July 24, 2020
If you think that your iPhone camera is great now, wait till you hear what Apple is planning next. This camera won’t just rival that built into phones like the Galaxy S20 Ultra — it’s even better.
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Businesses have closed for good. Many people are struggling with the idea of months more of working from home. Others are still out of a job. The pandemic shows no signs of slowing down in some cities. Times are stressful, so Kim is taking a look at how technology can help you slow down, relax and release the stress.
July 23, 2020
Owning a bar or restaurant has always been risky. The chances of it failing are very high — even in the best of times. But now it’s the worst of times, and America’s restaurants and bars are being literally wiped out.
July 22, 2020
We’ve known for decades that people are often more aggressive online than in person. But now, research from Michigan State and California State Universities proves what we already suspected: The heaviest users of social media really are trolls.
July 21, 2020
“How long will I be working from home?” This is the question asked every morning by hundreds of millions. The management of Zoom thinks it has the answer — and it’s one you won’t like.
Have you ever had a dream of selling everything for the freedom of the open road? How would you get the internet or entertainment like TV? What about email and staying in touch with family? Regular vacations are off the table this summer, but RVs have never been hotter. This is the story of Jackie and Hal, a couple that sold everything to live in an RV that they fondly call the bus. Learn how they did it, from buying the right RV to making their marriage work 24/7 in a small confined space.
July 20, 2020
Last week’s massive Twitter hack, targeting tech and business leaders, shows just how dangerous a social media platform can be in the wrong hands. And I’m talking about a lot more than the $120,000 the culprits stole.
July 17, 2020
If your school system is conducting online classes this fall, I’ve put together a list of questions you need to ask before school starts again.
More than half of Americans are working from home, and cybersecurity is on our minds more than ever. Most remote workers are confident their systems are secure, but recent numbers show about half are using their personal computers — which aren’t protected the way in-office systems are. Kim talks with Charles Henderson, Global Partner and Head of IBM’s X-Force Red, about common security myths and the truth you need to know.
July 16, 2020
Since COVID-19 took over our lives, you’re probably spending more time on news sites looking for answers — how bad is it, new symptoms, where’s the vaccine. Because so much of the news today is downright depressing, you’re now doom surfing or doom scrolling. Here’s my advice on how to cut this harmful habit.
July 15, 2020
Back in 2017, Apple admitted to intentionally slowing down the performance of certain phones when the battery was older or low on juice. Apple agreed to pay up to $500 million dollars in a settlement. Today, you can get your cut.
July 14, 2020
As hundreds of companies boycott Facebook’s ad platform, here’s yet another outrageous example of why Facebook management is out to lunch.
This week’s exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. Listen on your schedule on the Komando Community. Try it free for 30 days at getkim.com. In this hour, governments around the world have been scrambling to get contact tracing apps on smartphones to track the spread of COVID-19. We’ll tell you why it’s not working. Plus, Amazon is close to a major milestone on the stock market. And dozens of models of routers are vulnerable to being hacked. Find out if yours is on the list.
July 13, 2020
Watch your email. The tax deadline is nearly here, and criminals are going all out to take advantage. You may receive a very legitimate-looking email with the logo of any one of America’s largest tax preparation companies.
July 10, 2020
New cars are roving computers, loaded with hardware, software and the ability to get over-the-air updates. It makes sense that car makers can turn features on and off whenever they want to unless you pay for them. That’s what BMW is rolling out.
In the never-ending noise that is social media, how do you stand out? That’s the question business owners and entrepreneurs are asking. Kim talks to top technology influencer Evan Kirstel about ways to shine in a crowded social world. And learn the biggest mistakes to avoid if you’re trying to build your brand.
July 9, 2020
Amazon stock inched past the $3,000 per share mark, which put the tech giant’s total market capitalization at a staggering $1.5 trillion. Now the question becomes, how big can it get?
When the United States government officially rolls out its virus tracing app, there will be promises of increased safety and a quicker end to the pandemic. But should you install it on your smartphone?
July 8, 2020
Ever wonder how people make money on YouTube? How about making money selling stuff on Amazon and taking a commission off those sales? Sean Cannell combined both and is making $40,000 a month reviewing cameras and accessories. His widely popular ThinkMedia YouTube channel has about 1.2 million subscribers. Learn how he grew his online business and what it takes to do the same yourself.
July 7, 2020
Apple is making a big change that means its Mac computers are about to get much more powerful and whole lot faster.