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Tech Refresh: Influencers shilling crypto, update your iPhone, medical data breach

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrency is going mainstream, and influencers like Kim Kardashian are cashing in. Apple just released an urgent update for older iPhones and iPa...

How Bezos, Musk, and Buffett pay no federal taxes and a bonus for anyone who owns a home

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ProPublica obtained IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their ...

Tech Refresh: FBI app crackdown, X-rated emails, tech productivity hacks

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The FBI busted criminals using a super-secret app to communicate all their comings and goings. Kim has the scoop on how they did it. Scammers are send...

A threat to your online security hiding in plain sight

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the internet of things, you can open doors and turn on lights with one tap on your phone. That’s a lot of power — so what happens when a hack...

Tech Refresh: Amazon Sidewalk, eBay and PayPal break up, UFO report

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another massive ransomware attack hits the U.S. How will this impact your next meal? Amazon's new wireless network is coming soon, and you're part of ...

SEO 101: How to get more traffic to your website

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a website, you want it to show up on the first page of Google for as many different search terms as possible. How can you get there? SEO, ...

Tech Refresh: Porch pirates, lock down your Google searches, blind man sees again

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do your phone’s passcode and your Venmo account have in common? Find out. Plus, an obscure video game accessory selling for hundreds of dollars...

Cryptocurrency 101: Buying, selling, and spending the safe way

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to dip your toe into the cryptocurrency world? Don't until you listen to this episode. Kim and the team walk through the basics, from how virtua...

Tech Refresh: The government agency monitoring what you do online

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Which government agency is watching what we do online? The answer will surprise you. Plus, fake crypto apps scamming people out of their cash, Google'...

Amazon tracks and sells your data: Secrets they don't want you to know

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon hosts websites you visit every day, sells billions in products each year, and collects more information about you than you realize. All this su...

Tech Refresh: Voice of Alexa, Dogecoin drama, Amazon review scam

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hackers managed to shut down one of the largest gas pipelines in the U.S. What else could they do? Plus, the voice of Alexa revealed, a massive Dogeco...

Too many photos? Insider tricks to organizing, sorting and storing for the long-term

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have more photos than you know what to do with? Kim, Allie and Ben dive into the best ways to get rid of all the junk and duplicates — like m...

Tech Refresh: Craziest cryptocurrencies, Apple's 'Epic' trial, IP address scam

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is in an 'Epic' court battle that could change the way we pay for apps. You've heard of Bitcoin, but what about some of the other cryptocurrenci...

How you can fight back against cybercrime

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most countries have a cybercrime unit. Many also have hacking units, elite gangs of cyber soldiers who launch long-term attacks on rival nations. Thei...

Tech Refresh: Global chip shortage, hiding files, favorite phones over the year

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kim and the crew break down the latest tech news, including a global chip shortage that's going to make getting your hands on electronics and applianc...

Taxes and the pandemic: New rules to watch out for

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s tax time. Get ready for hair-pulling, nail-biting and double-checking numbers so you don’t upset the IRS. Luckily, I’m here with everything...

Website growth hacks: Avoid these 7 deadly sins

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a website, you’re probably always hungry for more traffic. I know I am! That’s why I sat down with Tim Ash, an expert on digital marke...

Tech Refresh: History on Mars, crypto 101, dream smart home tech

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a year of binge-watching, Netflix is losing subscribers. They have a new way to make money, and Kim has the details on how it could impact the m...

Does 5G cause cancer or other health problems?

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 5G revolution is here, and boy, has it caused a splash. Conspiracy theories spread through forums like tornadoes, whipping up fear about contamina...

Tech Refresh: Taking down the internet, sending secret messages, tech spring cleaning

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kim has the story of a guy who tried (and failed) to take down the internet. Is that even possible? A look at Google's new ad tracking tech that might...

Full episode of The Kim Komando Show

13 Apr 2021

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This week's exclusive episode of Kim Komando Explains is a full hour of The Kim Komando Show, airing on more than 420 stations across the U.S. Listen ...

Tech Refresh: Facebook data breach, PC vs. Mac, display photos on your TV

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. government is buying up phone, power and water records. If you have smart devices in your home, you need to hear this. More bad news from Fac...

A new social network takes on Facebook putting privacy first

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Social media used to be fun. Remember those days? You'd chat with old friends, post a few photos and move on. Fast forward to today and social media i...

Tech Refresh: Crypto 101, deepfake warning, free up computer space

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim breaks down PayPal's new addition: Paying with cryptocurrency. Why would you want to do this? Find out. Plus, a deepfake warning ...

Marty Cooper 'Father of the Cellphone' shares the history and future of the cellphone

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cellphones changed the world. They revolutionized the way we communicate and paved the way for today’s Big Tech companies to emerge. In this episode...

Tech Refresh: Windows woes, NFT craze, Clubhouse copycat app

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Windows 10 update is a mess. Find out if it's finally safe to download. Plus, the team dives deep into the NFT craze. Why are people ponyin...

Insider tricks to make money on Amazon

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon can seem like a jungle to new sellers. But this jungle is ripe with opportunities for those who are willing to research market data, listen to ...

Tech Refresh: Travel scams return, military jetpacks, stimulus warning

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the COVID vaccine rolls out, travel-related searches are booming. Scammers have caught on and Allie has details on what to watch out for. The Penta...

Right to Repair: The fight to fix our own tech

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Farmers have always been ready to jump into the dirt and fix their tools. But over the past few decades, tractors and other farm gadgets have complex ...

Tech Refresh: $2M tweet, new Alexa commands, iPhone update

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The very first tweet is set to sell for $2.5 million. Ben, Allie and Mike dive into the weird world of non-fungible tokens. Plus, an urgent update ale...

How to leave behind a digital legacy

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you're coming to the end of your life, it's natural to want to leave a legacy behind. Charles, a Kim Komando Show listener, called for advice aft...

Tech Refresh: Alexa privacy, Twitter's new strike system, mobile gaming

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, your smart speaker is always listening for the wake word, but there's another privacy concern you need to know about. Plus, Twitter has a new fiv...

Tech Refresh: Space internet, Mac malware, Windows 10 pro tip

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX is poised to bring fast internet to the areas that need it most, and it just got faster. Malware is targeting new Macs, and Ben has a Windows 1...

Digital privacy in 2021: Take a hard look at your apps

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever used an app for messaging, dating or even praying, your secrets have gone to X-Mode, which sells location data to military contractor...

Tech Refresh: Clubhouse, dangerous app, robocalls galore

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team dives into the hot new app Clubhouse and the security gotchas you need to know. It's time to update, whether you have a Windows PC...

All the secrets your car is collecting - Part 2

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part one, you learned about the many secrets your car collects. Law enforcement leaders are using car data to track down criminals. If you're ever ...

Tech Refresh: Delete this app, AirPods mishap, photo storage 101

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Google Play Store just pulled a dangerous app with 10 million downloads. Is it on your phone? Plus, the mother of all data leaks could put you at ...

All the secrets your car is collecting - Part 1

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your car is collecting your data. And if you’ve been driving unsafely, cops can steal that data away. Law enforcement leaders are already using your...

Tech Refresh: Search scams, Apple's privacy dud, vaccine selfies

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's new app privacy labels are here. So far, they're not all they're cracked up to be. Plus, a reason to think twice before posting a certain phot...

Inside Amazon: Data tracking, making money and how you can capitalize

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon just had its most profitable year yet. Want to get in on the action? Third-party sellers made up around half of those sales. Find out how you c...

Tech Refresh: Facebook hack, goodbye cookies, new Alexa uses

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a ruling on whether iPhone's MagSafe chargers and medical devices mix, Facebook in hot water yet again and Google's plan to replace interne...

Tech neck and broken brains: The physical toll tech takes on us

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take a look at your phone. You probably carry it with you everywhere you go. That takes an enormous toll over time. You can get premature neck wrinkle...

Tech Refresh: Missing stimulus checks, delete these apps, bad tech habits

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the steps you can take if your stimulus money hasn't arrived, Android apps spamming phones with ads, and a dangerous charger recall. ...

Photos clogging up your phone? How to organize your pictures in a snap

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 In the age of smartphone cameras, it's easy to amass a mountain of pictures. But how much do you really need them? And how do you organize thousands...

Tech Refresh: Parler banned, CES favorites, browser bug

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Allie, Ben and Mike dive into the tech news of the week, including the timeline behind the Parler ban, their favorite tech of CES 2021 and a major bug...

SEO secrets: How to get more web traffic, more leads and more revenue

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are few words that strike fear into the hearts of digital professionals quite like the term SEO. It stands for “search engine optimization,”...

Tech Refresh: PayPal scam, COVID conspiracy theory, Alexa tips

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Allie and Mike dive into the new year in tech news, including a COVID conspiracy theory too ridiculous not to share, price hikes coming to cable ...

Tracking down Dark Web criminals

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Go past the websites you visit every day, into the depths of the Dark Web. You'll find marketplaces selling ransomware, kits to start your own phishin...

