Security & privacy
You can blur out your home in Google Maps and Apple Maps – Here’s how
Want to keep details about your home private? Here’s how to have it blurred out on Google and Apple Maps.
Security & privacy
Norton renewal email scam: Keep an eye out for this phony invoice
Signs that automatic subscription renewal email is a scam.
Tech tips
Tech tip: Convert your old VHS tapes into digital format
Your VHS tapes could degrade to the point where they’re unusable. Here’s how to convert them to digital.
Tech tips
Safety tip: Check this site to see if any of your medications have been recalled
Expired medication can put you in danger. So can bad batches. Find out if your prescription has gone bad by checking this free website for …
Coronavirus
Places you’re most likely to get COVID – and a way to score free N95 masks
If you’re worried about catching COVID, avoid these places. And pick up one of these free N95 masks.
Security & privacy
This phishing attack lets hackers read and send emails from your account
Microsoft warns of a phishing attack that could be in your inbox. Here’s what to watch for.
How to listen to podcasts more quickly
Want to spend less time listening to podcasts? Listen now to speed up your shows. (I love this tech trick because you don’t lose much fidelity. Plus, you’re saving a ton of time!)
Quiz: How to pick the perfect laptop
Whether you’re looking for the best cheap laptop on the market or you’re ready to shell out for some good gaming laptops, we’ll help you find your perfect match.
Amazon
Reader question – ‘Can you help me pick a dashcam?’
3 great dashcam options to protect yourself if something terrible happens while driving.
Amazon
Stop renting your modem and buy one instead – Here’s why
Renting your modem costs too much. Buy it to save money. Keep these six specs in mind and know you can buy a router and …
Amazon
How to turn your quick video clips into memories to share with family and friends
Want to make your own movies right from your smartphone? It’s easy with these apps.
Amazon
Battery backup: 5 of the best UPS backups for your electronics
There’s not much worse than when the power goes out and you’re in the middle of a project. A UPS gives you a little extra …
Amazon
Phone cases for everyone, from the clumsy person to the minimalist
We have a list of trusted phone case brands that offer protection for every situation. Which one is right for you?
Amazon
Yes, you can extend your home internet to other buildings on your property – Here’s how
Need good internet and streaming service from a rural location? Here’s how.
Check out the free Komando.com App!
Get the latest tech updates and breaking news on the go, straight to your phone, with the Komando.com App, available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store.
Lifestyle
Love Wordle? Pro tips to guess the right word every day
If you love Wordle, use these pro tips to win every time.
Security & privacy
Scammer arrested after grandma spots his tricks – Here’s what tipped her off
Find out how a wise grandma was able to spot a scammer in the act.
Security & privacy
Devious new malware steals your money, then wipes your phone
Nasty malware variant not only steals your money but also wipes your phone. Here’s how to stay protected.
Security & privacy
Update your iPhone, iPad and Mac! New patch fixes nasty Safari issue
Update your iPhone to iOS 15, your Mac to macOS 12.2 and your Apple Watch to watchOS 8.4. It fixes a bug that sites can …
Money
Check your spam folder! That’s how a woman learned she won $3 million
The amazing story of how a woman discovered she’d won a $3 million lottery.
Lifestyle
10 greatest cars that will be sold at this year’s Barrett-Jackson car auction
Want to ride 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, which won the 1957 Havana Grand Prius? You can buy that and other cars at this year’s show.