TSA PreCheck comes to LinkedIn, Amazon's bizarre $1 return fee & how to run a free background check on yourself

April 19, 2023

Plus, I talk with self-made billionaire John A. Catsimatidis on his determination and journey to success. Also, curious about the dark side of Roblox? I tell you why scammers are after your kid’s chore money! And wait till you hear why the FBI is warning against charging in public with low battery. If you’re a hiker, Google Maps has new tools just for you. Oh, and should you let robots mow your lawn? I’ll give you all the compelling reasons why it’s time.

Tags: battery, Google, Roblox, success

Facebook may owe you money — here's how to claim it

Last year, Facebook settled a $650 million lawsuit with Illinois residents for storing and collecting their biometric data without consent. Here’s how much money people received.

The social media juggernaut just agreed to another settlement. This one’s for $725 million following numerous lawsuits claiming the platform violated users’ privacy. Here’s what you need to know and how to get paid.

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Thieves going through headlights to steal cars

Hackers have a new method to break into your car: Through the headlights and a chip from a cheap JBL smart speaker.

Trying to stick to a new diet? This site helps you plan meals

On a diet? We feel you. The struggle is real, so we’re always interested in covering the best ways to lose weight online. Tap or click for health tests you can take online.

Many of us know we need to drop a few pounds, and some have refined these goals into complex numbers, caloric deficits, and ideal proportions of daily macronutrient intake. Good news. We’ve found a great way to keep track of your meals.

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All the ways to turn on your Android's flashlight

Who knew there were so many ways you could activate the flashlight on your Android phone? You’re going to love these Android shortcuts. Several can even be used for other useful commands.

Read on for all the ways to turn on your device’s flashlight and more.

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Have you checked around the house? You could be sitting on a fortune

Want to make some extra money or even start a new career? Kim recently interviewed a woman who created a successful Etsy shop out of her home. Here’s how to start your own reselling business.

They say you can’t go back, but that’s not stopping people from spending tons of money on relics from their past. eBay helped to kickstart the online auction craze, but it’s not alone when it comes to big-ticket items. Sites like Heritage Auctions and RR Auction are giving eBay a run for its money.

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The rise and fall of the iconic DeLorean

The DeLorean is widely recognized as an iconic symbol of the ’80s. Its futuristic design, gull-wing doors, and prominent appearance in “Back to the Future” made it a household name. Despite its initial success, the DeLorean car company quickly went out of business. So, what led to the company’s ultimate demise, and what lessons can we learn from the story of this failed manufacturer?

Fed up with Excel? This site creates formulas for you

Few things frustrate us more than the inability to crack an Excel task independently. We love formulas and conditional cells, but the best way to utilize these features isn’t always easy. Tap or click for tricks to get the most out of Microsoft Word and Excel.

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Marty Cooper, the inventor of the cellphone, recalls the first historic call

Imagine a world sans cellphones. It’s tough to grasp, right? It’s the 50th year of the cellphone, and we’re honored to have its inventor, Marty Cooper, on The Kim Komando Show. Marty Cooper is a trailblazer whose game-changing invention has transformed our world. He shares insights on the cellphone’s journey and discusses its future prospects.

Hidden Bitcoin filing hiding in your Mac

It turns out there’s a hidden Bitcoin Whitepaper from 2008 on your computer. Conspiracy theorists say Steve Jobs is the anonymous Bitcoin creator. More likely, it was just an Apple engineer who’s into crypto.

Want to see it for yourself?

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Why scientists want to microwave the moon

The moon isn’t a hospitable place for humans because it lacks air and protection from space. Plus, the dust on the moon is so thin that it can damage the equipment we send there. Now, scientists are working on solving this problem using microwave technology. This approach could help us with future missions. But how will it work?