Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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Should you tape over your webcam?
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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Avoid this costly internet mistake
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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let ChatGPT do some cooking
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/adchoices
Netflix wins (for now)
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
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/adchoices
The next big battle for the internet
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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The button combo to force-reboot any frozen phone
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don’t fall for the travel tech panic
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.fm/adchoices
Stop your electronics from exploding
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/adchoices
The National Weather Service at 169 years old
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to go viral on Instagram
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Satanic space flight
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 space drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The QR code scam hiding in your mailbox
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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can’t focus lately? It might be brain rot
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/adchoices
Restore old photos with AI
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scam alert: Buying a car online
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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where to find your phone’s IMEI number
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/adchoices
The trouble with Siri
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What your profile pic says about you (like it or not)
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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
These new budget phones are worth it
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Search trick to find recipes faster
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to lose using a dating app
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to scan your phone for spyware
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
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to hide apps on your phone
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI + legal advice = bad idea
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s the #1 email pet peeve?
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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why hire a real employee if AI can do the job?
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make up to $40/hour standing in line
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
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/adchoices
Fake car dealerships online
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electronics to buy before tariffs hit
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to share your pics on the TV
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
Those interest-free installment plans used to be invisible. Even if you missed a payment. Not anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get paid to test websites
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.fm/adchoices
Why does the “IRS” want your personal data?
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
Showing off your boarding pass online feels great … until scammers snag your personal details. Here’s why your ticket deserves privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok sale won't stop the spies
The deadline for TikTok’s new buyer is tomorrow, but Chinese-made drones, vacuums, and cameras quietly continue collecting data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hide your number when you call
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
Graphic designers, is this the end?
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Want to sound smarter? Fix your audio
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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch out for fake IRS sites on Google
It’s tax season, and scammers are paying to show up first when you search for IRS help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Google now irrelevant?
AI is changing how we search, and Google might be too slow to keep up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to make AI-generated pics look good
ChatGPT-4o’s new image tools turn your photos into eye-popping digital art. Here's how to get the best results, fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to book a sold-out campsite
Top parks book out months ahead, but smart apps can alert you to cancellations in real time. Here’s how to beat the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your DNA is up for sale
23andMe went bankrupt, and your genetic data is now part of its assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Delete an email? It’s not gone
Free email services can recover messages days or weeks after you hit delete. Here’s what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to use GPT-4o’s new image tool
Describe anything and ChatGPT will create artwork you can tweak, download, and use however you want. It’s amazing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you guess this bird call?
This free app can name birds just from their song or a quick photo. Birdwatchers, you’re gonna want this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting rid of the evidence
An iPad sat at the bottom of a river for 5 years. It still gave police what they needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices