Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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Black Friday shopping tricks
Want to find the best deals today? Follow some of these easy tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's what your digital life is worth
What could your credentials fetch on the dark web? Here's why they're worth a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buy OLED or buy nothing at all
On the market for a new TV? Here's the scoop on what to buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make holiday cards online for free
Want to make a personalized gift this season? Here's how to use online programs to make holiday cards for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the best shopping deals are weeks away
Getting ready for Black Friday? Here's why you should wait a little longer for deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Atari 2600 game console is back
One of the hottest holiday gifts requires a little bit of time travel. Blow off your cartridges, here's why this vintage tech is making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beat traffic this Thanksgiving
Don't want to be stuffed in traffic? Google Maps just released the best times to drive — stick to these, and it's all gravy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's scamming season
Excited about the holidays? You're not the only one — fraudsters look forward to jingle bells all year long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Naked photo scam is spreading
There's a dangerous new scam targeting teenage boys. Here's what you need to know and how to protect them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to do about TikTok and the anti-Semite mob
Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America" is popping up across TikTok. If you spot it, here's how to curb its spread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make grocery lists in no time
Struggling to sync up shopping lists with others? Check out these apps — they'll have your lists sorted and shared effortlessly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to get great food pics this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, I've got a fun challenge for you: Take the best pics of your turkey ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Santa's bag is full of spies
Holiday shopping's kicked off, with tech gadgets leading the wish lists. But there's a catch — each comes with a privacy warning worth your attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Siri and Amazon Echo can help make the perfect turkey
You have enough on your plate this Thanksgiving. Let your smart assistant do some of the dirty work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gen Z and the perils of working 9 to 5
Everyone's clocking back in at the office, but not all are thrilled — Gen Z's got some thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charging cords that won't break
Are your cords always in a bunch? Here's a list of the best ones — tried and tested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The government's plan to end speeding
Feds want to put speed monitoring tech in all new cars. Here's what that means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plan your phone-free vacation
Are you always attached to your phone? Here's how to enjoy your holiday getaway without being connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Influencers continue to lie and mislead
The FTC sent out more warnings this week to social media influencers. Here's the lowdown — and it's not sweet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The risks you take if you never update
When's the last time you gave your phone a good update? Here's why you should, even if you don't want to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stay away from Temu and Pinduoduo
Holiday shopping's heating up and everyone's hunting for bargains. But beware — some deals aren't as great as they look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make a digital holiday cookbook
Don't let your aunt's sweet potato casserole recipe rot in mountains of paper. I've got some quick ways to digitize it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why you can no longer cut the cable to save money
Streaming services are upping their prices big time — it's all adding up. Here's the real cost of ditching the cord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best car hiding place for AirTags
Keeping one in your glove compartment? Here's why you should switch that up — pronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will the AI smart pin unseat the iPhone?
Humane will release its $699 smart pin next week. Here's why some are saying it will replace smartphone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get better rest with your phone
Struggling to doze off after scrolling? Your phone's got a nifty sleep mode to help out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The end of the video sex chat website Omegle
The video chat service shut down last week. Here's all you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House cleaning goldmines
Here are some items you may have that are worth a pretty penny in the used goods market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your venmo history may be public
By default your transactions history is public in venmo, here is how to turn it off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The real price of streaming
A recent survey found that fifty percent of us pay for streaming services we don’t use. Here's how to track all of your forgotten subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DoorDash shakedown
DoorDash has issued a warning to all their customers. Here's all you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new rules for email
We're all sick of bad emails. Here's how to amp yours up so folks will actually read them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What should you do if your electric vehicle catches fire
Are you safer in a gas-powered car? Here are the facts in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protect your deliveries from sneaky theives
Your front doorstep is a landing pad for all your deliveries — and porch pirates. Here's how to protect your packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why WeWork didn't work
The coworking company once had a $47 billion valuation, then it tanked — hard. I'll dive into the how and why of its bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to read a privacy policy (fast)
Reading the top 96 websites' privacy policies would eat up 47 hours of your life. Let's get you those hours back with some speedy deciphering tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How TikTok allows anti-Jewish hate
Are TikTok's safeguards against hate and harrassment really doing anything? I have the lowdown in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most annoying people on planes
Are you doing what pesters folks the most on flights? In this short podcast, here's how not to be that guy or gal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The jobs most at risk from AI
Is your career safe? Here's a list of the top jobs expected to disappear in the next five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Android owners miss out
Folks with iPhones often prefer texting with other iPhone users — it's just the way it is. Got an Android? Here's what you can do to join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first Black Friday sales begin
Should you buy now or wait for later? Here's a preview of the early stuff that's waiting for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why we wave in Zoom meetings
Ever hopped on a Zoom call and been greeted with a friendly wave? Here's the reason we all wave back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cell phone bans in school are growing
Should the tech be allowed in the classroom? Here's why parents and teachers are split. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is your tech reporting back to China?
You have a lot of smart devices. I have an easy way to check which countries they're connected to. Plus, I answer one of your burning tech questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI naked pics in high school
How dangerous are deepfakes for our youth? A scandal at Westfield High School, New Jersey, hints it's merely the tip of the iceberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Easing out of daylight saving time
Have you switched back the clock on all your old tech? Here's what you need to check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hotels come back big time at VRBO & Airbnb's expense
Why are people heading back to the hotel? I have the reasons in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turo rental nightmare
Tempted by Turo's low rates? Be wary of fewer protections compared to traditional car insurance. Also, Kim from Nevada asks if a VPN can help after her email hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The boy who would be king
What's stopping Mark Zuckerberg from ruling the land? Find out the answer in this podcast. Also, Nancy from South Carolina is looking for a cure for battery drain, and I've got some tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top auto execs reveal the truth about EV sales
If you buy an EV, will it be a trick or a treat? I unpack why many are fearful to buy. Plus, Kristen seeks a privacy-centric smart speaker for her 80-year-old aunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices