Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Which age group do you think is the most likely to fall for an online scam? If you think it's grandma's generation, think again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon claims that it stands for a free, open and uncensored Internet. Yet here it is, the biggest of Big Tech, now censoring and removing books and films it doesn’t like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can social media traumatize you? Thirty Facebook moderators say it can. Here's the story behind their horrifying lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From MacBooks to iPhones, Apple has a ton of great gadgets to choose from. But if you don't know how to navigate your new toy, don't worry. Apple now offers free virtual classes that can turn you into a tech pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big names like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are joining this new audio-only social media app. It's super exclusive, since you can only get in with an invitation from an existing user. But there are a few threats 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

You might be making a mistake that's commonly thought of as a helpful way to stop the onslaught. In reality, it will only attract more annoying messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to pick the superior smartphone. Sure, Apple's popular iPhones outsell Galaxy's goodies. But there are a few more factors to keep in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've got to hear this amazing story about a niche gaming website that suddenly exploded with millions of users around the world. Why did it skyrocket to stardom? Find out in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of speculation, Google has finally admitted just how much personal data it collects from your iPhone. Here’s a hint: everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of older Americans simply don’t have the computer skills to schedule an appointment for the Covid vaccine. As soon as an appointment appears, it’s gone in one to three seconds. But help is on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You need a different password for every online account. But remembering them is impossible — unless you use a password manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out across the country, cybercriminals want their shot at stealing your money. If you aren't careful, these two scams could drain your bank account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A killer storm hit Texas, and now millions of people are going without water, heat and power. Would a home generator make a difference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Severe snow, sleet and ice storms are pounding across the central and southern states. Although millions of people are going without power, social media is lighting up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s something for you to think about the next time you check your email. An invisible spy beacon is probably reporting back to the email’s sender with intimate details. Even your location could be compromised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you buy something on Amazon, you probably check the product’s reviews before adding it to your cart. That’s a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Add another lost device to the long list of bygone tech. We no longer use folding maps, Walkman music players or Polaroid cameras. Now, the good old Piggy Bank has been dethroned. Meet its shiny new replacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve made the decision to have a home theater, what’s best: a large flat-screen TV or a projector? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ring Doorbell is a great product. But now its engineers have managed to come up with the absolute worst idea ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoins are incredibly valuable, but they come at a huge cost. Who pays the most? Mother Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you charge your smartphone? You may be making a common mistake that could shorten your battery life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You won't believe the mistake a Texan attorney made this week. He hopped into a Zoom call, but the folks in court couldn't see his face. Instead, they saw something shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have an Apple Watch and an iPhone, I've got some good news. You may have everything you need to tell if you're infected with COVID-19 — well before the official test results roll in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past 20 years, I've gotten a ton of questions. Here's one of the most common queries: "Should I turn off my computer when I'm done? Or should I leave it on all the time?" Here's the secret I swear by. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know what they say about the best-laid plans of mice and men. They often go awry. We're seeing that now with vaccine rollouts. Slow internet connections are throwing wrenches into COVID-fighting plans. 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

Imagine this. You sit down to file your taxes. Then, you get a notification from the IRS saying you can't file another return. Do this to make sure it doesn't happen to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s so annoying to answer a call only to be greeted with a robot pitching you an extended car warranty. Maybe you need a new phone? Not so fast! Check your phone for this helpful feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google, Snap and Facebook have tried to market futuristic sci-fi glasses with marginal success. Now, Apple is finalizing their glasses. You won’t believe the price! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your phone and set aside a couple minutes. This is a super-fast security boost you'll thank me for later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can anyone become an Instagram influencer? That's the question HBO's new documentary posed. Really, it was more of a science experiment. Here's what they found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reddit's stock traders are at it again. This time, they're proving the old adage, "All that glitters is not gold." Sometimes, it's silver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Tim Cook attacked Facebook for exploiting its users. But what about the skeletons in his own closet? Will Apple's CEO back his words with action? Here's what I think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weekend is here. It’s the perfect time to take a few moments and update your iPhone’s operating system. It's a great way to protect your privacy. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past week, the Department of Homeland Security issued a nationwide terrorism alert. They say the threat from domestic anti-government extremists is real. Google provides a huge clue as to how real the threat could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's going on with GameStop? Why are hedge fund managers sweating bullets? It all comes down to Reddit, the self-proclaimed "front page of the internet." 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

Imagine this: You walk out the front door. You see an unsightly box plopped upon your property — and there's no way you can get rid of it. Here's how 5G boxes are taking over one Texan city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A decade ago, you could fix a smartphone in no time. Was your old battery acting up? You could just pop off the back and drop in a new one! Things aren't as simple nowadays. Here's what changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time, Mark Zuckerberg had the world at his feet. How things change! Now, he's got a ton of problems. Or, as President Biden says, big problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s never been clearer: If you ever have a run-in with the law, your smartphone can prove your innocence...or your guilt. Here's how your phone can be used against you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more and more Americans get the COVID vaccine, offices, restaurants and classrooms will slowly re-open. That comes with a risk, of course. Luckily, there’s new online software that calculates the risks of COVID transmission. Check it out in order to stay safe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to internet browsers, you're spoiled for choice. But which one is the best? And what's the new Chrome feature that's stumping hackers? You'll find out in today's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans are growing weary of Big Tech’s prying eyes. Somewhere there’s a record of every search you’ve made. Here's how to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The social media platform taken down by Amazon is showing weak signs of life. It's triggering a big question: Can Parler make a comeback? Here's what I think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media apps booted extremists, who turned to another method of communication. Why are they using small, hand-held radios? And how's the FCC cracking down on the tech? Find out in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the internet 32 years ago. Now, he says Big Tech has too much power. That's why he’s working on a new internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of Americans are still out of work as we close in on the pandemic's one year anniversary. Everyone's looking to cut down on costs. There's a way you can get free internet, if you qualify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your password use numbers and symbols? That's a good start, but it's not enough. If you want a strong password, you've got to take this extra step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nigerian criminals stole $36 billion in 2020 through the "Scattered Canary" scam. The scariest part? All they need is your name to get you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You won't believe this sad tale of lost treasure. Get this: Bitcoin billionaires are losing their fortunes. Why? Forgotten passwords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Usually, CES is packed with groundbreaking tech the entire internet is talking about. This year? It all felt pretty underwhelming. Why? Here's what I think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices