Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

The Federal Trade Commission is finally demanding Big Tech tell us exactly how they collect and use data from their users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A devastating cyber attack shook the U.S. government to its core. It's likely that the attackers came from the Russian government. Here's what you've got to do now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't you just love the holidays? Think about the lights, carols and ... break-ins? Yep. Home burglaries peak about the holidays. Here's how to protect yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worried about porch pirates? Get this: Amazon will deliver all your orders right in your garage. Here's how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, we're living in the age of surveillance. Sure, someone's keeping track of every step you take. But how's this for a silver lining? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With two lawsuits already filed and a third on the way, the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp business can virtually silence anyone on social media it chooses. Here’s why these lawsuits are historic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission, along with 48 states, filed two separate lawsuits against Facebook. And when the government wins, look for Facebook to be forced to spin off both Instagram and WhatsApp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the economy worsens, email scammers are hitting harder than ever. Today, let’s look at the top tricks scammers are using to separate you and your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the days of movie theaters about to end? Warner Bros. just dropped a bombshell that could put the nail in the coffin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard the looney rumors? Some people think 5G caused the COVID pandemic. If that's not crazy enough for you, I've got an even wilder conspiracy theory. You won't believe this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How cheap can you go for a quality TV? Here's what you can expect for a low price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to guess what was Apple's most downloaded app in 2020? Tap or click here to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your internet connection as slow as molasses in January? Here's exactly what you need to do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember all the hype last year about the Samsung Galaxy Fold? Well, that beautiful disaster is back and better than before — allegedly. Here's what you need to know before you buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Christmas shopping season fully underway, here's a little Cyber Monday secret... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tons of news reporters think we'll see a spike in COVID-19 cases because of Thanksgiving travel. But travelers aren't the only super-spreaders. Here are some places you've got to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This just in: Scientists just found the exact amount of time you have to exercise in a day to make up for time spent in front of a screen. Spoiler alert: You're not going to like it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A common scam making the rounds is the “Secret Sister” gift exchange. It’s taking over social media newsfeeds again this year. Here's how to watch out for it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three years ago, hikers found a man dead in a tent. To this day, no one knows who he is. Today Kim's tackling the captivating mystery of the man known as "Mostly Harmless." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon boxes are on porches across America. Sadly, so are the porch pirates. Here's how to outsmart them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome to the Christmas shopping season. Here are some of the best deals to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a world of huge video displays. Maybe that's why people find Apple's iPhone 12 so refreshing. Although it's small, it packs a huge punch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twitter rolled out a brand-new feature for everyone — tweets that disappear after 24 hours, with a clever name “fleets” as in fleeting thoughts. The only problem? It doesn’t work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passwords are a pain, but they're worth the struggle. Finding a strong password can be tough, but I've got you covered. Here's what NOT to do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past week, Amazon sent a lighting bolt straight through America’s biggest pharmacy chains. Here why: The company announced it's going into the drugstore business, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning on a virtual Thanksgiving? I've got your back. Here's just what to do — and how it works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's been out of the limelight for three years. Now she's back with a new company called Sunshine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two years ago, I predicted that cutting the cable would become nothing more than an exercise in futility; that streaming was becoming just as expensive — maybe even more so. That day is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re the type who loves to buy the newest tech as soon as it arrives, here’s a word of caution about Apple’s new iPhone 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without question, for the past five years, the best online deal has been Google’s free cloud-based photo storage. There are now more than 4 trillion photos and videos on Google’s servers, all at no cost. But on June 1 next year, the free photo storage ends. Here are your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week I told you about Parler, Twitter’s worthy competitor. Now, going up against Twitter is no small task. But here are the reasons why Parler will succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite America’s COVID related economic problems, there’s one sector of the economy that’s fully recovered. Can you guess which one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re thinking about buying a new laptop, especially as a Christmas gift, here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s new generation of Macs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Facebook-owned WhatsApp has a promise: Use it for all your confidential, intimate messaging — and everything you post will be deleted in a week. Now, three major reasons why you CANNOT trust them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been holding out on improving your video call setup at home, might as well face it — things probably aren’t changing soon. Now you can use your DSLR camera as a video camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, Apple was absolutely adamant: Unless you want to risk a fire or battery explosion, “Do not,” they said, “Use ANY other charger on your iPhone, except the one that we supply.” But today, when you buy a new iPhone 12, Apple no longer includes a charger. You have to buy your own. So, which one is best? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week’s election proved one thing: America is split — half conservative, half liberal. And the conservative half is fed up with Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can always tell what America’s thinking by watching the vast array of searches on Google. Here’s what was on America’s mind last week during election night and the four nights after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The investigations and lawsuits launched against Big Tech have their roots in how these companies have abused your personal information. So today, a look at the most popular apps that collect and grab your personal info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re like most, you need a break from wall to wall political coverage. So how about the top sites to watch movies this weekend — for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do with an old thumb drive? First and foremost, DO NOT simply give or throw it away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been two days since the election, and I know that you were hoping for a break from all the politics. But as the election is being contested and the lawsuits begin, cybercriminals are circulating even more online election scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As autumn over takes the northern hemisphere, a second wave of the COVID-19 is erupting. Today, can you trust the new tech thermal imaging scanners popping up at the entrances of public events, hospitals, schools, government buildings, airports and stores? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter who wins today’s election or how long it takes us to determine who won, big changes are coming for Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The election is tomorrow. Record numbers, about 90 million, have already voted. But one of Google’s top searches over the weekend has been: “Can I change my vote?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might be familiar with private or incognito tabs you can open in your web browser using your desktop PC. But you might not know there are browsers that allow you to search the internet on your mobile device anonymously, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably heard that Elon Musk and his Space X company have been busy, launching hundreds of small satellites to swarm around the Earth orbit, supplying internet to places where no internet service exists. How much will it cost and how good will it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI is warning all American hospitals of imminent ransomware attacks. Imminent is the actual word used by the FBI. Here's what it could mean for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, the biggest names of Big Tech testified before the Senate Commerce Committee. At times it was heated and testy — but now we know Big Tech’s biggest fear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve not yet seen it, you and your family should sit together and watch the Netflix documentary called, "The Social Dilemma." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices