Kim Komando Tech Tips

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Kim Komando

How to protect yourself from a crime that shot up by 400%

Old-school check fraud shot up 400% last year. Here's how to keep yourself from falling prey to scammers.
3 days ago
Child and youth safety online tips for 2024, 2025...
Kim Komando

How to (kindly) ask people not to post your kids on social media

Any parent concerned about the general topic of child and youth safety online should use these privacy tips from Kim Komando.
11 days ago
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Kim Komando

Use AI as a free travel planner when writing your next itinerary

Anyone daydreaming about a vacation should know they can use a free AI trip planner in order to streamline their itinerary writing. It's easy!
18 days ago
7 things Arizona techies should never share online...
Kim Komando

7 dangerous things to post online

Kim Komando says Arizona technology lovers should be safer when sharing their relationship status and vacation plans online. It can be dangerous!
25 days ago
How to protect your SSN from being used on the Dark Web....
Kim Komando

Here’s how to protect your SSN from the dark web

Your Social Security number is one of the most sensitive pieces of personal information you own. Too bad yours has likely been leaked and sold on the Dark Web.
1 month ago
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Kim Komando

Set up your smart speaker for emergencies

Got a smart speaker in your residence? Follow these technology tips and tricks Kim Komando has planned in case of emergencies.
1 month ago
Kim Komando has tips on avoiding pig-butchering scams....
Kim Komando

The clever tech powering a wave of pig-butchering scams

Pig-butchering scams are getting more sophisticated — and more costly — by the day. Kim Komando has tips to help you avoid them.
2 months ago
Biometric data details in 2024 tech users should know...
Kim Komando

Biometric data: Is it safe to hand it over to any company that asks?

Various technology companies have been using your face data and fingerprint for security for years. But how does this type of biometric data work?
2 months ago
Tech tricks and tips everyone should know moving into 2025...
Kim Komando

10 tech tips and tricks everyone should know

Need some tech tips and tricks? Kim Komando has channeled her frustrations into easy ways to make your tech less annoying, too.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

Make these changes now to protect your kids online

With increasing pressure from Washington, D.C., and outraged parents, social media platforms are finally starting to act.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

The $40K scam that almost got me + 3 more spreading now

Eight billion spam emails go out in the U.S. every day. Kim Komando, who calls herself a digital goddess, shares tips you can use to avoid them.
2 months ago
Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tips...
Kim Komando

Turn yourself into a Google Workspace and Microsoft Office pro

Want to be more productive with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office? Here are a few useful tips and tricks you can use every day.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

5-minute phone privacy audit to stop the snoops

Want to protect your phone from snoops? Take five minutes to run this privacy audit. Then pat yourself on the back for a job well done.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

Election fraud alert: Steps to safeguard your vote

Whenever politics and elections are in the news, fraudsters come crawling out of the woodwork to turn public fears into theft opportunities.
3 months ago
If family videos are on VHS, keeping them can be a pain. Even worse, every year that goes by, those...
Kim Komando

Do this thing with your family videos before it’s too late

I cleaned out a cabinet a few years ago and found a stack of old Super 8 tapes. I’ll never forget the way Mom’s face lit up after I digitized videos of her late brother Harold Jr.’s wedding. Tragically, he died in a car accident a week after his wedding day. Memories like those are […]
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

3 checks you should do once a year

Here are three important tasks Kim Komando does that she said people should add to their to-do list once a year.
4 months ago
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Kim Komando

Here’s a look at the biggest data breaches of 2024 and how you can protect yourself

Here's a look at the biggest data breaches of 2024 and what consumers can do to protect themselves from the fallout.
4 months ago
Kim Komando has an explainer on how to delete apps that might violate your privacy. (Pexels photo)...
Kim Komando

Here’s how to get rid of useless apps from your phone

Some apps have access to a lot of your personal data, and Kim Komando is here to explain how to get rid of ones you don't want anymore.
4 months ago
AI tech tools and tricks from Kim Komando...
Kim Komando

Exciting AI tools and games you can try for free

Some AI tech is kind of freaky, but many of the new AI tools out there are just plain fun. These free tools will help you create.
5 months ago
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Kim Komando

Your bank wants your voice — just say no

You already gave your bank your address, date of birth, Social Security number and your mother’s maiden name. Now, they want your voice.
5 months ago
Kim Komando has all the tips you need to know to make sure your family photos rock. (Pexels photo)...
Kim Komando

Here’s how to make sure your family photos don’t suck

Here are some tips to make sure your family photos always rock, from all members smiling to making sure a good joke is told to get laughs.
5 months ago
Kim Komando has tips for what to do if your data is exposed. (Pexels photo)...
Kim Komando

Here’s what Arizonans need to do after a data breach

It’s easy to ignore news of a data breach, there are so many that it all turns into white noise. But what do you do if your data is exposed?
5 months ago
Scams targeting homeowners are on the rise in Arizona and other states...
Kim Komando

Own a home? Shopping or selling? You’re a scam target

Kim Komando shares a series of tech tips all about scams targeting homeowners in Arizona and beyond. Here's how they work and how to be safe.
5 months ago
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Kim Komando

Your quick action plan against 10 voice scams to watch out for

Anyone can copy a voice with cheap and powerful AI software. I’ve got the inside scoop on tricks these scammers use so you don’t fall for it.
5 months ago