of Jaipur, India. It’s more than 8,000 miles away. But it’s important today because this small town, just southwest ...

People turn to hookup apps without benefits

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some dating apps are notorious for being used solely for hookups. (Think Tinder, Bumble and Hinge.) But get this. Many young people, from Gen Z to mil...

Biden vs. Big Tech: What you need to know

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday, President Biden announced a 72-point plan to rein in the power of Big Tech. Here's what his plan is missing. Learn more about your ad choi...

One question tech support will always ask

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When your computer malfunctions – Windows or MAC – what’s the first question to ask? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Google searches that are scams

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you're too tech-savvy to fall for an online scam? Think again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn mo...

Trump's social media lawsuit

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you try to understand Trump's lawsuit against social media and Big Tech, you're bombarded with opinion pieces. I'll cut through the politics and ...

Here's what I think of iOS 15 so far

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know 58% of all American smartphones are iPhones? That includes mine. I've been testing iPhone's newest operating system. Here's what I like (...

Hit by ransomware? Don't count on help

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The recent ransomware attack over the holiday weekend was the single biggest in history. Behind the attack is the same Russia-linked gang that hit JBS...

Tesla catches fire with driver inside

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a nightmare scenario: You’re trapped in a small space and can’t get out. Now imagine that small space is on fire and you have a real-life...

Can the Supreme Court help control social media?

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1964, when the media publishes or broadcasts false information about "public figures," they can’t be sued for libel unless it can be proven th...

How Zillow could hurt your home's resale value

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We haven't reached the top of America's explosive residential real estate market. Home values and sales have skyrocketed, but even if your home's not ...

Who's America's biggest cyber attacker?

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to cyber attacks on the United States, who is America's biggest enemy? You might be surprised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

You're probably a ransomware victim

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you haven't been a direct victim of ransomware? I have bad news: you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Getting hot? Power companies may be adjusting your AC

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reports are coming in from all over the country about this: You suddenly notice that your home’s temperature is too hot. Has the power company comma...