February 13, 2026

The $10 mistake that made a doorbell camera useless when it mattered most

Millions of us have a doorbell camera and feel totally safe. But when an 84-year-old woman vanished from her home, the camera on her front door had zero usable footage. Here’s the $10-a-month mistake you might be making right now.

February 11, 2026

Spring break scammers are booking faster than you are. Here’s how to outsmart them.

A woman paid $3,556 through Zelle for a family cruise. Five years later, banned for life. The “consultant” used a stolen credit card. Right now is the cheapest window to book spring break flights, but scammers are circling. I’ll show you when to book, how to save and what to never, ever do.

January 17, 2026

Under-$50 comforts that bring the heat: Up to 60% off

From heating pads to mattress protectors, these helpers are seriously discounted.

January 6, 2026

Smart ways to kick off 2026

Fitness, self-care and organization upgrades your year needs.

December 25, 2025

What Christmas is for me: A personal message from Kim Komando

A Christmas message with tears, turkey and thoughts.

December 24, 2025

Put the phones down: A holiday AI game from The Current

This game gave my family a reason to laugh together instead of scrolling alone.

December 23, 2025

Gifts that show up instantly to save Christmas

No shipping, no wrapping, just smart ideas.

December 22, 2025

Final countdown: 10 gifts you can still pull off

Smarter screens, brighter rooms and cozy wins before Christmas

December 18, 2025

Your holiday hosting gift guide: The stuff you’ll use every year

Work smarter, not harder. Save on party helpers, cleanup hacks and cozy upgrades.

December 16, 2025

What to buy older adults (who say they have everything)

From safety tools to daily comforts, I’ve got you covered.

December 2, 2025

Data detox: How to wipe your info in 2026

While you’re busy filling your cart, retailers are filling their databases with your personal data.

They found a match on 23andMe and wanted money

Turns out DNA tests don’t just tell you you’re 3% Viking; they might also come with surprise lawsuits.

November 27, 2025

Memories, megabytes & mashed potatoes

Tech can’t replace Thanksgiving, but the right stuff helps bring back the people and moments that matter.

November 24, 2025

Your tech smart Thanksgiving travel survival guide

You need to know these pro travel tips, especially the one about how to see if your plane is on time.

November 22, 2025

Holiday crowd-pleasers the whole family will love

Before the turkey hits the table, check out these gadgets, games and sweet DIY kits. They’ll make your Thanksgiving way more fun.

November 18, 2025

Tech secrets only the pros know

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. […]

November 6, 2025

AI’s in the driver’s seat, and it’s drunk

I just read a jaw-dropping research paper out of Cornell University that hasn’t hit the headlines anywhere yet. Welcome to our new world. Scammers are using AI photos to create fake car accidents. I’m talking crash photos, damage reports, even fake driver’s licenses all crafted by AI in minutes. Fraudsters are submitting fake claims to […]

November 4, 2025

Stop one-touch theft

Tap-to-pay is slick, fast and super convenient until it isn’t. Scammers have figured out how to use that same technology to steal your money without you even knowing. It’s called “ghost tapping,” and it’s spreading so fast, the BBB issued a major alert about it. 💳 How it works A scammer carries a hidden NFC […]

November 3, 2025

A chatbot slashed their $195K hospital bill to $33K

Here’s a story that stopped me in my tracks. A grieving family was hit with a $195,000 hospital bill for just four hours of their loved one’s care in the ICU. No surgery. No five-day extended stay. Now imagine going through the worst moment of your life and getting a bill like that. Instead of […]

October 24, 2025

For whom the bell tolls unpaid

You’ve probably seen it: a text that says something like, “You have an overdue toll balance. Click here to avoid late fees.” It looks official, urgent and believable enough to make you think maybe it’s legit. That text is part of a very sophisticated scam run by Chinese criminal gangs, and they’ve already made over […]