3 tech favorites Kim relies on that you should, too
As America’s tech pro and a small business owner for over 20 years, Kim has partnered with a few hardware and software vendors and companies.
These companies may sponsor The Kim Komando Show and Komando.com, but she honestly trusts their time-saving tools, security features and money-saving innovations. Kim only partners with companies she is proud to bring to you and uses herself, and she arranges special deals to make these products even more affordable.
If you’re in the market for a new computer with all the power you need, a printer that helps reduce ink costs or the ultimate cloud storage solution, read on.
Workstations and servers that stand the test of time
This is a photo of the servers here at Komando headquarters.
We’ve used Dell computers and tech to run the Komando website for more than 15 years. Dell is Kim’s go-to for work-from-home tech, too.
If you own your own business, you may be wondering if you need a server. Well, the answer is likely yes if your team is growing, you want to work remotely and you need to store data securely. Tap or click here for our tips on selecting a server.
What if you’re just looking for a desktop or laptop computer? We use Dell Optiplex and Precision workstations at Komando HQ, and these workhorses get any job done.
We went with Dell because it prides itself on providing customers with security, manageability and reliability. Moreover, it produces the latest technology that is most relevant to its users.
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We can now access the internet from anywhere thanks to smartphones, tablets and laptops. While convenient, this has only helped to spread crooked activity. With nearly 2 million apps in Apple’s App Store, some are inevitably fraudulent. Tap or click to see how bad apps have scammed iPhone users out of nearly $50 million.
Change this hidden setting before you lose everything on your iPhone
It’s amazing how much you can accomplish with a smartphone these days. These handheld computers can be used to search the internet, complete financial transactions through banking apps, take spectacular photos with near-professional quality cameras that are built-in and so much more. Tap or click here for a list of apps that will help you get even more out of your device.
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Data breaches and leaks seem to be happening more often these days. In most breaches, you need to worry about sensitive information getting stolen and sold on the Dark Web to people who will use it for identity theft.