Protecting yourself and your family against child porn charges

Open/download audioWhen you think about someone using your wireless network, you might think lagging video or slow performance. But what about criminals using your network in ways you don’t even want to imagine? It’s possible, and I’m sharing a trick to prevent it.

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Top 10 things people ask Kim

Technology evolves so fast these days it’s difficult to keep up. How do you stay on top of it all? One way is to take advantage of the years of experience and knowledge from America’s digital goddess.

Kim receives tons of questions through her nationally syndicated radio show, the all-new ad-free Komando Community, emails and even when she runs into fans in public. Haven’t signed up for the Komando Community yet? Tap or click here to check it out.

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Malware alert: Frightening sextortion scam is back and spreading faster than ever

Sextortion scams are nothing new, but these harassment and fraud campaigns are only getting more complex and dangerous. These email threat campaigns are getting more sophisticated by the day — and now, a new type of sextortion malware is capable of recruiting computers into into its army of automated spam bots. If you ever receive a threatening email in your inbox like this, here’s why you should avoid opening it at all costs.

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5 useful new iPadOS features you have to try

There’s more than meets the eye with iPadOS, Apple’s exclusive new operating system for its family of tablets. And with a brand new operating system comes a host of exclusive features you can’t get anywhere else. Here are the top 5 new features on iPadOS that can help you get the most out of your tablet and its high-tech hardware.

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Boo! The best Halloween movies on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and more

What are some of the best horror flicks you can check out on your favorite streaming services this Halloween? We’ve got a spook-tastic selection for you to settle in with!

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Report a scammer or impostor on Facebook and you could get locked out

On any other social media platform, if you report someone is posing as you, the company goes after the miscreant. But not on Facebook, where you’re treated like a criminal. That’s right. If you report to Facebook that someone is impersonating you, you’re the one who is locked out of your account. Now you know why #FacebookLockout is trending.

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These 15 malicious apps hide on your phone, filling it with pop-up ads

Malicious apps downloaded from the Google Play Store may be hiding in your Android phone and you have to find them and delete them. But it’s not easy finding the 15 apps in question because they burrow themselves deeply into your phone and hide. Soon your phone is filled with annoying pop-up ads and your left trying to find the app that is causing the problem.

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Streaming music comparison: Spotify vs. Apple vs. Pandora vs. Amazon

The way we listen to music has changed drastically over the years. Vinyl records, 8-track tapes, cassette tapes and CDs are some of the platforms that have come and gone. Speaking of vinyl, you might want to check out your collection as these records are worth big money.

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Find and eliminate duplicate files on your PC

Cut down on your PC’s clutter with a simple program to find and remove duplicate files.

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Tech tip: How to update your apps in iOS 13

Since the initial release of iOS 13, third-party developers have been scrambling to push out thousands of apps that are compatible with the new features. If you’ve recently installed the latest iOS 13 update to your phone or tablet, you may have noticed a change in where and how you can update these apps.

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9 amazing online contests where you can win big money (and a tip for entering safely)

If you’ve wanted to enter a contest online but have been too afraid to give it a shot, here’s our guide on the best contests to enter from around the web. Plus, we’ve got a tip from a contest expert who called into The Kim Komando Show with the best ways to enter a sweepstakes for yourself.

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