Kim Komando Tech Tips

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Kim Komando

Google’s new tech: How does the Pixel 8 compare to the iPhone 15

Let’s break down everything Google just announced and see how the Pixel 8 stacks up against the new iPhone 15.
7 months ago
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Kim Komando

Make this change if your browser is slowing down to a crawl

Say hello to shorter battery life, slower performance times, cybersecurity risks and system crashes.
7 months ago
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Kim Komando

Reader question: Is it safe to hit the ‘unsubscribe’ button on spam?

In some cases, reacting to spammers might make your email a hot commodity, leading to more unwanted emails or even a spot on a “for sale” list.
7 months ago
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Kim Komando

Shopping under surveillance: How retailers track you & how to be invisible

If you have a pulse and an internet connection, companies want all the details they can get on what you’re willing to buy — and it’s getting harder to tell where they’re getting all that info.
7 months ago
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Kim Komando

Smart tech life hacks Arizona workers should use to save time and stay safe

I got a text from a number I felt I should have known not long ago, but it wasn’t saved in my phone. There’s a smart trick I used to find it.
7 months ago
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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.
7 months 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.
8 months 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.
8 months 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 […]
8 months 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.
8 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 months ago
Windows and Mac tricks every computer user in Phoenix needs to know about...
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.
9 months ago
New plane ticket scam robs people who want to take vacations...
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.
9 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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 months ago