It’s tax time. Get ready for hair-pulling, nail-biting and double-checking numbers so you don’t upset the IRS. Luckily, I’m here with everything you need to know this tax season, from COVID’s impact to the different tax websites you can file through. We’re talking about loans, finding your tax rates, common pitfalls and more with Rachel Cheek, a certified public accountant.
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Taxes and the pandemic: New rules to watch out for
Website growth hacks: Avoid these 7 deadly sins
If you have a website, you’re probably always hungry for more traffic. I know I am! That’s why I sat down with Tim Ash, an expert on digital marketing and evolutionary psychology. There are seven common mistakes you might be making that are tanking your results. After this, you’ll be ready to attract more eyes to your site than ever before.
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Tech Refresh: Taking down the internet, sending secret messages, tech spring cleaning
Kim has the story of a guy who tried (and failed) to take down the internet. Is that even possible? A look at Google’s new ad tracking tech that might be active in your browser right now, and a secret way to send hidden messages from iPhone to iPhone. Find out how the crew cleans their tech inside and out, and see if Ben can fool Mike and Allie in Brand New or Not True.
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Tech Refresh: Windows woes, NFT craze, Clubhouse copycat app
The latest Windows 10 update is a mess. Find out if it’s finally safe to download. Plus, the team dives deep into the NFT craze. Why are people ponying up millions for things they’ll never touch? Plus, there’s a copycat of the social media app Clubhouse floating around. Get the details on how to spot the fake.
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Right to Repair: The fight to fix our own tech
Farmers have always been ready to jump into the dirt and fix their tools. But over the past few decades, tractors and other farm gadgets have complex software that’s hard to decode. The same has happened with our computers, phones, appliances and just about any other tech you can think of. In this episode, Kim dives into the nitty-gritty world of repair politics. Do we really own our tech if we can’t fix it? Are large manufacturers monopolizing the right to repair? Kim talks to Gay Gordon-Byrne, a consumer rights advocate at the heart of this debate, as well as a farmer on the front lines.
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Tech Refresh: $2M tweet, new Alexa commands, iPhone update
The very first tweet is set to sell for $2.5 million. Ben, Allie and Mike dive into the weird world of non-fungible tokens. Plus, an urgent update alert for iPhones and several Android apps you need to delete now. In the tech tip, a smart new trick for your Alexa, and the crew talks all things cookies — on the web and the baked good.
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How to leave behind a digital legacy
When you’re coming to the end of your life, it’s natural to want to leave a legacy behind. Charles, a Kim Komando Show listener, called for advice after his doctor said he had two years to live. Kim walked him through the process of crafting a digital legacy to leave behind for his young son. In this hopeful, uplifting and inspiring podcast, Kim helps you plan for one of life’s inevitable stages — especially when you come to it sooner than you expected.
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Tech Refresh: Alexa privacy, Twitter's new strike system, mobile gaming
Yes, your smart speaker is always listening for the wake word, but there’s another privacy concern you need to know about. Plus, Twitter has a new five-strike policy for people caught sharing misinformation, and you may qualify for $50 off your internet bill each month. Then, the team talks all things mobile gaming.
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Tech Refresh: Space internet, Mac malware, Windows 10 pro tip
SpaceX is poised to bring fast internet to the areas that need it most, and it just got faster. Malware is targeting new Macs, and Ben has a Windows 10 pro tip every PC user should know. Plus, the crew talks about the best ways to sell old tech — or which cupboard to stash it in if you can’t be bothered.
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Digital privacy in 2021: Take a hard look at your apps
If you’ve ever used an app for messaging, dating or even praying, your secrets have gone to X-Mode, which sells location data to military contractors. Which apps are tracking you the most? Kim talks to Sean O’Brien, the principal researcher at ExpressVPN’s Digital Security Lab, about all the creepy details. By the time you’re done, you’ll be looking at your phone in a whole new light.
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Tech Refresh: Clubhouse, dangerous app, robocalls galore
This week, the team dives into the hot new app Clubhouse and the security gotchas you need to know. It’s time to update, whether you have a Windows PC or Mac, and there’s a file-sharing app you should seriously reconsider using if it’s on your phone. Plus, 2020 was a wild year for robocalls. How will 2021 stack up?
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All the secrets your car is collecting - Part 2
In part one, you learned about the many secrets your car collects. Law enforcement leaders are using car data to track down criminals. If you’re ever accused of a crime, your car could be used against you. So, what exactly does your car know about you? Find out in today’s episode, co-starring Chelsey Colbert. She works as Policy Counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum, where she leads the portfolio on mobility and location data. We’re answering your biggest questions. How can a car be a weapon of abuse? And why is it legal to collect biometric secrets, like weight, through your car? Find out in today’s episode.
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Ring Doorbell's boneheaded new trick
The Ring Doorbell is a great product. But now its engineers have managed to come up with the absolute worst idea ever.
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All the secrets your car is collecting - Part 1
Your car is collecting your data. And if you’ve been driving unsafely, cops can steal that data away. Law enforcement leaders are already using your car’s secrets to track down criminals. If you’re ever accused of a crime, your car could be used against you. So, what exactly does your car know about you? And how is this legal? Find out in today’s episode. I’m sitting down with Chelsey Colbert. She works as Policy Counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum, where she leads the portfolio on mobility and location data. You’ll learn all you need to know about the surprising twists and turns of car data.
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Tech neck and broken brains: The physical toll tech takes on us
Take a look at your phone. You probably carry it with you everywhere you go. That takes an enormous toll over time. You can get premature neck wrinkles. You could even get a crippled attention span. Today we’re opening your eyes to the little-known impacts our tech takes on our bodies. You won’t believe some of this stuff!
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Tech Refresh: Missing stimulus checks, delete these apps, bad tech habits
In this episode, the steps you can take if your stimulus money hasn’t arrived, Android apps spamming phones with ads, and a dangerous charger recall. Then, see if Ben can defeat Mike and Allie in Brand New or Not True. And a deep dive into the bad tech habits the team is trying to break in 2021.
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Photos clogging up your phone? How to organize your pictures in a snap
In the age of smartphone cameras, it’s easy to amass a mountain of pictures. But how much do you really need them? And how do you organize thousands of pictures? In this episode, Kim and Mike give you all the secrets to conquer your smartphone’s photo albums. You’ll also learn the surprising ways AI can sort your pictures for you!
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Tech Refresh: Parler banned, CES favorites, browser bug
Allie, Ben and Mike dive into the tech news of the week, including the timeline behind the Parler ban, their favorite tech of CES 2021 and a major bug impacting Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Plus, Brand New or Not True, getting your photos off Facebook and the scam of the week.
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SEO secrets: How to get more web traffic, more leads and more revenue
There are few words that strike fear into the hearts of digital professionals quite like the term SEO. It stands for “search engine optimization,” and it’s the secret that stands between you and website traffic. In this episode, Kim sits down with SEO expert Steve Wiideman. He’s worked with tons of brands — think Applebee’s, IHOP and Skechers. He knows how to launch a brand online, and he’s got the insider secrets to help you transform your website into a traffic magnet.
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Tech Refresh: PayPal scam, COVID conspiracy theory, Alexa tips
Ben, Allie and Mike dive into the new year in tech news, including a COVID conspiracy theory too ridiculous not to share, price hikes coming to cable and internet bills, and a highly-convincing PayPal scam. Plus, tips for your new Amazon Echo and the scam of the week courtesy of the FBI. Find out if Ben can fool Allie and Mike in Brand New or Not True.
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