The Current shows how AI is helping hackers crack passwords in seconds. Kim Komando breaks down the top 20 list, from “skibidi” to “admin,” and explains how your security habits make you a target for AI-powered data breaches.
That photo you deleted last year? Still recoverable. Kim Komando reveals the cloud backup trap and factory reset failures that keep your private data alive, plus the exact deletion process that actually works.
Selling a car without clearing your info is like selling an unlocked phone. Use these steps to erase your personal data, so no one drives away with it.
From “zombie” app fees to streaming add-ons, read this money-saving guide from The Current to find the hidden charges draining your bank account.
Think spyware is only for billionaires? Think again. Kim Komando breaks down the 7 red flags of a phone infection, from battery drain to weird texts. Plus, get the latest on AI scammers deepfaking priests, Samsung’s new guilt-trip features and why couples are letting ChatGPT name their babies.
New year, new workload. Use these 5 AI prompts from Kim Komando to turn chaos into clarity and reclaim hours every week.
If your phone is one bad selfie away from digital combustion, you need this hilarious, smart how-to on cutting the photo clutter.
The next time you’re stuck assembling a toy, staring at a blinking error light or arguing with a strand of Christmas bulbs, don’t Google it. Point your camera and ask.
Snag smart sound, safety tools and one very bright surprise.
This is the money-saving advice you deserved in school but never got. Threaten. Decline. Save money.
Stop syncing your contacts with a rental car. Even one button tap can share way too much.
Stocking stuffers, smart gadgets and warm fuzzies calling your name.
Not all gifts are created equal. Some come with surprise monthly charges.
Huge cuts on smartphones, earbuds, smart home tools and more.
Pack smarter (and way safer) with these limited-time steals
We’ve all been there. Your screen goes black, but you can still hear the audio. You’re trying to move the cursor on your phone, but your thumb’s too big to land in the right spot. Or your Android suddenly turns into a sluggish mess, and you’re ready to throw your $1,000 phone out the window. […]
I don’t want you to be a statistic. Google put out a quiet but urgent warning: Online scams are on the rise, and they’re getting harder to spot. Even savvy folks are getting blindsided. According to FTC data cited in Google’s November 2025 advisory, 57% of adults were targeted by a scam in the past […]
I read every comment you leave at the end of this newsletter, and one theme always stands out: You want to know all the hidden things your tech can do! Lucky for you, uncovering those “I had no idea!” moments is my superpower. 🪟 Secret Windows restart trick Frequent shutdowns can fix most computer issues, […]
I remember my parents saying, “Kim, stop wasting the film.” Oh, yes, this was back when we’d put film in a camera, take up to 36 pictures, then wait for the roll to get developed to see if any of the shots were good. Those days are long gone, fortunately. Now, the average American takes […]
