Bonus episode: Full hour of The Kim Komando Show

March 23, 2020

This week’s exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. As if you don’t have enough to worry about, now trolls, scammers and other cybercrooks are trying to capitalize on the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how to avoid being taken. Plus, ISPs around the country are pledging to keep your internet service turned on, even if you can’t pay the bill.

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Need tech help? This app supports 450K products

Sometimes we need a little extra help when it comes to repairing things. While our devices do come with manuals, we usually toss them in the garbage or lose track of them.

Don’t worry. If you need your manual, just tap or click here to find it. But what if you want to speak to someone over the phone? Some of us are just more comfortable talking to a helpful tech support agent than we are muddling through dense documents.

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Use this site to find any coronavirus supplies in stock

In March 2020, finding a simple roll of toilet paper became a herculean task in just a matter of weeks. The staple home good is now a scarcity, and it’s hardly alone in the retail wasteland of post-coronavirus America.

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How to set reminders to wash your hands on your iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad

Hands down, and preferably well-soaped and run under warm water for at least twenty seconds, the best way to stay healthy amid the coronavirus outbreak is to stay sanitary and wash your hands regularly.

It’s similarly important to keep your frequently-handled devices, like your phone, sanitized as well. Tap or click here to learn how to properly disinfect your phone.

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Sick of automated menus and bad customer support? There's a better option!

We’ve all been there — stuck on hold waiting for customer service or technical support. The waits are long, the elevator music is annoying and the person who finally picks up doesn’t seem to have any idea what they’re talking about. It’s a perfect storm of inconvenience.

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If you're relying on Facebook to communicate, do this to protect your account

Ever leave your Facebook logged in on a friend’s computer or in a public place like the Apple store? Perhaps it resulted in someone posting from your account in a pretty harmless way. While you may have gotten away unscathed once, the truth is leaving your Facebook vulnerable leaves you vulnerable.

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Stuck at home? Make sure your vacation property is safe without having to travel

Do you own a second home? It’s pretty common to own a vacation home or rental property. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 7.5 million Americans do.

With coronavirus (COVID-19) fears and travel restrictions ramping up, you might not be able to take that trip you were planning anytime soon. These are strange times and you might be worried about your other property if you can’t travel there.

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Your daily routine has changed - get organized with this scheduling app

Working from home amid the coronavirus outbreak can be stressful. Not only do you have to worry about your health and the health of your family, but you’ve also got to work in a completely different environment.

When you’re not at the office, it can be difficult to focus on your duties — especially if you have young children running around and playing loudly. So how do you stay on task? Using a digital calendar as a planner might help. Tap or click here for Google Calendar tips.

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10 smart speaker pro tips: Find your phone, better sleep and more

Smart speakers like the Google Nest, Google Home and Google Mini are fun devices that can act as amazing hubs for other smart tech you keep around your home. But they have many cool functions beyond that.

Google Assistant speakers can do things you might not be aware of but you’d love to use if you only knew how. And the devices are getting new abilities all the time. Tap or click here to learn about functions coming to Google Assistant that you’ll love.

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Note from Kim: I'm here to help you

Hello from my home,

I can’t stop thinking that I am in the middle of a movie about a sinister virus that causes a global pandemic. But this is no made-for-Hollywood screenplay. It’s real and it’s our lives.

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Set up emergency medical information on your iPhone while you’re thinking about it

With the coronavirus pandemic, we’re certainly living in uncertain times. And if you have an illness or a serious allergy, you need to be prepared for emergency situations. But if an emergency occurs, you may be unable to inform someone of your medication allergies or medical conditions.

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