March 17, 2020
Our reliance on the internet is stronger than ever as news of the coronavirus pandemic spreads. Internet service providers have stepped up to make sure no one loses their service during these trying times.
March 16, 2020
Skip the lines at the bank and do your financial transactions from the comfort of your own home? No brainer, right? Well, not so fast. There’s no security guard standing watch over your online transactions, so you need to look out for yourself. Here’s how.
There’s a lot that’s not known about the spread of the coronavirus right now, including how long the virus remains dangerous on household surfaces. That’s why you should think twice about keeping those rental reservations.
March 13, 2020
News is changing by the minute, and there’s a lot of fear in the world right now. I’ve made the choice to send my staff home to work, for one very important reason. Whether or not you’re in an office, there’s a step you should take to protect yourself as the coronavirus spreads.
March 12, 2020
Stephen Austin isn’t your typical TikTok star. To start, he’s 81 years old. But that’s a big part of what has made “Old Man Steve” such an endearing figure on the video platform. He and Kim chat about how he became the internet’s grandpa. Plus, Kim interviews a gamer who makes $12,000 a month streaming through Twitch. All that and more on this episode of Komando On Demand.
Cybersecurity 101: Don’t click links from an email sender you don’t trust. Stop downloading attachments that seem fishy. Double check website URLs before you enter info. Here’s a new one to add to the list: Think twice before you act on a phone call. Voice cloning is easier than you think to pull off, and it could cost you.
March 11, 2020
Wash, rinse, repeat. You can clean your hands to keep germs at bay, but what happens when you touch your electronics? You’re dirty all over again. I’ll tell you what to do for every keyboard and screen you use each day.
March 10, 2020
The internet is awash in so-called cures for coronavirus. Not so fast. There is no cure. I’ve got the scoop on what you really can trust online — and the proven ways to stay healthy as the virus spreads.
March 9, 2020
Do you ever wonder who’s behind the games you grew up loving … or hating? In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim interviews Howard Scott Warshaw, an American psychotherapist and former Atari game designer. Howard designed and programmed the Atari 2600 games Yars’ Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — considered one of the worst games ever made.
Across the country, businesses are sending employees home to work and kids are staying home from school. Are you ready? Step one, don’t panic. Step two, listen to this podcast to know exactly what you need to do to prepare your home’s network.
March 6, 2020
Businesses across the world are closing up shop and sending employees home to get their jobs done. If you own or work for a small or medium-sized company, are you prepared for that scenario? I’ve got a few essentials you can use to make the transition easier.
March 5, 2020
Kim chats with fellow radio host Joe Pags about a $400K Shark Tank scam that just about anyone could fall for, the alarming rate at which smart speaks accidentally listen in on our conversations and the gross reality of ride share cars. (You’ll think twice before you book your next Uber.) Kim has a few simple tools to help you fight unwanted spam calls, no downloads required.
The Dark Web is a scary place to be. There are some frightening things hiding in recesses of the internet, including hitmen ready to beat or kill someone for enough money. But these murder-for-hire sites aren’t quite what they seem.
March 4, 2020
How much time do you spend scrolling through Facebook? Now, imagine life without it. Does it seem miserable, missing out on what your friends and family members are up to? Or does the very idea give you a sense of relief? Here’s what happened when a group of people gave up Facebook for a month.
March 3, 2020
You can’t turn on the TV, listen to the radio or get online without seeing coronavirus news. But what can you believe about COVID-19, and what are just rumors and false information? I have a free source you can trust for the most accurate, up to date info on the spreading virus.
March 2, 2020
You’re being tracked through your tech in ways that will shock you. Kim speaks with top national digital expert and lawyer Steven Teppler about what’s going on and what you can do about it.
It seems like spam and robocalls never stop on landline and mobile phones. There are a few simple ways you can quiet the noise — no downloads, apps or payment required.
February 28, 2020
In uncertain times, we search for answers we can trust. Unfortunately, Facebook isn’t the place to look if you want to protect yourself from the spreading coronavirus. Here’s my advice on how to educate yourself about what lies ahead.
February 27, 2020
Ever wonder how online ads work and what determines what you see — and what you click? Kim talks to Google’s Head of Ads Research and Insights, Justin De Graaf, about what drives consumer behavior. Plus, 17-year-old Aidan Jackson shares how technology — and a friend 5,000 miles away — saved his life during a health scare. Meet the CEO of the DeLorean Motor Company, Stephen Wynne. He’s attempting to make the brand he grew up loving a modern success.
There’s always a new dumb challenge making its way across the internet. Choking down dry cinnamon? Check. Eating Tide Pods? Yep. You’ll never believe the one making the rounds right now on TikTok. It’s seriously dangerous.