Mostly Harmless: The internet mystery of a dead man, solved

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago, hikers found a dead man in a tent. A year before that, he had left his tech job, with no phone or identification, to find peace on the ...

Hollywood magic meets AI: Robot stars, AI scripts and high-tech SFX

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can robots write movie scripts? Actually, they already are. But how widespread is the use of AI in movie-making? In this episode, Kim breaks open some...

Hacked accounts and stolen data: What to do when your info is leaked

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get an inside look into Have I Been Pwned? — one of the best tools at your disposal when it comes to protecting yourself online. It’s the world’...

Where the jobs are and the skills you need to find one

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This year marked a huge shift in the economy, the workforce and the ways we work. Whether you work for someone else or own your own company, you have ...

Tech Refresh: FTC has questions for Big Tech, goodbye to Flash, top kitchen gadgets

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team from Komando.com breaks down the FTC order to Big Tech companies and what it could reveal about how your data is used. Plus, it's ...

Inside the Dark Web: Biggest scams to watch for in 2021

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beneath the internet where you spend time working, playing, streaming and browsing is the Dark Web — where you can buy everything from malware to en...

Crazy Facebook conspiracy theory, Apple's $550 headphones, vaccine scams

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Allie, Ben and Mike dive into the week in tech news, including a crazy conspiracy theory making the rounds on social media, Apple's shockingly expensi...

How music therapy changes lives to creating the perfect playlist

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Think about just how powerful music is. The right song can make you laugh, dance, cry or sing. But did you know music can be deeply healing, too? Musi...

Tech Refresh: Costco scam, Amazon Sidewalk and your privacy, cable prices going up

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, and the sales numbers are jaw-dropping. Find out just how much people spent — and the scams shoppers are alr...

Bonus episode: A free hour of The Kim Komando Show

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every so often, Kim likes to gift an hour of the national radio show — commercial free and ready to listen to on your schedule. The show airs on mor...

Best of: Coping with the pandemic blues

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this best of episode, Kim sits down with a good friend of the Komando Show, Howard Scott Warshaw. He's notorious for creating what's regarded as th...

Best of: Get paid for YOUR data

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this best of episode, Kim chats with author and computer scientist Jaron Lanier — one of the founding fathers of virtual reality — about what i...

Best of: Are self-driving cars safe? It's complicated

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this best of episode, Kim dives into the world of automated cars. Self-driving cars aren’t some crazy future tech … They’re here now. That ra...

Tech Refresh: What we're grateful for, smart password tactics and shopping in secret

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of Tech Refresh, Kim joins Mike's team in Brand New or Not True. Can Allie, Ben and Cassidy fool them? Plus, the tech getting ...

Tech Refresh: Amazon Pharmacy, Baby Yoda in space, Gmail pro tips

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the week in tech news with Allie, Ben, Cassidy and host Mike. Amazon's online pharmacy is here, but think twice before you order. Plus, Twit...

Mostly Harmless: The internet mystery of a dead man, the Appalachian Trail, and $3.5K in cash

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago, hikers found a dead man in a tent. A year before that, he had left his tech job, with no phone or identification, to find peace on the ...

Tech Refresh: Virgin Hyperloop's first ride, data breach madness, fake Clorox websites

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Tech Refresh, Allie, Ben, Cassidy and Mike talk Netflix's new TV channel (really!), a $6K camera from Leica, and the never-ending n...

Tech after death: Startups breathing new life into the funeral industry

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People say there are only two certainties: death and taxes. But another thing is also certain: technological advancement. In this fascinating, thought...

Tech Refresh: Debt collectors in your DMs, faulty AirPods, scam of the week

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Allie, Ben, Cassidy and Mike talk Amazon's potential plans to take over rural delivery, new ways debt collectors can harass consumers and a...

Virtual concerts: How livestream acts are taking over the internet

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There really is nothing like a concert. The feeling of the music, the energy, the sound. Then the pandemic hit. Musicians are taking their acts digita...

Introducing our brand-new podcast, Tech Refresh

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to check out this episode of our brand new podcast, Tech Refresh. The talented team at Komando.com di...

Best 5 shows you haven't streamed yet

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got more time to watch TV than ever before. That means you might have already blown through your “Must Watch” list. Or maybe you just fini...

Black Friday 2020: Deals happening right now

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Christmas in October. In years past, prices usually didn’t hit bottom until Thanksgiving, Black Friday or Cyber Monday. This year, howeve...

Watch this bonus episode: A full hour of The Kim Komando Show!

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando Show, airing on more than 400 stations across the U.S. Listen on ...

