Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Deepfake p*rn is now a crime

22 May 2025

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The Take It Down Act is a big win for victims, but good luck getting shady sites to actually take your image down. Learn more about your ad choices...

Beware the Wi-Fi Pineapple trick

21 May 2025

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It’s no tropical treat. If your phone auto-connects to public Wi-Fi, you might get burned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

What a time to write

21 May 2025

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With AI tools, it’s easier than ever to fake your way through school, work — anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Never tell the truth on security questions

20 May 2025

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If a hacker can find your mom’s maiden name or your first pet on social media, your accounts are easy targets. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Don’t fall for Facebook or Instagram scams

20 May 2025

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See a great deal on your feed? Here’s why it could be a slick scam that takes your money fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

One inbox for everything

19 May 2025

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Tired of missing bill alerts and repair requests? Set up a shared email for all the important stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

With AI, you’re the product

19 May 2025

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Most AI tools don’t cost anything to use. There’s a reason: your data is the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Turn an old phone into a free security cam

18 May 2025

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Time to pull out your old smartphone. Get an extra tool to protect your home with this step-by-step guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Gen Z is a national security threat

18 May 2025

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Sixty percent get their news from TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Here's why that has experts alarmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Hidden cam shocker

17 May 2025

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Some cams are so small they can hide inside smoke detectors, clocks and remotes. Try these pro tips to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices....

AI voice scams hit banks

17 May 2025

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Scammers are using AI to fake your voice and beat phone security. I’ll tell you the right way to lock down your accounts. Learn more about your ad...

This AI lets you talk to lost loved ones

16 May 2025

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AI tools like StoryFile and HereAfter create interactive avatars of people who’ve died. You can hear their voice, see their face, and ask them quest...

Does this stop phone radiation?

16 May 2025

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Products like stickers and blankets claim to shield you from your phone’s EMFs. Here’s what works and what to skip. Learn more about your ad cho...

The rise of grandfluencers

15 May 2025

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You don’t have to be a 20-something to get noticed. There’s a whole new generation of trendsetters taking over online. Learn more about your ad ...

Your smart TV might already be dumb

15 May 2025

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Some TV makers are killing off updates for models 2 or 3 years old. Here's how to fight back without buying a whole new screen. Learn more about you...

Use LinkedIn the right way

14 May 2025

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Want to amplify your professional network? Don't miss out on the best-kept secret for reach and engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Starlink’s taking over the sky

14 May 2025

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Musk’s satellites beam the internet everywhere. Soon, your phone will work off-grid too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Online banks pay more interest

13 May 2025

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Tired of earning almost nothing from your savings? Some online accounts now offer 3 to 4 percent or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Free TV is having a moment

13 May 2025

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After years of paying for every streamer under the sun, young folks are waking up to broadcast TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Signs you have spyware or a keylogger

12 May 2025

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Is your phone suddenly running hot? That might not just be a glitch. It could be some creep spying in on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices...

Your car knows where you went last night

12 May 2025

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Modern cars track your location, speed, and even who’s with you. That data’s being sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

The emojis you’re using all wrong

11 May 2025

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A thumbs-up doesn’t mean “great job” anymore. Here’s what Gen Z says your emojis really mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

6 dead tech phrases you’ll never say again

11 May 2025

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From Blockbuster nights to fax machines, here’s what tech made obsolete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kill phantom power spiking your electric bill

10 May 2025

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Your devices might be “off,” but they’re still burning energy. Here’s a cheap fix to cut your bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

3 scams that drain your bank account

10 May 2025

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Think you’d never fall for one? These are the exact tricks catching people every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

New car buying scam

09 May 2025

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Buying a car online? Even with video tours and snazzy websites, scammers are stealing thousands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Why your next iPhone could cost over $2,000

09 May 2025

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Apple hyped its new AI as a game-changer. Now the rollout’s delayed and the competition’s pulling ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Make a self-destructing USB drive

08 May 2025

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Got a flash drive full of sensitive stuff? Here’s a way to make it wipe if someone tries to snoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Scanning your eyeballs

08 May 2025

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Would you trade a scan of your eye for free crypto? That’s what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to do. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices....

Never lose your phone with this trick

07 May 2025

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A hidden setting lets someone call you from your locked phone. Set it up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever own a Tesla?

07 May 2025

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Your name could end up on a hit list. A shady site is doxxing people it thinks are Tesla owners, even if they sold the car years ago. Learn more abo...

Phone down, eyes up

06 May 2025

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At the pool with your kids? If you’re on your phone, you’re not really watching them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Minority Report tech is here

06 May 2025

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The MTA is testing AI cameras that analyze body language to spot danger before it unfolds. Is this a sci-fi premonition come true? Learn more about...

Apple Watch saves a surfer’s life

05 May 2025

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Swept out to sea, he used his watch to call for help. A rescue chopper came fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neuralink’s third implant

05 May 2025

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Brad Smith, a father of three, is Neuralink’s third implant recipient and the first nonverbal patient to get it. Hear his amazing update in this sho...

Email that deletes itself

04 May 2025

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Gmail has a hidden mode that makes your messages vanish. Here’s how to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iPhone or Galaxy? Tariffs make the choice easier

04 May 2025

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New tariffs will drive up prices on China-made phones. That’s bad news for Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How click farms fake 5-star reviews

03 May 2025

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That flood of perfect reviews? Could be paid for. Here’s how to spot the signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robotaxis for sale

03 May 2025

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Waymo’s self-driving cars will soon be up for grabs. But don’t count on turning a profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Secret Airpod spy tool

02 May 2025

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See an iPhone or iPad just sitting somewhere it doesn’t belong? Don’t assume you’re alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Staying in is the new going out

02 May 2025

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Friday night celebration? Nah. We’ve got food delivery and streaming. You can thank Wi-Fi for that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Did you drop $20?

01 May 2025

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Someone asked Sarah that question at a grocery store. Minutes later, her debit card was gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Posting deepfake nudes is now a federal crime

01 May 2025

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Finally, victims have protections. That doesn’t mean the internet will forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The $1 Wi-Fi trick blowing up online

30 Apr 2025

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Weak signal? Grab some foil. This kitchen hack might actually boost your Wi-Fi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crying in my pillow

30 Apr 2025

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The MyPillow guy’s lawyer used AI to write court filings in the Dominion case. Big mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

How to tell if a job applicant isn’t real

29 Apr 2025

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Hackers are using AI to create fake job candidates that look and sound real on Zoom. Try this pro trick to spot them. Learn more about your ad choice...

Selfies at the Pope’s funeral

29 Apr 2025

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Some moments are meant for respect, not your camera roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quick trick to clean out your inbox

28 Apr 2025

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Are you inbox zero? If not, here’s a simple way to get rid of all those junky emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Influencers bought and sold

28 Apr 2025

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The Los Angeles Times uncovered a covert electioneering campaign involving over 500 social media creators. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad ...

How to take a screenshot on your phone

27 Apr 2025

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Turns out, tons of people still don’t know how to do it. If that’s you, here’s the quick fix for iPhone and Android. Learn more about your ad ch...

A.I. hits the flip phone

27 Apr 2025

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Motorola unveiled a completely new Razr flip phone. But this time, the phone comes with Perplexity A.I. baked in. Learn more about your ad choices....

Did your selfie train ChatGPT?

26 Apr 2025

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Ever post a pic online? There's a good chance it was scraped and added to an AI dataset. Check this site to find out. Learn more about your ad choices...

How make $1 million reselling junk

26 Apr 2025

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Two teens started flipping discarded items from landfills. Now they run a seven-figure resale business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

How to find anyone’s email

25 Apr 2025

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Looking for a way to get in touch with someone online? Try these pro tips.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell mom and dad the truth

25 Apr 2025

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Older Americans lost nearly $5 billion to scams last year. Don’t let it happen to your loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

3 easy tech tips for grocery shopping

24 Apr 2025

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Not a fan of the grocery run? Use these quick tech tricks to stay organized, save money, and skip the hassle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

AI bots make bets on the next pope

24 Apr 2025

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Who will lead the Catholic Church next? ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok all have guesses — but they can’t seem to agree. Learn more about your ad choice...

The rental was fake

23 Apr 2025

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A Michigan mom thought she found the perfect home to rent on Facebook. Instead, she walked into a scam that cost her $2,500. Learn more about your ad...

The truth? You never lost your privacy

23 Apr 2025

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Always feel like you're being watched or listened to? You are. But here's the part no one wants to admit… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Should you tape over your webcam?

22 Apr 2025

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A photo of Mark Zuckerberg shows tape over his laptop camera and mic. There’s a good reason you might want to do the same. Learn more about your ad ...

Avoid this costly internet mistake

22 Apr 2025

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Providers want you to lock in a long-term deal. But with speeds rising and prices falling, you could end up paying more than you should. Learn more ab...

Let ChatGPT do some cooking

21 Apr 2025

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List your ingredients and it’ll come up with a recipe. Salad dressings, full meals, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Netflix wins (for now)

21 Apr 2025

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88% of users watch it daily. Here’s why it’s still the top dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch out for fake businesses on Google Maps

20 Apr 2025

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Just because a place has five stars doesn’t mean it’s real. Here’s how to spot a scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

The next big battle for the internet

20 Apr 2025

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A decades-old law helped the internet grow. It also turned it into a free-for-all. Is it time to pull the plug on Section 230? Learn more about your a...

The button combo to force-reboot any frozen phone

19 Apr 2025

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Before you freak out and mash all the buttons, try this quick reset trick. Works on iPhones and Androids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Don’t fall for the travel tech panic

19 Apr 2025

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Public Wi-Fi horror stories make great headlines, but here’s what really puts your info at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Stop your electronics from exploding

18 Apr 2025

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Your phone or e-bike could catch fire if the battery gets too hot. Here’s how to keep it safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

The National Weather Service at 169 years old

18 Apr 2025

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It gets $3.5 billion a year, but most of your forecasts come from private companies that do it better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

How to go viral on Instagram

17 Apr 2025

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Want your content to actually take off? Here's a simple framework to boost your chances of getting it out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

The Satanic space flight

17 Apr 2025

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Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket launch with Katy Perry and Gayle King is under fire online. Not for science, but for satanic symbols and staged spac...

The QR code scam hiding in your mailbox

16 Apr 2025

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Get a diamond ring in the mail? No, it's not from a secret admirer. It's from a scammer trying to loot all your money. Learn more about your ad choic...

Can’t focus lately? It might be brain rot

16 Apr 2025

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Endless scrolling wrecks your attention span. There's a fix, but you might not like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Restore old photos with AI

15 Apr 2025

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Scratched, faded, or torn family photos? AI tools can restore them in seconds. Here’s how to do it yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Scam alert: Buying a car online

15 Apr 2025

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Scammers are copying legit sites like Carvana to steal your money. You think you’re getting a great deal, but the car never shows up. Learn more abo...

Where to find your phone’s IMEI number

14 Apr 2025

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If your phone goes missing, one number can help shut it down fast. Even if someone swaps the SIM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

The trouble with Siri

14 Apr 2025

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What your profile pic says about you (like it or not)

13 Apr 2025

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Whether you're on eBay, Etsy, or LinkedIn, your photo matters more than you think. Here's how to make it work for you. Learn more about your ad choice...

These new budget phones are worth it

13 Apr 2025

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Tight budget? You can still get a fast, feature-packed phone. Here’s a few to put on your shopping list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Search trick to find recipes faster

12 Apr 2025

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Skip the life story and pop-up ads. These quick tricks get you straight to the ingredients and steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

How to lose using a dating app

12 Apr 2025

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Don’t tank your chances before the convo even starts. Skip these cringey openers if you actually want a reply. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

How to scan your phone for spyware

11 Apr 2025

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Feel like someone knows everything about you? You could have a lurker on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much your iPhone will cost with tariffs

11 Apr 2025

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It's gonna be expensive. With the clock ticking, the company's reshuffling inventory to stay one step ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

How to hide apps on your phone

10 Apr 2025

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Whether it’s for work or something personal, some apps are better off hidden. Here’s how to make them invisible on iPhone, Samsung, and Android. L...

AI + legal advice = bad idea

10 Apr 2025

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AI makes things up, cites fake laws, and can even tank your case. If you think you need a lawyer, you probably do. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

What’s the #1 email pet peeve?

09 Apr 2025

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A new survey ranked the most annoying thing you can do in a work email. Plus, a tip to save 10+ hours a week writing them. Learn more about your ad ch...

Why hire a real employee if AI can do the job?

09 Apr 2025

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Shopify’s CEO says no new hires unless a manager can prove AI can’t do it. Expect more companies to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Make up to $40/hour standing in line

08 Apr 2025

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Apps like TaskRabbit and Spotblaze make it easy to get paid to wait. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why I’m skipping Airbnb and Vrbo

08 Apr 2025

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With reports of hidden cams and weak enforcement, here’s why I’m done with these platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Fake car dealerships online

07 Apr 2025

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One woman lost $55K to a listing that looked totally legit. Here's how to avoid falling for the same trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Electronics to buy before tariffs hit

07 Apr 2025

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A lot of your tech is made outside of the U.S. If you’re planning to get a new phone or laptop, don’t wait. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

How to share your pics on the TV

06 Apr 2025

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Want to show off your pics? Pop them on the TV for everyone to see. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buy Now, Pay Later? Credit bureaus are catching up

06 Apr 2025

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Those interest-free installment plans used to be invisible. Even if you missed a payment. Not anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Get paid to test websites

05 Apr 2025

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Crappy websites cost businesses big bucks. Here’s how you can help fix that and earn cash for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Why does the “IRS” want your personal data?

05 Apr 2025

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Spoiler: it doesn’t. IRS scams are making the rounds again. Here’s how to spot them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't post your boarding pass

04 Apr 2025

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Showing off your boarding pass online feels great … until scammers snag your personal details. Here’s why your ticket deserves privacy. Learn more...

TikTok sale won't stop the spies

04 Apr 2025

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The deadline for TikTok’s new buyer is tomorrow, but Chinese-made drones, vacuums, and cameras quietly continue collecting data. Learn more about y...

Graphic designers, is this the end?

03 Apr 2025

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ChatGPT’s new image tool is so good, you don’t need any art skills. Just type what you want and it makes it. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Hide your number when you call

03 Apr 2025

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Don’t want your name to pop up on Caller ID? Here’s a simple, quick tip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to sound smarter? Fix your audio

02 Apr 2025

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People judge how smart and likable you are based on your sound quality. Here’s how to level up your mic game for Zoom and beyond. Learn more about y...