Kim Komando

⏰ It’s the final countdown! Prime Day ends at midnight. If you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger, you’ve still got time to score big bargains. I’ve saved some of the best for last. Let’s get into it. ✈️ Travel smart (and safely) 📺 Tech you’ll use every day 😋 Tasty meals start here 🛀 […]

I’ll skip the wizards and superheroes. Give me a movie that looked into the future and actually saw something real coming before we even had Wi-Fi. These are the ones that got it right, eerily right. Some were made 10, 20, even more than 50 years ago, and they still hold up. If you haven’t […]

I dug through the Prime Day treasure chest to find the best gadgets, home helpers and little luxuries, all under $50. And yep, some are even under $10. Let’s jump in.  Fab finds under $50 Smart picks for $25 (or less)  Steals under $10  Prime perk alert: Amazon is giving Prime members a $15 credit just for uploading […]

Your phone keeps all your secrets. Where you’ve been. What you’ve typed. Even which sketchy Wi-Fi you used in 2017. It’s got the memory of an elephant and the self-restraint of a toddler with a drum set.  Let’s just call your phone “Sir Veillance.” Here’s a quick breakdown of the creepy stuff your phone is […]

Since you loved my Amazon Prime Day picks yesterday, let’s keep it going. I’ve rounded up 30 more steals I know you’ll love. But hurry, these discounts end after Friday. So many things on these lists make great gifts, too.  🏠 Your home (but smarter) 🔐 Peace of mind, delivered 🍽️ Countertop MVPs 📱 Tech […]

Look at the image. That’s not the real Omaha Steaks. It’s from a fake site designed to steal your money. It’s happening all over the internet right now. You see a great deal on name-brand stuff, a new smartwatch, fancy cookware, maybe some designer jeans, and you click.  Everything looks real. The logos, the layout, […]

It’s Amazon Prime Day, so the super sale is on. I did the hard work for you. Not everything you see pitched on Amazon is a deal, but these are the best ones you definitely need to check out. First things first: You need a Prime membership to get these discounts. Not a member? Click […]

Confession time: I Zillow people. All the time. Someone casually mentions they just bought a house in Aspen? I’m on it. I’m already hunched over my keyboard like a Nancy Drew reboot.   New neighbor moves in with a Mercedes-Benz and suspiciously good patio furniture? You better believe I’m typing that address into Zillow before their […]

That meeting that could have been an email? You’re on it, eyes glossing over rambling updates, Todd’s screen share failing for the fourth time (use a mouse, Todd) or what appears to be a seance: “If you can hear me now, make a sign.” AI can be your saving grace. I’m talking about short, sweet […]

That’s my childhood home above at 111 Washington Avenue, South Amboy, NJ. I was about 10 when I knocked out my front tooth on the swing set. There was also the day when I made the very bad decision to throw a snowball at a passing police car while the officer had his windows open. […]

Every time my energy bill arrives, I swear it looks more like a ransom note: “$412 or the AC gets it.” But guess what? Some good (actually smart) tech can help liberate you from this hostage situation, with real savings. Here’s your Kim-approved guide to the best smart home tech that pays for itself. And […]

July 4th is all about independence, fireworks and maybe reinventing how many hot dogs a stomach can physically hold.  But financial freedom? Nothing says “I’m a prisoner of the bad side of capitalism” like paying for three streaming services just to rewatch The Office on a loop. Here’s how to break free from the subscriptions […]

You finally made it to your gate, overpriced coffee in hand, sprinting like your vacation depends on it, only to be greeted by those two soul-crushing words: Flight Delayed. Maybe it starts with 30 minutes … then an hour … then four.  No apology, no update, just your suitcase sunbathing alone on the tarmac like […]

I don’t mean to be a downer, but I need to warn you that tens of thousands of Americans, folks just like you, are getting duped into buying worthless Chinese stocks.  The Wall Street Journal (paywall link) found even seasoned investors are falling for this scam, losing big bucks in the blink of an eye.  […]

Today’s a short but super important security tip. If you’re still getting login codes via text on your phone, stop. That’s so 2010 and one of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to online security. Sure, it’s convenient. You type in your password, get a six-digit code via SMS, enter it, and you’re […]

Robotaxis are silently (and sometimes awkwardly) roaming around Phoenix, San Francisco, Austin and wherever else humans dare let cars do improv in traffic. Waymo, Tesla and soon Amazon want you to ghost your Uber driver and jump headfirst into a future with no one behind the wheel. Tempting? Sure. But should you? Well…  🧠 Waymo: […]

“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 […]