The truth about streaming: What you need to know about Netflix, Hulu and all the rest

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve come a long way from the days of mail-in Netflix subscriptions and Blockbuster rentals. Today there are so many streaming services to choose f...

Self-driving cars: Are they safe? Is the tech worth the price?

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Self-driving cars aren’t some crazy future tech … They’re here now. That raises some questions. Does it actually work? Is it safe? Is it work sh...

Amazon Prime Day: Strategies to get the best deals and save big money

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon Prime Day is in its sixth year, but the 2020 version won't look like years past. The-two day affair kicks off at midnight EST on Tuesday, Oct. ...

What if social media and Big Tech paid YOU to use your personal data?

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may think advertising runs the internet, but the big data behind it is where the real profits come from. We're being followed all around the inter...

Election hackers: How secure is the tech we’re using for the next election? Part 2

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s part 2 of our election episode, and we’re diving even deeper into the 2020 Election’s biggest security threats. We’re talking about ranso...

Election hackers: How secure is the tech we’re using for the next election? Part 1

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s almost time for Americans to vote, and most of us have the same question: Is the tech taking and counting our votes secure? In part one of our ...

Top private investigator shares the dirty secrets about background check websites

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You can Google someone or check social media to find out more about them. Eventually, you’ll land on the background check sites. Enter someone’s n...

Scam alert! 5 Amazon cons you’ve got to watch out for

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With millions of users around the world, Amazon has drawn scammers like moths to flames. There are many different cons that cybercriminals have tailor...

The Social Dilemma shocking insights into how you’re being manipulated

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Only two organizations use the term “user,” illegal drugs and Big Tech. If you’re on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or another site, you cannot a...

Looking for work? Here's where the jobs are - and the skills you need

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the middle of a fundamental shift in our workforce. Whether you work for someone else or own your own company, you have to know where we're h...

Coping with the pandemic blues with the Silicon Valley therapist

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How’d you like to walk around knowing that you’re the guy who made the worst video game in history? A little hard on the ego. Well, Howard Scott W...

Spotting online scams & free tools to fight ransomware

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a special hour of Kim's Tech Insights Show airing on SiriusXM Business Radio. Meet cybercrime hero Michael Gillespie, who fights again...

How one woman is raking in $750,000 a year on Instagram

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You've seen them online: Life coaches that promise to help you skyrocket your career, get in shape, be a better parent, a better spouse, a better huma...

Things you have laying around worth big money: Part 2

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of this podcast, Kim dives into the world of sports memorabilia and collectibles. Just how much is that signed baseball card or vintage jers...

Things you have laying around worth big money: Part 1

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may be sitting on a gold mine and not even know it. Dive into the world of collectibles with Kim and see how you could find fortune in unexpected ...

Unbelievable gadgets coming soon

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Think about just how much technology has shaped today's world — from smart assistants in our homes to self-driving cars to powerful computers we car...

Inside the web's biggest database of hacked logins

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re giving you an inside look into Have I Been Pwned? — one of the best tools at your disposal when it comes to protecting yourself online...

Full hour of The Kim Komando Show - Online fraud surges since the pandemic began

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's exclusive episode of Tech You Should Know is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. Listen to every episode on your schedule ...

Using tech clues to catch a killer: Part two

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this look at the correlation between shootings and online behavior, Kim talks to retired FBI agent James Fitzgerald and linguistics pro...

Using tech clues to catch a killer: Part one

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the connection between violent video games and real-life killing? Many of the culprits in public shootings are online gaming fans. What draws ...

Work from home scams & how to spot real jobs

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all know people who have fallen for a scam of one kind or another — and work from home scams are some of the most convincing, and dangerous, ones...

Online banking: How to safely manage your finances, digitally

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you get a physical check? Say goodbye to driving to the bank to deposit it. Now, you can just fire up your banking app, sign, snap...

5 unbelievable Dark Web stories

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are 15 billion stolen logins swirling around the Dark Web, and you can bet at least one of yours is included. Kim dives into this mysterious, in...

Small biz 101: How to market your company on social media

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't matter if you bring in millions a year or put all your effort into just keeping your small business running — you need to market your bus...

Feeling stressed? Tech to help you relax

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses have closed for good. Many people are struggling with the idea of months more of working from home. Others are still out of a job. The pand...

Hitting the road: Life in an RV

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a dream of selling everything for the freedom of the open road? How would you get the internet or entertainment like TV? What about ...

Cybersecurity: The myths you need to stop believing

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More than half of Americans are working from home, and cybersecurity is on our minds more than ever. Most remote workers are confident their systems a...

Bonus episode: Full hour of The Kim Komando Show

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. Listen on your schedule on the Komando Commu...