Kim Komando Tech Tips

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Kim Komando

Here are 20 Google search tricks, hidden utilities, games and freebies

Remember when talking to yourself got you weird looks? Using your voice can make a task like writing up a letter or outline a lot easier.
4 days ago
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Kim Komando

Plug in your address to see if you’re overpaying for the internet

If you think you're overpaying for the internet in your home, apartment, office or business, try this trick before you start packing.
11 days ago
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Kim Komando

3 lifesaving tech essentials for every school child – Parents, read this now

Back-to-school time meant loading up on school supplies and taking your kiddo to get new shoes...and now, there's more.
18 days ago
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Kim Komando

Your phone tracks everywhere you’ve been – See (and delete) it

Google knows more about you than your best friends. That includes (if you have the right settings enabled) where you go and even the pictures you take at that location. You have to check out this map. It’s stunning to see your history laid out in one spot. Apple users, you’re not immune. Your iPhone […]
25 days ago
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Kim Komando

Google security check: 60 seconds to kick out snoops and hackers

There are plenty of reasons to check your Google account’s security. It only takes a minute and will reveal who has access to your account.
1 month ago
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Kim Komando

It’s summer! Here’s how to protect your tech from the heat

Turns out, there's more you can do to protect your phone from the heat. Read more to learn ways to combat a phone slowdown.
1 month ago
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Kim Komando

Quick tech tricks: Save printer ink, avoid malware, speed browsing and more

You need a timer and you need it fast. Do a Google search for “timer” or "stopwatch" to use a free tool that gets the job done.
1 month ago
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Kim Komando

Genius tech life hacks no one tells you — until now

After years of being kept out of the loop, it's time to get caught up on these tech tips from Kim Komando.
1 month ago
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Kim Komando

Huge time-saver: Go straight to the recipe and skip the long story

All the rings, dings and notifications built into our tech make it hard to focus, so here are tips to silencing your notifications.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

What happens to your personal info after a data breach?

Ever wonder what happens to your phone after a data breach? Wonder no more. Kim Komando explains in this week's story.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

Photography tips you need at the best places to take photos in Arizona

The Copper State is full of Instagram-worthy spots. Visiting the best places to take photos in Arizona? Use these tips to take great pics.
2 months ago
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Don’t let what happened to Mary happen to you: Essential travel safety tips

Before you board the plane or hop in the car, read these tips to stay safe on your next vacation.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

Windows and Mac tricks all Valley office workers should be using

Sick of wasting time on manual tasks? Use these nifty Windows and Mac tricks to save time at the computer and boost productivity.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

Escaping the Arizona heat? Beware of scammers when trying to book flights

Scammers love to target you when you're going on vacation. This nasty plane ticket scam can steal hundreds of bucks from your bank account.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

Amazon makes it so tricky to cancel that the FTC sued – here’s how

If trying to cancel your Amazon Prime membership feels like taking the SATs, it's not just you. The company set it up like that on purpose.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

I’m a tech expert and these are the 3 things I’m asked all the time

Keep going on your tech know-how journey with my answers to three common questions.
2 months ago
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Kim Komando

Teddy Bears with AI: Cool, creepy or a true security risk?

Tired parents could soon rely on a teddy bear with AI features to read a bedtime story to their child. Here's how AI toys for kids work.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

Ready for a digital detox? Follow these steps to stay off your phone this summer

We use our phones all the time. It can be hard to take a digital detox — unless you use this detailed guide for iPhone and Android users.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

7 things you didn’t know your computer mouse can do

It’s hard to imagine a desktop computer without a mouse. Like keyboards, these little peripherals have shortcuts.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

How security pros use TikTok without handing over personal data to China

If you still want to use TikTok, here are ways that you can without handing over all your information to communist China.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

Wait, what? 5 amazing things you don’t know your phone can do

Phones were once primarily used for calls and texting, but nowadays they can be used for various reasons. Read more to learn what yours can do.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

Read this before signing up for Amazon Clinic

Looking for a cheaper way to get health care? An affordable option is Amazon Clinic, but can you trust it with your health information? Read more to find out.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

I’m a tech expert: 5 answers to solve your tech dilemmas

Keep reading if you’re sick of long-winded recipe blogs, your printer is acting up, or you’re upgrading to a new phone any time soon.
3 months ago
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Kim Komando

AI jobs with mind-blowing paychecks of up to $375K a year

When we’re talking AI and jobs, it’s easy to be nervous that the tech will make yours obsolete. Scan this list to learn more.
3 months ago