Kim Komando

“Kim, Lifelock has gotten so expensive. Do I even need it?” — Matt in Texas I’ve been hearing this a lot, Matt. I agree, LifeLock is pricey. My bill was $239.88 a year. Now, I’m paying $62.64 a year, that’s a 74% savings! More about that later. Yes, you really need a service to protect […]

The Fourth of July is coming in hot, and so is some absolutely bonkers traffic. And while fireworks light up the sky, accidents and road rage are lighting up our highways. You need a dashcam An Oklahoma City driver laid on his horn when an SUV started drifting in his lane. Things escalated quickly. The […]

You know that thing you do where you dissect your burger like you’re Gordon Ramsay on espresso? Good news, you can now get that burger for free.  Mystery dining is having a renaissance. You often get free food, tips and travel covered, usually via a prepaid card or voucher. I had a guest on my […]

You’ve got 13 seconds to undo, unplug, swipe or save your digital dignity. That’s your window to salvage your glitchy app, that accidental “Reply All” email or your phone freezing mid-sentence.  Don’t scream, at least not yet.  ☕ 1. Spilled something on your laptop? Flip it upside down. Immediately. Don’t sit there staring at the […]

“Kim, I love my iPhone 16 but hate it’s made in China and apps track everything you do including your bowel movements. Is there a phone made in the USA that doesn’t track you?” — Paul in Tampa, Florida Well, Paul, there’s exactly one, the $1,999 Liberty Phone from Purism. If the name makes you […]

Thinking about a summer getaway? Whether you’re dreaming of golden beaches or a family battle royale at Disney, it’s officially “stop refreshing and actually book your flight” season. Let’s break it down. 🗺️ For international trips If you’ve got your sights set on Europe, Asia or anywhere outside the U.S., the sweet spot is two […]

You’ve heard me say it a hundred times: Clear your cookies, block third-party trackers, use private browsing. But here’s something new, something creepier.  Now, even after nuking cookies from orbit and going full incognito ninja, websites still know who you are. How? Something called browser fingerprinting.  And unlike actual crime-fighting fingerprints, this one just helps […]

That’s my dad in the photo. I used a tool called Remini (more about it below) to sharpen and enhance the image. Pretty amazing, right? The original is on the left, and the clearer, AI-upgraded version is on the right. I bet you probably have boxes (or albums or old hard drives) full of family […]

Your computer is behaving just fine, right? Opening apps, playing videos, checking email. Life’s good. But one day, without a single pop-up or beep, it’ll just … stop getting security updates. No ceremony. No goodbye. Just silence. From that moment on, it’s basically a digital sitting duck for hackers. Whether you’re using a Windows PC […]

Here’s something you probably don’t know. Your banking app is packed with credit card tools that can help you fight fraud, track every dollar and even shop safer online. Yep, your boring old banking app is secretly a money-smart ninja. You just haven’t poked around enough. Let’s activate some life-upgrade-level settings right now.   Figure out […]

If you think food prices are high now, just wait. Grocery stores across the country are installing electronic shelf labels (ESLs), ditching those humble paper price tags for sleek little digital screens.  Sounds like a snazzy tech upgrade, right? Just wait until your eggs get a price hike while you’re still pushing your cart toward […]

I got a great question from Danielle in Austin: “Kim, every time I search for a flight and go back later, the price has gone up. Are airlines tracking me? If I clear my browser history or use incognito mode, will I get a cheaper deal?” You’ve probably wondered the same thing. And there’s no […]

Every day, it feels like there’s another company saying, “Oops, we lost your info.” Feel helpless? Don’t. I’ve got some smart steps that help lock things down and keep creeps from using your info against you. Let’s jump in. 🔒 Change your username and passwords If hackers get one of your passwords, they’ll try it […]

Lately, I’ve had way too many calls on my shows from people who have lost thousands (sometimes hundreds of thousands) to scams. These are so cleverly evil, it’s like Ocean’s Eleven but starring a dude with three Instagram followers and a ChatGPT subscription.  You see, we’re way past scam emails from sketchy Nigerian princes. Today’s […]

I hear from some of you who say, “Kim, I don’t care about AI, it’s not my thing.” I get it. But AI does matter. You’re using it even when you think you’re not. Ever yell, “Speak to a real person”?  AI is not just here, it’s taking names and unpaid lunch breaks. As much […]

Mark in Washington, D.C., wrote in with a question that absolutely pulled at my heartstrings: “Kim, I love your newsletter and shows on WTOP 103.5 FM. My dad passed away recently, but I have all his voicemails on my phone. Is there any way to recreate his voice so my two young kids can hear […]

This week, I saved $300 on a monitor. How? I bought a used one in very good condition instead of a new one. If you shop on Amazon, there’s a secret section you need to know about: Amazon Resale (formerly Amazon Warehouse). Think of it as Amazon’s clearance rack, but better. It’s where returned, overstocked […]

I’ll never forget helping Robert from Virginia find $24,578 sitting in a bank account he didn’t know existed. He heard me talk about how to find hidden money on my national radio show. Every year, I shout about this from the rooftops (and my national radio show). Lost money isn’t a myth. It’s trillions just […]

Tech doesn’t always play nice. Your laptop heats up, your Wi-Fi fizzles, and sometimes you’re just standing there, squinting at your screen, wondering where the mouse pointer disappeared to. Don’t panic. Just try these fast fixes. Each takes under a minute and requires zero tech degree … although if you pull these off in front […]