Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

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We know that video games and social media cause our brains to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Here's what psychiatrists have to say about our phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consider for a moment that, for everyone under the age of forty, there has never been a time that the personal computer didn’t exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Autumn is on the way and so are Apple’s new iPhones. Here's what you can expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have any old video games lying around, listen up. An old Super Mario Brothers game just sold the other day for $2 million. Here's what that means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, both Apple and Google have held tight reins on smartphone apps. They make all the rules, from the app’s location in the store to how much money an app creator makes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that the font you use could be costing you money on expensive printer ink or toner? If you want to save money on ink cartridges, here are the fonts you should start using ... and the fonts you need to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most rural parts of America have never had Internet connectivity as good as what you'll find in cities and towns. That's because the tech is expensive. Now, President Biden wants to use some of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill to fix that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using Zoom for virtual meetings or classes? Yeah, we all are. Here are three insider tips I use for better video calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016, the Summer Olympics generated over twice as many viewers as last week’s Tokyo games. Here's the real reason behind this incredible decline in viewership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Typing can be such a hassle when it’s so much easier to use your voice. Did you know that both Windows and Macs have built-in dictation tools? You just need to turn them on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I buy a product from Amazon, as millions do each day, I pay no attention to the product’s customer reviews. Far too many of them simply cannot be trusted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soon you may have to show proof of a Covid vaccination to get into clubs, restaurants and gyms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small towns are always thrilled when a Big Tech company opens an operations or fulfillment center nearby. The promises are big: Great careers, high pay and incredible benefits. Reality can be a bit different, though. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when the pandemic began, millions of meetings and classes moved to Zoom? Within a few weeks, Zoombombing became a new fad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you buy an electric car, do some research. There's a lot the dealers aren't telling you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your home’s Wi-Fi struggling because of all the computers, laptops, phones, TVs, tablets, smart doorbells and cameras attached to it? Here are some simple fixes, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, word began circulating that Apple is about to release a new version of its operating system for all iPhones around the world. The new iOS will quickly identify Child Sexual Abuse Material, or child pornography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How’d you like to know who’s calling before pulling your phone out of your pocket? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even if you don’t drink, you may have to prove to your next new car that you’re not intoxicated before you can drive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook is having a huge problem with accounts being hacked. If yours gets taken over, Facebook says to fill out a form and upload a copy of your driver’s license or ID to get help. But what are you supposed to do when you never hear back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiny, flying spying devices called microdrones are so small, four can sit on your fingertip. If you ever do see one, you’ll mistake it for an insect. And that's precisely the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re concerned about someone stealing your Amazon packages, here’s an idea. You can let drivers drop your orders off in your garage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard the U.S. Senate finalized a bill to spend $1.2 trillion on rebuilding parts of America's infrastructure. Part of that will come from taxing Bitcoin as well as over 8,600 other forms of cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​​It’s the season for dangerous storms. Here's what you need to do to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Amazon first introduced its Kindle eBook reader in September 2007, it sold out in less than six hours. Many of the original devices are still in use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people will leave a website if they have to open an account to use it — and for good reason. Have you ever tried to close an online account? It's not easy. Here's how to get the job done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chromebook sales are through the roof, a 75% increase in the number shipped over the past year. Here's what you should know before you buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not just you. Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant really do have a language problem. Here's how to cross the intercultural communication barrier between robots and humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've seen the videos. Someone is recording another person, who says, "Stop filming me." The wannabe videographer refuses. Then, the unwilling star plays music. No, they're not trying to set the mood with battle music. They're actually using YouTube's copyright system to their advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not too many people know that Apple AirPods have a “Live Listen Mode” that lets you secretly spy on conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NSA's purpose is to listen and collect intel from satellites, cellphones and anywhere there are secret communications. But how does the NSA stop people from turning the tables ... and spying on the agency instead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart thermostats are smart. These thermostats know the outside temperature, how long it takes for the room to reach a certain temperature, and whether you’re away or home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Viral challenges often sound unsafe and pointless. Think of the cinnamon challenge and the COVID-19 challenge. It seems like they're only getting worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s a true story of a real crime and a real victim. An Arizona woman received a call on her smartphone from someone claiming to be a Verizon employee ... and it all went downhill from there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever bought a product that failed shortly after your purchase, and then, even though it had a warranty, you still couldn’t get it repaired? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We like to hold our cell phone numbers sacred, but that's not always possible unless you know the secret ways to block your number when calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another major ransomware attack took out thousands of companies ... except this one ended quietly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adobe’s annual Global Emoji Trend Report claims emojis can spark positive conversations about cultural and societal issues. That's probably why we're constantly seeing new emojis hit our phones. One, in particular, is making waves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the time finally come for you to drop your old telephone landline, save a few bucks and depend only on your mobile phone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you get rid of old technology, whether giving it to another family member, selling it, or even throwing it into the recycle bin, you've got to take this important first step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should social media be held accountable for publishing false, defamatory and even libelous material — just like newspapers, radio and television? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's pretty easy to track down someone's email address if you know the tricks of the trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streaming services are having the same problem that plagued cable. Customers are asking, "Do we really need all of these services?" Here's the full story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You probably start the day clearing out emails that somehow made it through your spam filter. But what if it was you on the other side of that email? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, Google has stood firm: No one listens to your private conversations. Of course, no one ever believed Google because – for lack of a better word – it was a preposterous lie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cameras on our smartphones have reached a point that rivals professional equipment. In this episode, I'll show you how to take commercial-quality photos and videos from your phone's camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a headline I can't help but raise an eyebrow at. Facebook is pouring a ton of dough into saving journalism — but I can't help but wonder if this is just a well-dressed bribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It happens every summer. Someone either drops their phone into the swimming pool or an ocean wave slaps their phone out of their hands. That brings up the age-old question: Just how waterproof are our phones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The admission from the White House that it’s "flagging" social media posts that it considers misinformation was downright frightening – regardless of who is the president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices